Review: Thule Crossover TCBP-117 Backpack for 17-Inch MacBook Pro

Although advertised for the 17" MacBook Pro, other 17" and under laptops will fit with no problem. The laptop compartment is well padded and is much nicer than the previous backpacks I've purchased in the past. The main compartment easily carries many books with ease and depending on how full you have your pack, can be adjusted on the sides creating a snug fit for the items inside. No more books shifting!

The top has a protected compartment - a nice hard-shelled case to keep breakable items in (glasses, phone, etc.) and if you don't want or like it, the hard shell is removable, creating a soft compartment. This compartment is also lockable, so no more lost items falling out.

There are so many compartments in this back and they were made for easy access. You don't have to open your whole bag to get your books or your laptop out. On the sides are two pockets that have mesh that folds out, and were designed to carry water bottles. When not in use, just zip them closed and no worries about getting them snagged on anything.

The backpack is made of a lightweight but sturdy fabric, and is water-resistant. The handles and straps are stitched on and do not appear that they would easily come apart. The straps are solid and well padded and are comfortable.

The Case Logic Thule Crossover Backpack is perfect for the college student. It's very nicely designed and designed to be well used (and probably abused). I have been VERY pleased with my pack so far!





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Belkin Surge Protector 7 Outlet With Telephone Protection - Review

The first thing I noticed when I took this surge protector out of the package, was its nice sleek design. It looks updated and modern next to the old rectangular one we had before. Yes, I know, looks aren't everything. The Belkin Surge Protector is as functional as it is good looking.

Things I really liked:

*The sleek design looks very nice in the home/office.
*The strip widens at the bottom which allows not only 3 I/O phone lines, but allows for a better seat for a larger power adapter.
*The last outlet is spaced with a larger gap from the other six to allow for a larger power adapter. No more losing an outlet!!
*There are sliding safety covers that close and keep dust out of unused outlets.
*This strip has 7 outlets next to the 6 my old one had.
*The toggle switch is large and easy to use.
*There are two lights to let you know if you are protected (green) or not protected (red).
*The cord is heavy and long (12 ft)
*It comes with an amazing protection warranty.
*The holes that allow for hanging are keyed horizontally instead of vertically.
*Phone line protection

Things I didn't care for:

*The large toggle switch seems to be easy to bump off. A few times when hubby has worked around it he has ended up bumping the switch off.
*The phone I/O does not have covers to keep the dust out when not in use.
*Cannot be used with A/V equipment.

All in all, this is a great power strip. I can't say if it really does protect up to 2000 Joules as the manufacturer claims, but I do know I feel comfortable and quite confident saying my equipment is protected better than it was before.

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