Author archive: Traci Dauphin
6:14 am, February 19th, 2010
The Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer bag is designed specifically to get your MacBook through an airport security screening.
No more pulling out your MacBook and putting it in a plastic bin. With the Checkpoint Flyer, you can leave your MacBook inside the bag and breeze through the X-ray machine.
How? The Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer is a fold-out, “Checkpoint-Friendly” design, approved by the Transportation Security Administration.
The bag has three compartments designed to be folded flat on an X-ray scanner bed. Laid flat, the bag gives the X-ray operator a clear view of the MacBook and anything else inside the bag. There are no pockets or metal components to block the screener’s view. Pretty cool!
Note: It’s Bag Week on CultofMac.com. We’re checking out some of the latest and greatest bags on the market. Read all the bag reviews here.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Laptop Bags, MacBook Pro, Macbook, Reviews | 2 Comments »
6:14 am, February 18th, 2010
The Brenthaven MacBook Messenger bag allows you, the customer, to design your own messenger bag. You can choose from more than ten designs to personalize the front flap.
Wait, it gets better.
You get two different designs, one for each side of the flap. Allowing you to change sides depending on your outfit! It’s almost like getting two bags for the price of one ($129.95). The bags fit the 13-inch MacBook Pro and 15-inch MacBook Pro.
Note: It’s Bag Week on CultofMac.com. We’re checking out some of the latest and greatest bags on the market. Read all the bag reviews here.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Laptop Bags, MacBook Pro, Macbook, Reviews | 1 Comment »
6:14 am, February 17th, 2010
I took the LA Besace bag with me to Macworld and boy am I glad I did!
This bag is an absolute pleasure to use. Its semicircular front opening is a superb design that makes everything highly visable and accessible. No more wasted time digging around for stuff in bags!
Note: It’s Bag Week on CultofMac.com. We’re checking out some of the latest and greatest bags on the market. Read all the bag reviews here.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Laptop Bags, Mac Pro, Macbook, Reviews | No Comments »
6:03 am, February 16th, 2010
For the ultimate wow factor, bring the Knomo Bristol laptop bag to your next meeting or job interview. This well-made leather laptop bag is the ultimate accessory for white-collar workers.
The Bristol looks professional and so will you. Sold at Apple’s retail stores, this $150.00 bag is from Knomo, a posh new company from the West End of London.
Founded in 2004, Knomo’s mission is to make accesories that are as stylish as they are functional. With the Bristol bag they’ve outdone themselves.
Note: It’s Bag Week on CultofMac.com. We’re checking out some of the latest and greatest bags on the market. Read all the bag reviews here.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Laptop Bags, MacBook Pro, Macbook, Reviews | 9 Comments »
5:30 am, February 13th, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, MACWORLD 2010 — Here’s some of the sights and er, more sights, of the Macworld 2010 show floor.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in News | 5 Comments »
5:09 pm, February 12th, 2010
SAN FRANCISCO, MACWORLD 2010 — Macworld 2010 is in full swing. Even without Apple, the show is packed and there’s a great vibe. The best thing is the people. Check out some of the many friendly faces on the show floor.
Above: These two Macnewbies are enjoying Macworld for the very first time. They’re impressed.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Macworld, News | 1 Comment »
3:20 pm, January 14th, 2010
I know we keep harping on about this, but there’s only 10 days left to vote for Cultofmac.com in the Golden Retrevo Awards.
Help Cultofmac win the “All Things Apple” division by voting here. Please vote often (one vote per reader, per day). Voting ends on Monday, January 25, 2010.
You may think we’re a**holes for promoting ourselves again but this is our first nomination ever. We are super jazzed and want to win this — but we need your help.
The award honors the best and brightest independent bloggers of the gadget blogosphere. Nominations and voting comes from gadget enthusiasts.
Retrevo is a leading consumer electronics shopping and review site. Read more about the award here.
Thanks for voting and reading our blog. We really appreciate it!
Posted by Traci Dauphin in Cult of Mac, News | 12 Comments »
4:24 pm, January 11th, 2010
Great news! Cultofmac.com has been nominated for a prestigious Golden Retrevo Award in “All Things Apple” division.
The award honors the best and brightest independent bloggers of the gadget blogosphere. Nominations and voting comes from gadget enthusiasts.
Help Cultofmac win by voting here. Please vote often (one vote per reader, per day). Voting ends on Monday, January 25, 2010.
Retrevo is a leading consumer electronics shopping and review site. Read more about the award here.
Thanks for voting and reading our blog. We really appreciate it!
Posted by Traci Dauphin in Cult of Mac, News | 8 Comments »
11:59 pm, December 28th, 2009
With four overindulged kids ages nine through 13, it’s hard to find presents to keep them entertained for more than ten minutes.
UCreate Music, made by Mattel, is a battery-powered, music-making system that allows kids to mix their own music. The little plastic box rips samples from your iPod or Mac and was on several hot Holiday toy lists. Perfect for that left-over Christmas gift card, the Kahney kids have been testing it out.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Music, Reviews, iPod | 3 Comments »
11:50 pm, November 18th, 2009
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TS1 shockproof camera is designed for outdoor activities like mountain climbing and scuba diving, but for this accident-prone mom, it’s tough enough for birthday parties, school trips and Saturday soccer matches.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Cameras, Reviews | 5 Comments »
2:01 am, November 5th, 2009
The San Francisco based company Waterfield presents the Muzetto laptop bag. This “urban man bag” will make the geekiest nerd feel hip. Don’t be surprised when your fashion-forward girlfriend tries to steal it.
Designed as a lightweight laptop tote, this bag is high quality; it’s made from distressed dark brown leather and offered in six accent colors. It’s a pleasant change from the over-used nylon of most laptop bags.
I really like the gold liner which makes items highly visible. On my first use I accidently scraped the bag with my keys and made a horrible mark. But no worries! The well-oiled bag is designed to scratch easily for a distressed look. The marks will blend in time or you can just give it a good rub.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Laptop Bags, Reviews | 18 Comments »
11:59 pm, October 20th, 2009
Is Crumpler’s oddly-named Considerable Embarrassment messenger/laptop bag an embarrassment? Hardly.
The bag has a quirky name — as do all of Crumpler’s products. I won’t even try to understand what it means. What I do know is that looks are deceiving. Meaning that it can hold a ton of stuff, despite it’s slim profile. It doesn’t look like it should.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Laptop Bags, Reviews | 5 Comments »
7:50 pm, August 10th, 2009
Ibint's Messenger Loopbag is a good, sturdy laptop tote for NYC.
Because we’re all geeks these days and need bags for our laptops, the market for fashionable computer bags has mercifully grown. Gone are the days when the only laptop bag you could buy was black and rectangular.
A particularly stylish entry onto the fashion laptote market is Ibint, a company that sells a range of good-looking laptop bags called Loopbag. The Loopbags have distinctive zippers that loop around the front and back of the bags — hence the name.
We’ve been testing a pair of Loopbags in New York for the last couple of weeks, and they’ve held up exceptionally well, especially because this summer has been exceptionally wet.
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Posted by Traci Dauphin in Clothing, Macbook, Reviews, Top stories | 4 Comments »
