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Jun 19 2010

G-DRIVE mobile FireWire

G DRIVE mobile with MacBook Pro 300x197 G DRIVE mobile FireWire

At first look, the G-DRIVE mobile FireWire G DRIVE mobile FireWire1 will remind you of Apple’s MacBook Pro and though it’s not milled out of a single slab of aluminum, it is clearly cut from the same design cloth as the revolutionary notebook. It’s got the same matte finish on the sides and bottom, a shiny black top surface reminiscent of the MacBook Pro’s screen—even the activity light matches.

By the numbers, the G-DRIVE mobile is a light (9 ounces), portable 250GB or 500GB drive that spins at 5400RPM and transfers data over FireWire 800 or USB 2.0. G-Technology includes a FW800-to-FW400 cable for those of us who still makes use of some of Apple’s older tech. Best of all for this coffee shop hopping blogger, the drive is bus powered. That’s right—no frikkin’ brick. Yes, that means it will drain your MacBook Pro’s battery while it’s attached but, hey, you don’t need to leave it attached all the time and I bet you perpetually keep your notebook tethered to the wall with AC power anyway.2

Down to the cost and quality, the G-DRIVE mobile, like all drives I’ve ever had from G-Technology, is top tier and as such is a little bit more expensive than the run-of-the-mill portable FireWire drive. But at USD$149.99 with a 3-Year warranty, I think you’re getting incredible value and dependability. This is a sweet little drive and belongs in your laptop case.

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  2. I gotta say, this is a practice I don’t quite get: you laptop wants to be free. Plug it in to charge it, not to use it…not when you’re out. That’s my rant. [↩]

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Oct 29 2008

Tom Bihn adds laptop bags for new 15-inch MacBook Pros to their catalog

I am a huge Tom Bihn fan. This is a company that listens to its customers and makes some great products. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Today, Tom Bihn announced sizes of their Checkpoint Flyer checkpoint friendly laptop briefcase and Brain Cell laptop case specifically for the new 15-inch MacBook Pro.

If you’re not familiar with the Checkpoint Flyer Briefcase, watch the video embedded here. It is the first airport security “checkpoint friendly” bag designed specifically for Mac laptops.

The Brain Cell is a laptop sleeve designed to be used alone or clipped securely inside a variety of Tom Bihn bags. Brain Cell compatibility in a Tom Bihn bag means that you will not just have your laptop held securely during transit, it also means if you buy a new laptop of a different size, you need only update the Brain Cell to make it fit in your bag!

The Checkpoint Flyer sells for USD$220 USD (including laptop insert). The Brain Cell (Size 4Z) sells for USD$60. Both are available for pre-order from the Tom Bihn website and ship by late November.

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Mar 15 2007

Introducing the Ego Laptop Messenger Bag by Tom Bihn

422696155 1b04adb083 m Introducing the Ego Laptop Messenger Bag by Tom BihnTom Bihn, a company that designs and manufactures laptop bags, backpacks, messenger bags and briefcases in its Seattle, Washington factory has introduced the Ego, a new mid-size messenger bag designed to fit the 13″ MacBook and 15.4″ MacBook Pro laptops with the optional Brain Cell hard-sided laptop case. Among the unique features of the Ego is an interchangeable front stripe available in over 24 different colors and fabrics that allows the user to continually customize the look of their bag.
The Ego was designed by Tom Bihn and is manufactured by the highly-skilled sewing crew in the Seattle, Washington production factory, where all Tom Bihn bags are made. The Ego is constructed out of the same high-quality materials used in all Tom Bihn bags, including YKK splash-proof zippers, Duraflex Warrior Buckles, easy-to-grab zipper pulls, and U.S-made Ballistic Nylon and Cordura. When using the Ego, one will discover the thoughtful details standard on Tom Bihn designs: extra places to hook the included key snap, plenty of spots for pens, and water bottle pockets that can be cinched down when not in use.

The Ego is USD$130.00 and is available through the Tom Bihn web site and the Tom Bihn Seattle store. It is in stock and ready to ship now.
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