I rarely travel without my MacBook Air, but even though it is light (just 3.5 pounds), I still have to lug it through airports and onto planes. Like all of you, we each have our own strategy for dealing with mobile technology while on the road. Up until now, I have placed my MacBook Air in an Incase sleeve (which provides padded protection) and carried it in my Eagle Creek carryon along with my reading material, Bose headphones, pens and pencils, iPhone, and occasionally some spare underwear. While this solution is practical, all that weight still gets carried on my shoulder through the airport.
So when I was offered the chance to review Office Depot's new ATIVA Mobil-IT collection, I jumped at the opportunity. I received an Ativa Rolling Backpack review model several days later. Weighing about 8 pounds, it feels very sturdy. Constructed of black ballistic nylon, the case has no less than ten exterior zippered compartments (with some interior zippered compartments as well) that will appeal to well-organized business professionals who want a designated place in their bag for everything. Measuring 18" high by 10" wide by almost 7.5" deep, the rolling backpack provides padded storage for your notebook computer; the largest compartment can hold several days' worth of clothing. The zippered pocket in the very front is an organizer's dream with labeled storage areas for a cell phone, digital camera, iPod, Bluetooth, and business cards (as well as a ring on which to attach your keys). Oh, and most importantly, it has two wheels and a handle by which to roll the bag through the airport.
You can win one of the bags for yourself with Office Depot's Technology Apology contest which launches June 21. More information is available at the Technology Apology website.
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