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REI Quantum Computer Brief

REI Quantum Computer Brief

Item # 763396
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Look professional without losing what's practical with the REI Quantum computer brief.

  • Separate laptop compartment allows access to your computer without having to go through the rest of the bag
  • Corrugated foam padding provides superior protection for your laptop computer; accommodates up to 15 in. laptops
  • Gusseted main compartment opens wide and features pockets for computer peripherals, legal-sized documents, files and books
  • Gusseted front pocket with organizer panel stows pens/pencils, cell phone, PDA, digital music player, computer peripherals and car keys
  • Zippered front pocket keeps small essentials within reach
  • Zippered end pocket and mesh pocket store a pocket umbrella and 1-liter water bottle
  • Rear zippered pocket is sized for magazines and files; unzip bottom and top zipper and slip the brief over wheeled luggage for convenient transport
  • Padded, adjustable shoulder strap creates comfortable carrying; padded carry handle lets you haul the bag at your side
  • 600-denier nylon fabric withstands everyday use

Imported.

Item 763396

REI Quantum Computer Brief Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight2 lbs. 6 oz.
Volume1,400 cubic inches
Dimensions16.5 x 12.5 x 6 inches
MaterialNylon
Number of pockets6 + main compartment

REI Quantum Computer Brief Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
REI Quantum Computer Brief
 
3.5

(based on 6 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • High quality (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Practical (4), Stylish (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Business (4)

      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      Jul

      30

      2008

      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Two things I would change

      By Moondog57

      from Topanga, CA

      About Me High-End Shopper

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Commuting
          • Light Protection
          • Travel

          Comments about REI Quantum Computer Brief:

          I would do two things to make this product better:
          1. The outside mesh pocket designed for carrying a beverage container is inadequate. Make it big enough to really hold a 1 liter Nalgene bottle. In fact I'm not really sure what the zippered fold out pocket on the other end of the bag is supposed to accomplish.
          2. Make it so the shoulder strap can be removed.
          That's it. Those two improvements would make all the difference.

          • Primary use:
          • Business

          (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          3

          2008

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great Style, Great Function, Great Value

          By jvance22

          from Chicagoland

          About Me Career, Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Stylish

          Site Member

          Pros

          • 17" not 15" Laptop
          • Easy To Access Items
          • Easy To Carry
          • Good Capacity
          • High Quality
          • Pleanty of organization

          Cons

          • Balance bag tips forward

          Best Uses

          • Business Travel
          • WORK

          Comments about REI Quantum Computer Brief:

          Like the other reviewer I searched high and low for a good briefcase that had the capacity and organization I needed with the professional look I could afford. With most briefcases selling upwards of [$]this bag for [$] was a great buy.The other review sums it up very well. My only two main additions would be that this bag has a ton of little options to help you stay organized and is very easy to access everything, though I would like to see more than 2 slots for pens, but you can use the small pockets inside for additional storage.Also, the specs list it as being able to carry a 15" laptop. I checked with one of my work computers as the spaced looked larger than 15" and it will hold a 17" laptop.

          • Primary use:
          • Business

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          19

          2008

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          After a long search, I've found it

          By Urbanite

          from Boston, MA

          About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Easy To Access Items
          • Easy To Carry
          • Good Capacity
          • High Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Briefcase alternative

            Comments about REI Quantum Computer Brief:

            Surprisingly, I like this bag! My old one of 10 years broke and I needed to find something new. So many bags are just these messenger bags with no pockets or hard to access. or they have a laptop seciton that so hard and clunky it makes the bag uncomfortable. After months of looking I picked this up and have been a very happy camper.one main divided pocket. One front 'space' with lots of pen and business card pockets, zippered compartment, big pocket, and still room to 'throw' small things in. Outer pocket for a book (but not a big one - that outer pocket could be bigger). rear zip can hold papers.. Laptop compartment is less bulky than other bags with laptop sections - I end up using it as another pocket to keep files in. (it's stiff yet flexible, with eggshell foam inside. great for a laptop, but doesn't add a lot of bag weight). Phone pocket on one side, water bottle pocket on other.. Shoulder strap is surprisingly comfortable. Only quirk - the main zippers seem 'lose' but function well. [...] so...I'm a very happy camper all around.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            23

            2008

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Briefcase

            By Dabrador

            from Cincinnati, OH

            About Me Modern, Practical, Stylish

            Site Member

            Pros

            • High Quality
            • Lightweight
            • Stylish

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Commuting
              • Daily Use

              Comments about REI Quantum Computer Brief:

              This is a great briefcase. I take exception to the previous reviewers. Why would I want to lug around a 1 liter Nalgene on the end of this briefcase? That's overkill. My cycling water bottle fits perfect. Or, one of those smaller water bottles will work. Also, mine does sit upright. I guess if you have it loaded in a certain way, it'll tip over.

              I reviewed a lot of cases. This one was perfect. I can easily get to the laptop without opening up another flap. The case is not over burdened with too may pockets. The ones it has are just right to carry the essentials.

              Great case!

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Primary use:
              • Business

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Aug

              25

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Moondog's review update

              By Moondog57

              from Same as before, California

              Site Member

              Comments about REI Quantum Computer Brief:

              The bag does well as far as holding files, a computer, power cords, etc.
              Besides my previous pro-con comments I have one more item to add about the shoulder strap:
              It needs to be a bit wider and a bit more stout. It crumples where it attaches to the rings.

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jul

              28

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Design Flaws

              By kmcken

              from Atlanta, GA

              About Me Practical, Stylish

              Pros

              • Comfortable Strap
              • Lots Of Pockets And Features
              • Nice looking brief case

              Cons

              • Does not hold shape well
              • Does not stand upright

              Best Uses

                Comments about REI Quantum Computer Brief:

                I loved this case when I saw it in the store, it has great features, and looks very stylish. I really liked everything about this bag, the price is great. Lots of pockets, inside and out for cell phone, pens etc. But, I am returning it as it has some serious design flaws. It will not stand upright on it's own, (as displayed on the above product diagram), in fact it tips over with equal distribution of files/items on both sides. Standing upright is important. Also, it does not hold it's shape well, so files get a little bent inside. I went to store to see if the other ones did that too, and sure enough, not only did they tip over but some of them had seriously warped undersides. I was disappointed to have to return this bag. I thought I had found the right one, at the right price.

                • Primary use:
                • Business

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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