Comments on: The Tom Bihn Ego Messenger Bag Review http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Abettercommunity.comhttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-30382 Abettercommunity.com Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:57:24 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-30382 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] australia sun stone free [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] australia sun stone free [...]

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]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-18438 Judie Lipsett Hughes Sat, 19 May 2007 16:48:06 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-18438 Thanks Randius! :-) Thanks Randius! :-)

]]> By: Randiushttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-18428 Randius Sat, 19 May 2007 09:40:18 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-18428 Hi Judie, today is my first day out with the Ego and Brain Cell, loaded with my Acer TM3002 laptop with extended battery and power adaptor, two books, a digicam, portable HDD, a fully-filled 1-liter water bottle, umbrella and stationeries. For the first time, I do not have knee-jerk reaction to shrug my shoulder to keep the strap from slipping due to the weight (> 6kg). All thanks to the Absolute Shoulder Strap :) The stock Acer laptop bag will not be able to store so many stuffs, the strap will dig into the shoulder and it sure feels heavy! Not to mention the rather poorly sewn velcro on the back pocket. The velcro on my first bag came apart when I tried to pull the pocket open. The padding of the Brain Cell sure is thick! The laptop with extended battery fit in snugly. I am convinced that my laptop will be well protected. However, I do find the opening for the front wide-slash pockets to be a bit small. I think the problem lies with my palm size, rather than with the pockets :p I won't be worrying too much about the lack of paddings here as I put my cellphone in a protective casing. The abundance of pockets with the option to clip on the pouches means I will hardly be out of storage space. The design has also make everything well within reach. I will continue to post more comments as I use it more. Hi Judie, today is my first day out with the Ego and Brain Cell, loaded with my Acer TM3002 laptop with extended battery and power adaptor, two books, a digicam, portable HDD, a fully-filled 1-liter water bottle, umbrella and stationeries. For the first time, I do not have knee-jerk reaction to shrug my shoulder to keep the strap from slipping due to the weight (> 6kg). All thanks to the Absolute Shoulder Strap :)

The stock Acer laptop bag will not be able to store so many stuffs, the strap will dig into the shoulder and it sure feels heavy! Not to mention the rather poorly sewn velcro on the back pocket. The velcro on my first bag came apart when I tried to pull the pocket open.

The padding of the Brain Cell sure is thick! The laptop with extended battery fit in snugly. I am convinced that my laptop will be well protected.

However, I do find the opening for the front wide-slash pockets to be a bit small. I think the problem lies with my palm size, rather than with the pockets :p I won’t be worrying too much about the lack of paddings here as I put my cellphone in a protective casing.

The abundance of pockets with the option to clip on the pouches means I will hardly be out of storage space. The design has also make everything well within reach.

I will continue to post more comments as I use it more.

]]> By: Judie Lipsett Hugheshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-18395 Judie Lipsett Hughes Fri, 18 May 2007 17:21:05 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-18395 I just received this email from Randius, and he has promised to post further impressions of the bag after using it for a while. <blockquote> Hi Judie, After a tired day, I am so surprised to find out that Satarina came full 7 months earlier and her name is Judie! :-) I had just received the Tom Bihn Ego and now I understand the fetish about Tom Bihn bags and why you have been recommending every one of their products in your reviews. The Ego, Brain Cell and pouches are so well constructed and the Mod Italian strip simply exudes style unlike any other bags I have seen. Oh yes, I have never felt a shoulder strap this good. I cannot imagine what the Absolute Shoulder Strap will feel like. I will take good care and make good use of the bag. Drats, I should have asked for your autograph on the strip :-p Thank you so much for the generous gift :-) Best regards, Randius </blockquote> I just received this email from Randius, and he has promised to post further impressions of the bag after using it for a while.

Hi Judie,

After a tired day, I am so surprised to find out that Satarina came full 7 months earlier and her name is Judie! :-) I had just received the Tom Bihn Ego and now I understand the fetish about Tom Bihn bags and why you have been recommending every one of their products in your reviews. The Ego, Brain Cell and pouches are so well constructed and the Mod Italian strip simply exudes style unlike any other bags I have seen. Oh yes, I have never felt a shoulder strap this good. I cannot imagine what the Absolute Shoulder Strap will feel like. I will take good care and make good use of the bag. Drats, I should have asked for your autograph on the strip :-p

Thank you so much for the generous gift :-)

Best regards,
Randius

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]]> By: Randiushttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17464 Randius Mon, 07 May 2007 14:42:51 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17464 datahoss - it is good to hear comments from someone who owns both bags and it certainly helps me in making the decision. I do see that Tom Bihn uses a mix of materials compared to Timbuks which uses one kind exclusively. Perhaps this contributes to the better quality? Oh yes, I must say that I like the Absolute Shoulder Strap just from the look of it. It is definitely way superior to the shoulder pad option offered by Timbuk2. I am only in favour of Timbuk2 as it is readily available in Singapore and at a cheaper price. If situtaion (and financial status) permits, I will definitely go for a Tom Bihn bag. Thanks for your comments :) datahoss – it is good to hear comments from someone who owns both bags and it certainly helps me in making the decision. I do see that Tom Bihn uses a mix of materials compared to Timbuks which uses one kind exclusively. Perhaps this contributes to the better quality? Oh yes, I must say that I like the Absolute Shoulder Strap just from the look of it. It is definitely way superior to the shoulder pad option offered by Timbuk2.

I am only in favour of Timbuk2 as it is readily available in Singapore and at a cheaper price. If situtaion (and financial status) permits, I will definitely go for a Tom Bihn bag.

Thanks for your comments :)

]]> By: datahosshttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17445 datahoss Mon, 07 May 2007 11:58:47 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17445 Randius -- I have both the Timbuk2 Commute and the Tom Bihn Ego, and there really is little comparison despite the fact that the bags are comparable in market terms. The Ego has, in my view, a superior design, and is also better made with better quality materials. I don't have a general ax to grind with Timbuk2 as I regularly use a couple of their items, but in this case the Ego is clearly superior and is worth every additional $. Everyone I know who has tried a Commute has had to continue their quest for the perfect bag of this type. Randius — I have both the Timbuk2 Commute and the Tom Bihn Ego, and there really is little comparison despite the fact that the bags are comparable in market terms. The Ego has, in my view, a superior design, and is also better made with better quality materials. I don’t have a general ax to grind with Timbuk2 as I regularly use a couple of their items, but in this case the Ego is clearly superior and is worth every additional $. Everyone I know who has tried a Commute has had to continue their quest for the perfect bag of this type.

]]> By: Judiehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17414 Judie Mon, 07 May 2007 03:16:23 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17414 Well Randius, if you would like my green one -- I would be happy to send it to you. $300 is too much to pay. :-) Send me a private email. Well Randius, if you would like my green one — I would be happy to send it to you. $300 is too much to pay. :-) Send me a private email.

]]> By: Randiushttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17413 Randius Mon, 07 May 2007 03:12:58 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17413 I certainly wish I can get any Tom Bihn stuffs right here in Singapore :( Looks like I can only settle for Timbuk2 bags as my choice of ID + Brain Cell + Absolute Strap (not to forget the shipping charges) will set me back around 300 USD, OUCH! That's quite a pinch for a poor student like me... I certainly wish I can get any Tom Bihn stuffs right here in Singapore :( Looks like I can only settle for Timbuk2 bags as my choice of ID + Brain Cell + Absolute Strap (not to forget the shipping charges) will set me back around 300 USD, OUCH! That’s quite a pinch for a poor student like me…

]]> By: Judiehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17397 Judie Sun, 06 May 2007 18:17:52 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17397 Randius, Unfortunately I don't have a lot of experience with Timbuk2's bags, so I really am not in a position to compare them. If you can get a Tom Bihn Strap in Singapore, you should get the whole bag! I'm just saying! ;-) Another option to consider (since you were asking about the Empire Builder) would be the slightly smaller <a href="http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0720" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zephyr</a>, a brand new Tom Bihn bag made in the Empire Builder's style. Randius, Unfortunately I don’t have a lot of experience with Timbuk2′s bags, so I really am not in a position to compare them. If you can get a Tom Bihn Strap in Singapore, you should get the whole bag! I’m just saying! ;-)

Another option to consider (since you were asking about the Empire Builder) would be the slightly smaller Zephyr, a brand new Tom Bihn bag made in the Empire Builder’s style.

]]> By: Randiushttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17391 Randius Sun, 06 May 2007 16:14:43 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17391 Judie, how will you rate the Ego against the Timbuk2's Commute? While your review of the Ego sure tempts me to get one but the Commute is much easier to get here in Singapore. Or should I just get the Commute and also get Tom Bihn's Absolute Shoulder Strap? Judie, how will you rate the Ego against the Timbuk2′s Commute? While your review of the Ego sure tempts me to get one but the Commute is much easier to get here in Singapore.

Or should I just get the Commute and also get Tom Bihn’s Absolute Shoulder Strap?

]]> By: Pocket.Net - Mobile 2.0 : Judie has an EGO!http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17243 Pocket.Net - Mobile 2.0 : Judie has an EGO! Fri, 04 May 2007 14:30:23 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17243 [...] Read the FULL Tom Bihn Ego Messenger Bag Review hear at Gear Diary Published Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:03 AM by Mobility Site Filed under: General [...] [...] Read the FULL Tom Bihn Ego Messenger Bag Review hear at Gear Diary Published Thursday, May 03, 2007 11:03 AM by Mobility Site Filed under: General [...]

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17217 Mitchell Oke Fri, 04 May 2007 01:43:23 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17217 I'm eying "The Buzz" slimline backpack. They have a new version for the 15" MBP!! I’m eying “The Buzz” slimline backpack. They have a new version for the 15″ MBP!!

]]> By: Judiehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17214 Judie Fri, 04 May 2007 01:09:30 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17214 Hmmmm, I can see. :-) Just looking at the two, I like the looks and personalization possiblities of the Ego better, but that's just me. Hmmmm, I can see. :-) Just looking at the two, I like the looks and personalization possiblities of the Ego better, but that’s just me.

]]> By: Randiushttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17200 Randius Thu, 03 May 2007 17:10:15 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17200 An excellent review which makes me think twice about getting the Empire Builder. Judie, will you have a chance to review the Empire Builder? An excellent review which makes me think twice about getting the Empire Builder. Judie, will you have a chance to review the Empire Builder?

]]> By: Experience Mobility » Blog Archive » Judie has an EGO!http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17193 Experience Mobility » Blog Archive » Judie has an EGO! Thu, 03 May 2007 14:21:52 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17193 [...] Read the FULL Tom Bihn Ego Messenger Bag Review hear at Gear Diary [...] [...] Read the FULL Tom Bihn Ego Messenger Bag Review hear at Gear Diary [...]

]]> By: TextGuru’s Phone News: The best news about the latest phones!http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17192 TextGuru’s Phone News: The best news about the latest phones! Thu, 03 May 2007 14:12:17 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17192 [...] Read the FULL Tom Bihn Ego Messenger Bag Review hear at Gear Diary [...] [...] Read the FULL Tom Bihn Ego Messenger Bag Review hear at Gear Diary [...]

]]> By: Mitchell Okehttp://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17186 Mitchell Oke Thu, 03 May 2007 11:51:48 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2007/05/03/the-tom-bihn-ego-messenger-bag-review/#comment-17186 Nice review! I know what you mean about those shoulder straps. I have one on a Belkin bag I bought a while back, and it is just brilliant!! Most comfortable shoulder strap I have ever used. Nice review! I know what you mean about those shoulder straps. I have one on a Belkin bag I bought a while back, and it is just brilliant!! Most comfortable shoulder strap I have ever used.

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