Love Your Laptop
by Stephanie Dychiu
Nothing ruins a trendy working girl’s outfit like a hulking black laptop bag. Lugging all that weight around is punishment enough, but must we look like pack mules, too? Thank goodness chic and colorful Pinder bags are now available in the Philippines. These nylon lovelies have won praises from the editors of Cargo and Lucky magazines in the US. The gadget phreaks at PC World and CNET have given nods of approval, too.
All Pinder bags are water repellent, have foam padding on five sides, and are fashionably thin at just 1.2 pounds in weight. Best of all, 5% of all Pinder bag net sales are donated to charities like Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, and the World Society for the Protection of Animals. Style, function, and a humanitarian soul—what more can we want from a laptop bag?
(Visit www.pinderbags.com for more information.)
Order Pinder Bags from Bel Surla at 0918-942-4552 or bbsurla@islasvco.com. Prices are from P2,200 – P2,600 depending on size. Different sizes available to fit laptops up to 17”. Comes in seven colors like mo’ green, orange heat, corner office black, and sky high blue.
What Lucky magazine had to say about Pinder bags:
June 11th, 2006 at 10:27 pm
There’s also a store in Market Market that sells great, non-black laptop bags like Crumpler, etc. I think the store is called Digital Walker; they also sell hip camera bags, mp3 cases, etc.
I got an orange bag with leather detailing that’s already gotten about 5 compliments from different people.
What I love about my nifty bag:
-It doesn’t look like the standard office-issue laptop bag
-It’s shaped and functions like a briefcase
-It stands on its own (important because I like putting down the bag on elevators, while waiting in line, etc)
-It has all the pockets I need
And here’s how it looks:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theresekng/104667257/
June 11th, 2006 at 10:38 pm
Ooo, fab feature.
June 12th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Yes, Digital Walker has a great unisex line of laptop bag and sleeves.
They also have nice laptop bags for women in Travel Club. I got a black and red Hedgren bag for about P 1,800. See here for pictures: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/tr1na/bag.jpg
I like it because it doesn’t look like your ugly, basic black office bag and it’s roomy enough to put other essentials like my make-up kit, iPod, notebooks, wallet and other things
It also has rubber at the bottom of the bag for extra protection plus it has a built-in padded sleeve where I can insert my laptop.
Nice article, btw
June 13th, 2006 at 12:05 am
Hi Trina,
I think your laptop bag is better because mine cost P4,000! Too bad I didn’t check out Travel Club first. I’ll do that next time.
Therese
June 13th, 2006 at 5:35 pm
nice! i hate how my black leather one is easily ruined:( il get one.. thanks alot!!!
June 13th, 2006 at 10:47 pm
Anybody know where I can get a laptop stroller bag that ISN’T boring black?
June 14th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
I found this ultra- cool Targus laptop bag in SIM LIM Square, Singapore for my Dell 15″. People have been raving about its design and compactness (they’ve been begging me for it, but I’ll never part with it!). It took me 1 hr comparing it w/ other brands (incl. a sleek Body Glove slipcase), and it eventually won. Why?
- Its vertical orientation (toploading)
- THICK foam padding
- it has extra space to hold other stuff (mini-ntbks, cellphone, etc)
- lightweight (at least vs. my bulky, heavy Dell bag)
- and lastly…a steal at only SGD30. Yup, that’s Php 960.00.
Isn’t that freaky?! But its in black…save for the silver reflective strip across the top. I’ll post a photo soon.
June 14th, 2006 at 2:08 pm
Found it on the Targus site!
http://www.targus.com/us/cases_notebook_slim.asp?Member=2&PageNumber=2
June 14th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
Therese,
Love your orange bag! Do you mind sharing how much you got it for and if you would know the other colours?
Thanks much!
June 14th, 2006 at 9:44 pm
Hi Menen,
It was kinda mahal–about P4,000
If I remember right, the other colors were black and blue. Not sure if there was brown. I do know there were other styles available that are really for women.
June 16th, 2006 at 1:14 pm
Therese,
Thanks for the reply. Will check the store out this weekend!
June 16th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
i love elle’s computer cases. there’s this black one i saw where there’s a monogram of elle which looks really stylish. the bag is really roomy!
June 16th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
xtrmbaglovr, where can you find elle computer bags?
June 17th, 2006 at 2:48 am
For those who want to order Pinder bags, we already ran out of stock of the Xsmall and Small sizes. If you want to order please do so as soon as you can so we can include it in our next shipment which arrives end of the month.
Thanks!
July 14th, 2006 at 3:05 am
@bel surla
can you email me the photos of the different designs of that pinder bag?thanks
July 14th, 2006 at 3:06 am
gentletouchee@gmail.com
August 19th, 2006 at 9:09 pm
did anyone see the karrots laptop sleeves in this month’s cosmo issue? it’s so cute! it says that its being sold in mobile1 outlets but when i asked, they dont have it daw. anyone have an idea where to find them?
August 30th, 2006 at 6:09 pm
they’re actually on sale now, about 30 US dollars. won’t they be on sale in the phils as well? :/
September 7th, 2006 at 8:17 pm
Hi Kate! Karrots Laptop sleeves are available in Cinderella Megamall and Glorietta, new sizes and designs coming out soon!
September 20th, 2006 at 4:24 am
Good Finds featured elegant laptop bags called redvanilla bags. They are locally made and can be bought through their website at http://www.redvanillabags.com
September 20th, 2006 at 2:12 pm
ei everyone,do u happen to know where i can buy a non-black laptop bag here in cebu?
September 20th, 2006 at 10:14 pm
I hear redvanilla delivers to Cebu. My contact is nikki@redvanillabags.com
September 21st, 2006 at 11:31 am
thanx pam…
September 21st, 2006 at 11:49 am
how much does it cost?tnx
September 21st, 2006 at 10:18 pm
nikki, check out http://lapdancetechgear.com/
according to the site, they’re available in manel’s ayala (cebu) – although i haven’t seen their stuff
September 22nd, 2006 at 11:44 am
thank you.i’ll check that out.
October 11th, 2006 at 3:13 pm
Hi Nikki! LapDance presently has a new ladies collection. We can take care of shipping this to you to cebu. Feel free to email me at mark@lapdancetechgear.com for any concerns. Thanks =)
October 11th, 2006 at 4:26 pm
anyone who has any idea on how much are the bags from redvanilla and lapdance? thanks
October 11th, 2006 at 5:14 pm
mark,how much does ur bag cost?
October 11th, 2006 at 5:23 pm
mark,i like the paso doble and hustle.how much does it cost?is it available in ayala particularly at MANELS?
October 11th, 2006 at 11:06 pm
I think the laptop bags from redvanilla costs something like P3,600 or P3,800 for the more formal or office-type ones and P4,000+++ for the newer more hippie ones.
October 17th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
Hi Nikki! For direct orders, we sell the Paso Doble for P2,500.00 =) The bags will available at Manels Ayala Center Cebu within the latter part of the week. We’ll coordinate with them and keep you updated.
October 27th, 2006 at 5:14 pm
hi! i got a pink and purple polka dots laptop bag. its very roomy and padded as well. its a steal at only P800! my tita sells them.
October 28th, 2006 at 11:22 pm
@ polka – do you have any pictures of your laptop bag? does your tita has any other laptop bags for sale? =)
November 6th, 2006 at 8:00 pm
check out http://vanillatop.multiply.com
they have these really nice quality bags that are very affordable. it comes in different colors. 
November 6th, 2006 at 10:03 pm
i bought a laptop from vanillatop also and im loving it. here’s something that i got from their site..
It is built with 5MM INSULATING PADDING to keep your laptop safe from accidents and the heat
It is made of WATERPROOF MATERIAL to avoid water from penetrating through the fabric
It comes with a strap to change it into a bag or sleeves
We also included an additional pouch for your charger.
checkout vanillatop.multiply.com
November 9th, 2006 at 12:29 am
Hi guys, check out http://www.snugmugs.com! We have funky laptop sleeves and colorful laptop bags. We also have a display rack in Fully Booked Rockwell where you can conveniently buy our products.
December 19th, 2006 at 11:13 am
Get 5% off when you buy LapDance bags in Mobile 1 or Manels outlets ! LapDance discount coupons are available in the Belle De Jour 2007 Planner featured in http://www.shopcrazy.com.ph/2006/11/23/the-perfect-gift-for-shopaholics-and-fashionistas/ (Valid starting Jan. 1, 2007)
January 20th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Just recently bought a Lapdance Pasa Doble bag and i love it! Quite similar to redvanilla’s Workday bag but it came in white and it also has a detachable tote sleeve inside. Best of all i got it at half the price! (P1,200++ at Manels Megamall) I must say it’s a real steal . Fortunately enough, I got the last piece =) Though I’m still planning to get a redvanilla bag once I have the budget. It’s just so darn yummy! http://www.flickr.com/photos/blushattacks/363349785/
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:06 pm
I change my mind. I’m drooling over Timbuk2’s Marina laptop handbag in apple green! So darn expensive though … around 4k
January 27th, 2007 at 3:43 am
hey pam, im looking for a laptop bag and saw the lapdance pasa doble bag at mobile 1. i actually found the price a little expensive. since you’ve bought the same bag, do you recommend it?
January 27th, 2007 at 6:54 pm
hi there!
are you planning to design for ipod anytime soon?:)
I hope you will..:)
January 31st, 2007 at 12:15 am
hi leslie, i wouldn’t have bought mine if it wasn’t on sale. but it’s still a good buy though. i mean redvanilla’s bags cost around 3k+++. vanillatop bags are inexpensive. you might wanna try those.
April 17th, 2007 at 1:53 am
Hey peeps, if you’re interested in Crumpler bags (non-black laptop bag
) but you’re not based in Metro Manila, http://www.gadget-junkies.com is a reseller that offers shipping options. Their website isn’t fixed yet, it’s pretty new, but they have a downloadable catalog (complete with prices) at http://www.gadget-junkies.com/Gadget-Junkies_Crumpler2007.zip. Their contacts are listed in the catalogue, so you can order directly.
Have fun!
June 24th, 2007 at 1:17 am
check out my laptop bags here:
http://apprentice00.multiply.com/photos/album/128
just click the link. hope to hear from you guys
July 23rd, 2007 at 9:32 pm
there are nice sleeves at http://aveeavee.multiply.com
and i also refer targus bags, incase, and be.ez products.
September 8th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
My search for laptop bags brought me to this site late last night.
First thing I did this morning was to call Bel of snugmugs ( http://www.snugmugs.com ).
Before noon, I picked up from her house my yellow Senyorita bag. I loved it
September 8th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
HI Girls.
Hope you can visit us soon. Thanks !
My store, Matisse, currently carries Moshi Codex 13 and 15 inch cases/bags for mac books and macbook pros.They are made of viscotex, a shock absorbing pad and comes with a free shieldgaurd and keychain for the apple remote. It comes in metallic silver, black and white. It is a US based brand designed by Japanese designers which adds to its slick aesthetic look. Very chic
October 8th, 2007 at 10:53 am
Visit the Cubao Expo Night Market (all 4 Saturdays of October, from 4PM to 12MN). You’ll find cute and quirky laptop bags w/ sleeves (fully lined w/ padding) for a fraction of those sold at the malls.
Stall name is Carmina.
Happy latop bag hunting!
October 20th, 2007 at 10:13 am
Hi check out our laptop slipcases! we’ll be posting more designs soon
http://www.buttonsupstore.multiply.com
November 26th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Checkout the new collection from LapDance. http://www.lapdancetechgear.com =)
December 24th, 2007 at 12:20 am
Hi girls! I recently bought a laptop bag. It’s chic, trendy and not pricey! Check out brattybonita22.multiply.com.
July 9th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
[...] multiply stores but I never saw anything I liked. And just now, I stumbled upon Pinder Bags at ShopCrazy. However, the info posted in ShopCrazy was 2 years [...]
April 7th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I bought a laptop bag from multiply. They really have a great variety of original designed laptop bags.
I bought their slim laptop bag and I love it so much.
It has a luxury feeling at a very affordable price.
by the way, this is their site:
http://www.fashionmonster.multiply.com
November 26th, 2009 at 3:01 am
I love Tough Brat Bags! Their tag line “Hip and affordable” is true to it’s core. They can even customize the bag for you. But more than the form, it’s the function. It’s well-padded to protect your laptop. Even the pockets are padded too! Click on the link to check out their site: Tough Brat Bags.
December 11th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Flashback to 1989. Sega has released the Mega Drive in Japan, and received somewhat dissapointing results. Fearing that the same would happen in the U.S., Sega hired a special team in 1990 to design a character that would carry the Genesis to the top of the gaming world. After 14 months, they reached a solution. Sonic the Hedgehog. A small, blue-spiked hedgehog with red sneakers that could run at the speed of sound. In the U.S., Sonic the Hedgehog was a runaway hit, and Sonic became a gaming icon overnight. A game that had this much success was obviously a great title, right? Exactly. This game (at the time) was everything a gamer could hope for. One with an undoubtedly cool character, awesome graphics, break-neck speed, and enough replay value that would still make you play it years down the road. This was no ordinary game. This was a revolution.
The game itsself is compiled of 6 zones that contained 3 acts each. Each zone, obviously, incresing in difficulty as the game progressed. At the end of the third act in every zone, you must fight against the evil Dr. Robotnik. If you didn’t know, Dr. Robotnik is the one who captured all of Sonics’ friends and turned them into robots. After you defeat him, he flys off and you then destroy a capsule and save some of your friends from being roboticized.
The real highlight of the game, though, is the special stage. Collect 50 or more rings in an act and jump through the giant gold ring at the end, and you were transported into a 360 degree rotating maze in search for one of the 6 chaos emeralds. The colors in this stage would make a hippie proud, and were unimgainable on the NES or Master system.
Combine these features with an awesome soundtrack and great sound effects, and you’ve got a game that will turn even the most casual of gamers into a hardcore fanatic. This was an amazing game indeed.
Flash forward to 2002. 11 years after Sonic the Hedgehog was released, the blue-blur is still kicking in his last game, Sonic Adventure 2. This game, however, would not be possible if Sega had not discovered the talents of Yuji Naka and the rest of the to-be Sonic Team back in 1990. Sonic the Hedgehog is still one of the best games in the series, and I’m sure it will stay that way for years to come.