Comments on: Review: Red Oxx Metro briefcase / daily bag http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/06/26/review-red-oxx-metro-briefcase-daily-bag/ Gadgets, gear, and greatness for people on the go Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:48:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Russ http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/06/26/review-red-oxx-metro-briefcase-daily-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-6251 Russ Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:18:26 +0000 http://lifeapps.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-6251 Kevin thanks for the reply. It's a 15.4" Dell. I know people like Timbuk2, I just don't like the style. I'll look forward to the new review! Kevin thanks for the reply. It’s a 15.4″ Dell.

I know people like Timbuk2, I just don’t like the style. I’ll look forward to the new review!

]]> By: Kevin http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/06/26/review-red-oxx-metro-briefcase-daily-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-6250 Kevin Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:13:27 +0000 http://lifeapps.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-6250 Russ, Thanks for your comments; I appreciate it. I no longer use the Metro as my daily bag. I switched to a Timbuk2 small classic messenger within the last year: http://bit.ly/lwy1YR What size laptop are you using? I'm working on a review right now for a bag that may be to your liking. Russ,

Thanks for your comments; I appreciate it. I no longer use the Metro as my daily bag. I switched to a Timbuk2 small classic messenger within the last year: http://bit.ly/lwy1YR

What size laptop are you using? I’m working on a review right now for a bag that may be to your liking.

]]> By: Russ http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/06/26/review-red-oxx-metro-briefcase-daily-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-6249 Russ Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:06:25 +0000 http://lifeapps.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-6249 Kevin: Love your website. I'm here all the time. My question: I've been lusting after this bag for a while, but wonder if it's what I need. I do travel for work about 6-8 times a year and think that a checkpoint-friendly bag would be nice. However, taking a computer out does not truly take that long and there are trade-offs in extra complexity, weight, etc., and you're still unzipping, flipping, or unfolding. What do you think of this? Is the Metro still your go-to bag? Thanks! Kevin:

Love your website. I’m here all the time. My question: I’ve been lusting after this bag for a while, but wonder if it’s what I need. I do travel for work about 6-8 times a year and think that a checkpoint-friendly bag would be nice. However, taking a computer out does not truly take that long and there are trade-offs in extra complexity, weight, etc., and you’re still unzipping, flipping, or unfolding. What do you think of this? Is the Metro still your go-to bag? Thanks!

]]> By: Rick Monroe http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/06/26/review-red-oxx-metro-briefcase-daily-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-4926 Rick Monroe Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:23:25 +0000 http://lifeapps.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-4926 I've used the metro for about three years. Mine is black and I removed the logos, so it blends in with the Tumi type bags others carry. The foam pads provide cushioning and are stiff enough to keep the bag upright. Nice. There are two snap pockets, a little funky looking in my opinion, that are good for phones and small notebooks (but only if there are no pickpockets around). Behind those snap pockets are slots that are perfect for tickets and boarding passes. And there are two full-length zippered "flat" pockets that are actually useful for non-flat things like chargers and cables. The long carrying handles are nice, too, because they let you secure a jacket, folded lengthwise, to the bag. I've got a couple of complaints, though. Visibility inside the bag is pretty bad. First of all, once you've got your notebook pc on one side and some papers on the other, the pockets are pretty close together. And they are all black nylon anyway. Also, the bag is not great at keeping files and papers neat. If you want to avoid bent edges, etc, you need to pack your papers in something stiff. I’ve used the metro for about three years. Mine is black and I removed the logos, so it blends in with the Tumi type bags others carry. The foam pads provide cushioning and are stiff enough to keep the bag upright. Nice. There are two snap pockets, a little funky looking in my opinion, that are good for phones and small notebooks (but only if there are no pickpockets around). Behind those snap pockets are slots that are perfect for tickets and boarding passes. And there are two full-length zippered “flat” pockets that are actually useful for non-flat things like chargers and cables. The long carrying handles are nice, too, because they let you secure a jacket, folded lengthwise, to the bag.

I’ve got a couple of complaints, though. Visibility inside the bag is pretty bad. First of all, once you’ve got your notebook pc on one side and some papers on the other, the pockets are pretty close together. And they are all black nylon anyway. Also, the bag is not great at keeping files and papers neat. If you want to avoid bent edges, etc, you need to pack your papers in something stiff.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/06/26/review-red-oxx-metro-briefcase-daily-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-913 Kevin Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:45:16 +0000 http://lifeapps.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-913 Anders - Thanks for stopping by and for a great comment. If I get another Red Oxx bag, it'll likely be a Sky Train... ...your comment about the shoulder strap is accurate. I've used it while wearing synthetic wind shirts and vests, and it grips like mad! Kevin Anders -

Thanks for stopping by and for a great comment. If I get another Red Oxx bag, it’ll likely be a Sky Train…

…your comment about the shoulder strap is accurate. I’ve used it while wearing synthetic wind shirts and vests, and it grips like mad!

Kevin

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