Targus Blacktop Rolling Case Designed to Protect 17 Inch Laptops CPT700US (Black)

Product Features

• This case, with a telescoping trolley handle and inline skate wheels, fits into the overhead bin of an airplane for easy travel.
• The Targus Blacktop Roller Notebook Case fits notebooks with up to 17" screens
• Travel light with one case for all of your needs!
• When your meetings for the day are complete, rest assured that all of your belongings are in one place

From the Editors

<p>The Targus Blacktop Roller Notebook Case fits notebooks with up to 17" screens. This case, with a telescoping trolley handle and inline skate wheels, fits into the overhead bin of an airplane for easy travel. The front pocket workstation includes a key clip, pen/pencil holder, business/I.D. card holder, removable cell phone compartment and front file folder for additional documents while the interior work station includes a removable accessory pouch, MP3/PDA compartment and a large mesh zippered pouch. When your meetings for the day are complete, rest assured that all of your belongings are in one place as this case features a back compartment for overnight clothes and accessories. Travel light with one case for all of your needs!</p> <p><b>Main Features</b><li><b>Manufacturer</b>: Targus Group International.<li><b>Manufacturer Part Number</b>: CPT700US<li><b>Manufacturer Website Address</b>: www.targus.com<li><b>Product Type</b>: Notebook Case<li><b>Accessibility</b>: Top Loading<li><b>Color</b>: Black <li><b>Material Details</b>: Nylon - 840D <li><b>Dimensions</b>: 18" x 15" x 9"<li><b>Weight</b>: 8.8 lb <li><b>Compatibility</b>: <p>17'' Notebook Case</p></p>
Product Description

Customer Response

Fits my 18.4" HP dv8t just fine
Previous reviews about this case would fit my big laptop were not assuring to me. The reviews said this model fit their 17 inch laptops. It depends on how the laptop is measured as to what this really means. My laptop has an 18.4 inch diagonal screen (the case is actually 20 inches diagonal). This is how screen sizes for TVs and computers are advertised by manufacturers. However, the left-to-right width of my laptop is 17 3/8 inches. So, I was concerned about buying this case. I had trouble finding anyone on the net commenting about my size of laptop fitting this case. I finally found and went to Toshiba's website and looked at the laptop accessories section. Toshiba listed this case to fit its 18.4 inch laptop. That convinced me that this case would work, so I ordered it.

My laptop fits nicely in this case with no shoving or straining to insert or remove it. There's padding on the bottom and both sides for the laptop. It's not hefty padding, but the case itself provides the first line of defense. I like the top-loading entry. It's easier and faster for me to load/unload the laptop this way rather than to zip the case all the way around, split the case open, insert laptop, close the case, and zip around again. I got used to top-loading on another Targus case that was given to me.

The tipping problem when resting on its wheels, which is mentioned by others, is a bit exaggerated in my opinion. Sure it can tip over, as does the shoulder case I use for another laptop, if it is loaded unbalanced. Take care not to load it with most of the weight on the front side or bump it if you don't have hold of the extension handle. It is designed to lean back on the wheel-side a few degrees to reduce tipping. Some care in loading and handling should help prevent tipping.

Construction is well made. It is large and it may be difficult to carry on in the cabins of puddle jumper airplanes. If so, you might remove the laptop to carry it on board and gate check the case and contents. In larger aircraft, you can fit it in the overhead compartment. The large compartment is useful to carry a change of clothing if you get separated from your luggage or have to stay a night you didn't plan on. You can get away with a shoulder case for a smaller laptop if you travel a lot. I recommend a roller for a big one. An adjustable velcro divider will secure a smaller laptop in the laptop pocket if needed.

Great Laptop Bag!
The best laptop bag I've owned! I'm in outside sales and needed a bag that is big enough to carry all the essentials, but small enough to be easy to handle and easy to stow. This bag does it all. Great quality and well thought out compartments and pockets. The bag was delivered on time and packaged well. Exceptional experience.

Fast wearing wheels
I used this for six months carrying a laptop and some small hand tools. The wheels wore down to where the case actually drags on the ground after six months. I understand that it was not designed for heavy use but the plastic wheels are just crap. I'll use it again once I figure out how to install my inline skate wheels on it.

Handle Sucks
The case is well built except for the extendable handle.....you will have difficulty collapsing it back into the case. Many pockets. Carries both my 17" laptop and portable printer with all cables, adapters, etc. and it fits into a standard airplane overhead compartment. I would have given it 5 stars if I wasn't having so much trouble with the handle.

Targus Blacktop

This item was a gift given to my granddaughter going away to college, Christmas morning she loved it and it met all her needs...great constructed
product and great price, arrived on time and would buy from this company again....very satisfied....

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