mySimon.com Shopping Blogs

Acme Made Trixy Laptop Tote Bag

(Simon) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:33:34 +0000

Acme Made Trixy laptop tote bag this morning in San Francisco's SOMA district, we apologize for stalking you. We were just trying to get a better look at your bag, and the little "Acme Made" tag was so small that we couldn't read it from a respectful distance. We admire your taste in bags, especially after looking this one up. The Trixy is actually 3 bags in one: A rugged, fashionable laptop bag good for businesswomen and students alike; a matching padded and removable laptop sleeve; and a matching zippered and removable accessory pouch. It comes in several colors, but the brown with the pink trim is definitely our favorite. Santa, are you listening?]]>

Samsonite University Backpack

(Simon) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Samsonite University backpack. It's got a padded laptop compartment as well as pockets for music players, cell phones, and other stuff; has thick padded straps and air mesh padding so hopefully your back won't get all sweaty; is made by Samsonite, a brand we know and trust (and not just because of the monkeys in the commercials); and you can get it for just $30. Choose from several colors. More laptop backpacks.]]>

Trunki Ride-On Suitcases for Kids

(Simon) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:15:00 +0000

Trunki kid suitcases. Made from the same hard plastic as adult-sized luggage, Trunki suitcases not only have enough room for all your kids' clothes and toys, but they also double as sturdy and safe ride-ons for kids ages 3-6. So you can grab the long ~~leash~~ strap and pull both kids and bags down the concourse. The less time you have to make the plane, the faster you'll run, and the more they'll enjoy the ride.]]>

Heys Xcase Exotic Hardside Carry-On Luggage

(Simon) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:15:00 +0000

Heys' "exotic" bags. The 20" frameless hardsided suitcases are small enough to carry on board but loud enough to stand out at baggage claim; glide freely on inline wheels; and have aluminum telescoping handles with one-handed open and close. Choose snake, giraffe, zebra, or crocodile. See all Heys luggage.]]>

eBags Nimble Laptop Sleeve

(Simon) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:45:00 +0000

Nimble laptop tote from eBags. Its neoprene sides and bottom protect the laptop without adding extra bulk; the bag opens on the top (no fumbling with zippers); and it comes in 7 colors.]]>

Speck SeeThru Cases for iPods, iPhones, and MacBooks

(Simon) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:45:00 +0000

SeeThru cases. Made of translucent hard plastic, the cases protect your electronics while giving you full access to all the controls (so you don't have to take the case off to check your email). The SeeThru cases for iPods and iPhones have holsters that also work as stands, while the MacBook cases have rubber feet for added support. Choose from several different candy colors.]]>

Skooba Shuttle Laptop Backpack

(Simon) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:20:00 +0000

Skooba Shuttle laptop backpack. It's made out of lightweight, weather-resistant ballistic nylon and can hold up to 30 pounds of laptop (and groceries). Air-filled cells in the laptop compartment absorb shock, the padded back panel and shoulder straps make it comfortable to carry, and the wide base lets the pack stay upright when you put it down. Available in several color combinations. More laptop backpacks.]]>

Built NY Laptop Cases

(Simon) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:26:00 +0000

wine bottle totes, makes laptop bags out of the same neoprene they use for coral reef divers' wetsuits. The stuff is only 5mm thick but it's soft, sturdy, shock- and water-resistant, and protects your laptop from bumps and bruises. Built NY even made their laptop bags attractive, with lots of colors and patterns to choose from. And when you're not using the bags, they flatten down to almost nothing in your suitcase. Added bonus: Neoprene is a lot more affordable than leather.]]>

Marimekko Umbrellas

(Simon) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:00:00 +0000

Marimekko umbrellas. The Finnish company's popular prints from the 1960s and 1970s have made quite a comeback in the last few years. (Keep an eye out for the upcoming spring Marimekko line at H&M!) The umbrellas come in several sizes, including a compact style that fits easily in handbags/briefcases. Prices start at $22. More umbrellas.]]>

eBags Packing Cubes

(Simon) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:37:00 +0000

eBags' packing cubes their Best Overall rating, saying the eBags 3-piece sets have "generously sized cubes (with) all the right features, from zippers with pulls to a meshed top panel to ensure proper ventilation. Best of all, the set (comes) with a detailed set of tips, giving us ideas on what to put inside each one (the smallest is good for computer cables) and how to make use of them beyond the suitcase (leave clothes inside them if your hotel drawers are dusty)." See all eBags brand luggage.]]>

Keen Oswego Bag

(Simon) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:17:00 +0000

Keen, the maker of those comfortable walking and hiking shoes and sandals, has a new line of "Hybrid Transport" bags. The bags feature recycled aluminum hardware and rubber that's leftover from the production of Keen shoes. We wouldn't exactly call them "green" bags, but they're definitely a step in the right direction. The Oswego bag is a unisex vertical shoulder/messenger bag with an adjustable padded shoulder strap, 2 side pockets, and a flap-over design with velcro and aluminum ladder hook closure. Choose from several color combinations. More Keen bags.]]>

Traveler's Choice Sydney 3-Piece Hardsided Luggage Set

(Simon) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:47:00 +0000

3-piece luggage set from Traveler's Choice includes a 25" spinning upright, 21" rolling upright, and 15" utility tote, all of which are made out of lightweight polycarbonate/ABS materials for maximum impact resistance (read: cranky airline luggage handlers). The suitcases offer push-button aluminum handles, top and side handles for easy lifting, and full interior linings. The suggested retail price is $599, but you can get the set for as little as $162. Choose red or teal. More hardsided luggage sets.]]>

Crocs Backpacks

(Simon) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:05:00 +0000

Crocs backpacks and messenger bags, we made jokes about ugly-but-comfortable bags. But we've been forced to eat our words, because these bags look really good. They're made out of durable nylon, with padded backs and straps, internal organizational pockets, detachable cell phone holders, and even MP3 player pockets with holes for your headphones. Kids can personalize their backpacks by putting jibbitz in the 3 molded rubber holes and the zipper pulls. Available in several color combinations.]]>

Skooba Skin Padded Laptop Tote

(Simon) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:20:00 +0000

Skooba Skin. This sleek, padded laptop case goes from tote bag (left) to sleeve (just flip the flap over and the hidden Velcro tab holds it down) and back again, without any zippers, buckles, rivets, clips, or hardware. You can also use it as a regular briefcase for carrying files, papers, and magazines. The Skooba Skin comes in several sizes, colors, and materials, including ultrasuede, corduroy, and ballistic nylon. More Skooba laptop cases.]]>

Timbuk2 Soma Laptop Case

(Simon) — Fri, 25 May 2007 17:27:00 +0000

Timbuk2 Soma laptop case because it offers "both the durability of a messenger bag and the slim lines of a briefcase." Made out of ballistic nylon with a waterproof bottom, the conservative but attractive bag has an internal molded laptop compartment, lots of space for files and personal items, and straps long enough so you can carry it on your shoulder. Available in 2 sizes and several colors. More laptop totes.]]>

New Harveys Seatbelt Bags

(Simon) — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:17:00 +0000

Harveys Carriage collection, the company's most stylish designs yet. These handbags and totes are still made out of authentic seatbelts, but feature little luxuries like chrome hardware, drop zip closure, and padded seatbelt handles. And each bag comes with a drawstring storage bag and a Harveys lucky star keychain. More seatbelt bags and accessories.]]>

JanSport Mullet Digital Backpack

(Simon) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:32:00 +0000

Mullet (does that look like a party in the back to you?), but we like the idea of connecting to our iPods without having to pull them out of our backpacks. All you do is put your music player in the padded side pocket, plug your headphones into the shoulder strap, and voìla - your hands are free for making heavy metal horns. The Mullet also features padded shoulder straps, 3 tiered utility pockets, and a fully padded back panel. More JanSport digital backpacks.]]>

Samsonite F'Lite Hardsided Rolling Suitcases

(Simon) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:02:00 +0000

Samsonite F'Lite hardsided suitcases are durable, colorful, and most importantly, seriously on sale. More Samsonite luggage.]]>

Samsonite Vintage Collection

(Simon) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:35:00 +0000

black label vintage collection. These suitcases, duffels, and carry-ons are lush with vintage detailing like leather and hardware accents, sophisticated color palettes, and opulent, satin-lined interiors with lots of pockets and pouches. Granted, they won't make the lines at security any shorter, but now you just might look forward to packing for your annual trek home for Thanksgiving. More Samsonite luggage.]]>

J.Fold Leather Messenger Bags

(Simon) — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:23:00 +0000

wallet, declaring an end to the boring black rectangle. Now J.Fold introduces men's leather and suede messenger bags. Like the wallets, the messenger bags are 100% top grain leather and built to last, with one main pocket, a smaller interior pocket that can hold a couple magazines or folders, and an outer zipper pocket. Available in several colors and styles, J.Fold messenger bags are stylish without being "man purses."]]>