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Crumpler The Dreadful Embarrassment Laptop Messenger Bag

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Crumpler The Dreadful Embarrassment Laptop Messenger Bag

The Crumpler Dreadful Embarrassment Laptop Messenger Bag won't tell you when you have spinach in your teeth, but it will hold your laptop. So you'll just have to deal with the foliage in your chompers and let this sleek computer sling bag take care of the rest. The Dreadful Embarrassment Messenger Bag features a six-pocket internal organizer, totes pretty much any 15-inch laptop (also compact 17-inchers like the MacBook Pro), and has three front internal pockets for your computer accessories. The padded strap feels cushy on your shoulder—finally you can carry your computer without looking like the missing link.

Bottom Line: You might have t.p. on your shoe, but your computer is safe and sound in the Crumpler Crumpler Dreadful Embarrassment Messenger Bag.

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A good bag,..could be better for the price

By: heinrichfa2151477 (1)
May 2, 2008

Don't get me wrong. I really like the bag and am convinced this is one of the best bags I could have purchased for my 15.4" lenovo. It fits very snuggly in the compartment and there's LOTS of extra space to carry other goodies, e.g. paperwork, newspapers, mp3 player, the whole-nine. You can tell by inspecting the bag that it is very well made with quality materials and won't fall apart anytime soon. Anyway, my qualms with the bag are in two specific areas. I don't feel like there is enough padding on the rear side of the bag that's hitting your leg all the time as you walk. The other qualm, I wish, wish, wish there was a quick grab handle on the top. I underestimated the convenience of having one when I bought the bag. All-in-All a great bag. Crumpler lives up to the reputation.

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Disappointed :\

By: Anonymous (1)
February 11, 2008

I loved this bag; it fits my macbook perfectly as well as my giant law books. However, it's horrible to carry around fully loaded because of its design. My back and shoulder pain has become so ridiculous that I've finally ordered a shoulder backpack and am returning the dreadful embarrassment. So, if you want a funky bag in a great color and don't plan on loading it with anything heavier than a laptop and maybe one book, get this bag. However, if you plan on maximizing its full capacity, stick to a regular backpack and save yourself the pain!

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Way better than a generic bag.

By: Anonymous (1)
November 15, 2007

Crumplers are great because they expand. I can fit my HP DV 9500 into the sleeve snugly. It's not a fight, but there's no extra room. It's a 17" but it's pretty thin, so if you are carrying a desktop replacement book from a few years ago, this bag probably won't work. My only real complaint is that the pen holders aren't deep, and they are right in the middle of the bag. so I have broken a couple pens this way. Better to stick them somewhere else. Otherwise, I love this bag, and it's making the guys at work jealous, but hey, I bought it MYSELF. No crappy Targus for me, pal. Heck no.

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Tech Specs:

Material:	900D Nylon shell with 420D ripstop nylon lining
Volume:	976cu in (16L)
Bag Dimensions:	17 x 12 x 7in (45 x 30 x 17cm)
Laptop Pocket Dimensions:	15.4 x 10.2 x 1.6in (39 x 26 x 4cm)
Shoulder Strap:	Yes, adjustable
Access Types:	Top
External Pockets:	1 Zip
Recommended Use:	Commuting, traveling, school
Warranty:	Lifetime

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