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Carrying your iPad in public...a MANLY thread!

Man bag

I have been using my original Sony Viao pcg 505g Leather case that is a high quality shiny leather case with a flip top and a padded slot for my iPad 3.

Shoulder strap long enough to cross over my head and hang low enough to remove the iPad three without taking it off. Has a sliding wider leather load bearing pad that works great. Swivel ends to the removable strap which is adjustable for length.

Sorry to post something from 1998 but it realiy works well as was expensive from Sony then. Had a bigger section to hold all the then necessary parts and the part I use is the velcroed on smaller front case.

So I have been carrying a small computer on a shoulder strap leather high finish item since 1998.

I can post pictures but the idea is the point.

I am 63 years old and my iPad and 4s are always with me. Too handy.

The ultimate pcg505 fourteen years later.
 
My coach case just arrived, will have pics later. Pricey but gorgeous - and the leather quality exceeds all other cases I've seen by far...ask the wifey and kids for it for Father's Day, maybe they'll bite... ;)
 
I just use a black leather smart cover and a black smart feather. Works for me.

Sometimes I'll switch it up into my Otterbox, but mostly keep it with the smart cover.
 
For my new ipad I use a

white switcheasy ribcage http://www.switcheasy.com/product/Ribcage_iPad2

I have a stylus for artwork and I carry that in my pocket. This is my simplest and currently favorite setup. I often use a hurley backpack I bought at apple for my mbp https://svpply.com/item/215270/Hurley_Herringbone_Backpack and throw it in there. But honestly when going out to any outside function, I tend to focus on one book or one magazine or one ipad. Got a little tired of carrying two annuals, an ipad, a mbp, a couple of books, an iphone and just using one of em.
 
I like the tumi small pocket bag. Because this is looking very stylish and its appropriate for all, i mean girls and boys to carry ipad. So, i want to get a small pocket bag of tumi to carry ipad easily and get a smarter look.
 
jamesschmidtke said:
white switcheasy ribcage http://www.switcheasy.com/product/Ribcage_iPad2

I have a stylus for artwork and I carry that in my pocket. This is my simplest and currently favorite setup. I often use a hurley backpack I bought at apple for my mbp https://svpply.com/item/215270/Hurley_Herringbone_Backpack and throw it in there. But honestly when going out to any outside function, I tend to focus on one book or one magazine or one ipad. Got a little tired of carrying two annuals, an ipad, a mbp, a couple of books, an iphone and just using one of em.
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I really like that switcheasy rib cage, and the fact it comes with a stand and screen protector isn't to bad either.
 
Timbuk2 Bags

I have to second those who have plugged Timbuk2 bags. I think they may be even better than sliced bread. Quality, Function, and Manliness! I love mine.....check out the reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Command-Laptop-Messenger-Potrero

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I'm a poor guy.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00417DYUG/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Just bought this in brown.

EDIT:

It only took me 5 minutes in this thread to cancel my order and start looking at leather bags.

My 2 favorites ATM:

http://copperriverbags.com/Messenger-iPad-Bag.html

http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/me...&pn=c&cm_vc=331252&rec=7&imagePath=MBG9010201

I'm gonna see if I can goto an outlet mall or something and find one on sale though LOL.

Edit 2:

http://www.sovietarmystuff.com/Prod...niform_Leather_Documents_Map_Bag_||_Case.html

this on an earlier page is nice :O

EDIT3:

I love editing my posts. I really just want to remember these links

http://www.levenger.com/Bags-11/Men...mber-Jacket-Day-Pack-Messenger-Core-8053.aspx

on sale
 
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Iwolf said:
Wow I can not believe how much some of you are paying for your bags obviously have a lot more disposable income than I do:confused:
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Lol to be fair iwolf, I'd reckon anyone who has an iPad at all has disposable income.

Lol, I love it but is it necessary, I don't think so. I had to invest in one for business purposes but do enjoy it's recreational pleasures as well.


My latest case is going to be by https://www.germanmadepunkt.de/index.php?id=21&produktid=2152&L=1


It's 40 euro extra for the leather option and another ten for name embossing. But all their cases have noing but awesome reviews
 
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SmittS said:
The 2012 version does.
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What!?! I just got this from the TimBuk2 website. It was only $60, must be why. Oh well, I'll keep it in a sleeve.

Thanks:D.

Just looked, what I got was the Commute and it was the 2011. I hate that there are so many different ones, how does anyone know what to get:)? I dont really like what I see from the TSA compliant ones anyway, the way they open up like that to display the computer.
 
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People know what to get by doing the research. Timbuc2's site has videos on every bag and pictures of every bag about nine ways. I have 2 commute 2012's and use them extensively, and like them better than the 2011 due to the amount of additional pockets.
 
glen e said:
People know what to get by doing the research. Timbuc2's site has videos on every bag and pictures of every bag about nine ways. I have 2 commute 2012's and use them extensively, and like them better than the 2011 due to the amount of additional pockets.
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I was being sarcastic about the amount of bags:rolleyes:.
 
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