Targus TLE400 17 Deluxe Leather Notebook Case Reviews

• Great Quality

  
  By A2GANR9I6XHTU9 on 2006-08-21
  I had a hard time finding a laptop bag in the stores that was big enough for a 17 inch widescreen and when I did see a couple here and there they were of inferior quality. Then I came on Amazon and saw this one. This is the Perfect bag with ample room to store all you need. You can fit a lot in the bag besides the laptop. It contains several other compartments to store whatever else youd like to take along with you. The bag is made of high quality leather and has an adjustable strap you can either attach or just carry the bag by the handle. This is a very well made notebook holder and you will be proud to carry it. Highly Recommended/Good Value for the money.
  
  

• Good lightweight case

  
  By A271MRL7XMZFAN on 2005-08-03
  This is a good computer case in terms of being lightweight and having lots of pockets for storing things. My one reservation about it is that it's no more than about 40% leather; the rest is plastic (or pleather).
  
  

• "Excellent Product At A Very Reasonable Price"

  
  By A161L5ZRHYAF2P on 2006-03-24
  I own a HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop with a 17" screen and I wanted to buy a light leather case for it. I searched HP website and they highly recommended the Targus TLE400 for my laptop. I am glad I bought it because my laptob is already 9 lbs in weight and all the other cases for sale out there are too bulky and too heavy. This case is very light considering is made of leather, it only weights 5.1 lbs.
  Even though is a light case and it will accomodate a 17" screen comfortably and you still have room for the power cord and other miscellaneous components you might need to carry with you.
  It's rugged and I am sure that it will last me a long time but at the same time Targus offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty, so you can't go wrong.
  
  

• A Quality Product

  
  By AWI5RI03379E0 on 2006-07-31
  My new MacBook Pro 17" fits the Targus TLE400 case with room to spare and padding to protect this expensive laptop. I also carry around the power adaptor, a mouse, file folders and paper for meetings, and frequently a GPS sensor. The case is relatively lightweight, but made of good material. The leather is very nice, but there is also a lot of plastic in this case. However, it is also of good quality. I like the rubber skids on the bottom of the case and the double zippers for most closures. The removable velcro mesh pocket is great for storing the Mac's power adaptor and an ethernet cable. I never use the cell phone pocket, but I do use the pencil/pen holders and the various size pockets for media, spare batteries, etc. I enjoy the comfortable shoulder carrying strap, but I frequently also use the smaller handles when picking up or moving the case/computer. I would buy it again.
  
  

• When a Roller Bag won't do

  
  By A2GGKJ318HO2GE on 2008-03-21
  Sometimes a roller bag is overkill for my 17" HP Pavalion Laptop. For an inhouse or local city meeting - I needed a carry an over the shoulder strap attache for my 'puter.
  
  The Good:
  
  Carries my 17" laptop and a suite of accessories in convenience and style. Swallows the power brick, backup & software disks, travel mouse, 4 port powered USB hub, 160 GB pocket drive, a case of w/r DVDs, A Canon point and shoot digital camera, extra SD memory chips, 4 AA spare batteries/charger and a power strip.
  
  The Bad:
  
  Needs slightly more padding for my taste. Bought a padded sleeve that has become so popular these days as an after market computer accessory doing double duty - after judging the level of shock protection offered was inadquate and the zippers are possible lethal weapons - not able clear the laptop w/o scratching the big hunk of plastic case. An ok - inexpensive workaround.
  
  The "Ugly"
  
  Ok, not really ugly - but I liked the movie metaphor.
  
  I'm a guy - so what do I care about how luggage looks, right? Well - I expected genuine soft cowhide leather and got something a little less. My rollerbag ...Targus TXL717 17 XL Rolling Notebook Case is nylon - ok - I expected Nylon. Targus constructed a notebook case using nylon in less exposed areas, and what is probably SPLIT leather - still attractive till you get up close - and then you see how it met its pricepoint. If I'm going nylon, I 'll get nylon. This bag is a mixture of materials with leather surfaces. Bought it as an impulse item. Next time I'll spring a few more bucks for quality leather - harder to find for a 17" laptop case.The case is still worth 4 stars in my judgement. Based on price and convenience - I dinged it a bit for construction and engineering. Would I buy it again? - yes (but would have slightly lower expectations)...
  
  Conclusion:
  
  An ok bag in what I think is split leather at an attractive price. Buy a padded sleeve for your laptop - gives it extra shock and scratch protection using this case. The sleeve then becomes a PITA at the airport - a two step process to take the laptop out for TSA inspection. A better padded roller bag or case is a better choice here - leave the sleeve and this case home when you take your 17" laptop for an airplane ride
  
  
• No complaints
  By A340H40KL7X4OO on 2007-01-23
  I've been using this case ever since I got my laptop back in early December, so after using it for two months now I can honestly say I have had no complaints. I can easily fit everything I need into the various pockets/compartments. Plenty of room for my power cable/adapter, USB full-sized mouse, car adapter, and even room for my portable USB speakers. I have a 17" laptop and it fits perfectly fine in the middle. I'm only a college student, not like a high-class business professional so I will admit I was a little skeptical when I got it that it would look maybe a little too "glossy" or something, but after a day or so I barely noticed and it really does look nice.
  
  Great product and it definitely does what it's supposed to do, I recommend this product based on my use thus far.
  
  
• Great Deal
  By AIO5Y7PPYR3JJ on 2007-06-11
  This is a great case for under fifty bucks. It looks professional, is solidly made, and has plenty of pockets. The space for the computer could use more padding, particularly since it has room to spare. (Don't use this bag for any computer smaller than 17".) I didn't notice any odd smell, as another user noted.
  
  
• I am pleased with my purchase
  By A3P9OBZUKT6IVM on 2006-12-28
  I really like my new case (TLE300). It's perfect in size, lightweight, and not too big or bulky. If you want a bag to carry books and stuff in as well as a laptop, this is not the bag for you. The section for the computer fits my 15.4 inch screen laptop (and chillpad) perfectly, and the accessory section has ample room for cords, battery, mouse, pens, etc. There is also room for a few files or magazines. On the outside, there is a cell phone case on one side (which I won't be using for a cell phone, but will be using to hold a set of keys for easy access). I also like that it has the small feet on the bottom. The outside is mostly all leather -- or at least appears to be -- with the inside being lined with black padded material in the computer part and a black shiny-type fabric in the accessories part. The handles and shoulder strap are part leather and part nylon. I think it looks really nice! Also, Amazon's info gave a delivery estimate of "January 9, 2007 - January 15, 2007", but I ordered on Christmas Day and it arrived by UPS just 2 days later on 12/27 -- and that was using the free super-saver shipping! Anyway, I think it is a pretty good deal for the money and am happy with my purchase.
  
  
• Good stuff
  By A32FNYQVSHYM04 on 2007-06-27
  The bag looks good. The main problem is the lack of leather. Both faces has good quality lather - for that is looking good, but sides are made from very cheap rubber, including the phone pocket. I was a litlle disapointed, I would prefere to pay 15USD extra and to be all leather.
  
  
• Exceptional Case for the Price - Targus 15.4"
  By AE0NKROWCHV1S on 2007-05-27
  I am very happy with the Targus case I purchased for my Dell Inspiron E1505 with 15.4" screen. However, the leather really appears to be a mock leather ( how do you really tell these days ??), but I don't care, because this case is so well made.
  
  On one side of the case, it has two zippered pockets. The larger of the pockets has ample space and organized slots or netted compartments for cords, earphones, mice, pens, and business cards. The zippers have large sturdy tabs that are eye-pleasing, and functional. The metal clasps for the optional carrying strap have a matted pewter finish like the zippers. The strap is a durable nylon with a neck contoured, and padded neck pad that I appreciate each time to swing it around my neck to carry my laptop from the car or train to where ever. The case's carrying handles are not suitable for carrying this case any distance. They work well for putting the case on a desk or chair, or carrying the computer within the office, but that's all. Since I prefer the strap to carry it, the cases' handles are adequate for my usage.
  
  The other side of the case has a large velcro closed flap suitable for files or notepads. Velcro closures are used on the areas of the case that have compartments or organizers, so there is no worry about broken or ripped snaps. The bottom, four corners of the case are reinforced for protection, and balance. This case is well designed and functional.
  
  I am so happy that I purchased this case. For the price, it is a great value.
  
  
• Very nice for the price
  By A1ZNN4OGOON19T on 2007-01-11
  The case is very well built and sturdy. It even stands well in an upright position due to good construction of the bottom base of the bag. It fits a 15.4" nice and snug with a good amount of padding evenly distributed around the notebook compartment, including the edges on the side. I think it is a very good value for the price.
  
  
• This is the second case I buy
  By A239X7XL2H5UND on 2007-07-16
  You cant image how great the leather look and the incredible low price!!!.
  
  Tha case can holds everything you need, cables, keys, telephone, CD, USB, pen, personal cards, it almost has a especial bag for cables, you can have every thin in the place, really organized.
  
  
• Great Bag for the Money
  By AQYVOZ5DYAF3Q on 2008-02-08
  This is a great bag for the money. I did a lot of searching online, as well as in stores, and for a low price, this bag had the most room inside for my new 17 inch macbook pro, even when I have it in it's protective padded sleeve! Many other bags I have tried, were advertised as fitting a 17 inch computer, but I had to squeeze the laptop in! Think of getting into your skinny jeans after the Holidays, it's like that! Plus, it's a good looking bag, it falls nicely against your body, and it has a comfortably padded adjustable shoulder strap. It also has a lot of nice little compartments inside the outer flap for accessories. I spent my budget on a top grade computer, the bag was secondary. All top grain leather bags start around $250, and go up to $400 and more... So, if you want to impress people with a designer leather case, this is not the bag for you. The Targus bag looks nice, and has a ton of room, but you won't see this bag on the fashion runways in New York. However, it is a great bag when you are heading to the runways... at the airport!
  
  
• Great bag and excellent price
  By A3NQOLG52M7ID1 on 2007-07-05
  This has been a great purchase. Plenty of room for a 17-inch laptop and is a high quality case with plenty of extra places to store other items.
  
  
  
• HORRIBLE!
  By AIB7GH9622AXM on 2009-08-17
  No the bag isn't horrible, but the other reviews here are horribly misleading.
  
  The glowing reviews would lead you to believe that you could waltz into a business meeting with this bag and feel confident about your professional appearance. The moment you open the box this bag SCREAMS budget. I don't why other reviewers thought the quality of this leather was good... it is very budget leather even if it is real leather (which I'm not sure of even after prodding and poking it several times).
  
  The other misleading thing is that thing bag is HUGE!! 17"?? This thing could probably easily fit a 19" laptop! I own an alienware 17" bag that has just gotten grimy over the years, and I thought THAT bag was big... this bag is wider by several inches in each dimension so I am sure a 19" would easily fit...
  
  BOTTOM LINE... make no mistakes... this is a 19" budget laptop bag. High/school college student, rough/travel use, back up bag, go right ahead and buy it. Professionals or anyone with taste, steer clear.
  
  
• Not so "deluxe" - OK but could be LOTS better
  By A3R2M5ABAYL63P on 2009-03-27
  First, I have an 8-year-old leather Targus case that I REALLY LIKE.
  
  I just received a monster HP HDX-18 (yes, 18-inch display) from work. I needed a new case. The TLE400 is only sorta OK - my honkin' "laptop" fits, but there are a few design details missed for no good reason, and at the time I got it, no other leather case was available from Targus.
  
  What they missed:
  
  - no fully-opening "lid" on the case. An 18-incher is HEAVY and hard to get in and out of the case. This is far and away the major flaw with the design. Zipper handles moved to either end get lost behind strap attach shackles.
  
  - 2-loop handle is annoying. Thin. Nylon is annoying. Each loop is off center, so bag hangs funny if picked up with only one loop. If full lid were present, only one (centered) handle with larger leather pad would work fine.
  
  - better front-pocket design with mesh pockets so I can see what's in them. The key-clip is good. Stretchy pen loops aren't - the elastic is gonna die eventually.
  
  - Slightly heavier leather with wider-radius edges is needed. Maybe this is a break-in issue. My old case is wonderful, so I wonder how the thinner leather of this case will age.
  
  - Needs better shoulder strap with larger pad. Strap shackles hang up on edges of case, hard (almost impossible) to unwind strap while walking.
  
  - Ditch the cell-phone pocket. Risky leaving phone there, and it sticks out annoyingly.
  
  enough for now...
  
  
• Good quality, sturdy notebook bag
  By A1J9THN17WP2N1 on 2007-03-22
  It's a good quality notebook bag that can fit 17" laptops/notebooks easily. Balances well on your shoulder (unlike some bags that rest lopsided). Good, strong stitch. It can get heavy, but then again you're carrying around a 17" laptop.
  
  
• Targus Notebook Case
  By A34I86S9FT86V3 on 2007-02-17
  I was looking for a notebook case for my 15.4 inch notebook computer that was not too heavy and bulky. The Targus TLE300 is sturdy and appears to be well built. The zippers, straps and stitching were better than expected for a case in this price range. The side pockets are just the right size to hold several sheets of paper, a magazine, CDs and the like. Don't expect to fit your entire desk into this bag along with your notebook - but that was not the intent anyway. It is great to take on the plane or to commute to the office. The Targus TLE300 is a great value for the money. The overall quality was better than expected.
  
  
• Targus Notebook Case
  By A2XOYNLPHXAB03 on 2007-01-20
  I was pleasantly surprised. It has all the room I need for ancillary items besides my computer.
  
  
• Doe not feel like a true laptop bag, most likely will scratch laptops with glossy finishes
  By AVKNZPKFNVE28 on 2008-11-12
  This bag is just not for me. The bag feels more like an executive brief case and not a true laptop bag. My biggest complaint is NONE of the zippers open the bag up completely, making it difficult to remove the laptop and place larger accessories in other slots. (I knew that before ordering. I did not know it would cause this problem) If you have a nice laptop, like I do. Over time a laptop will end up scratched many times over due to the friction of pulling it over the zippers in and out.
  
  
• Targus (TLE400) 17" Deluxe Leather Notebook Case
  By AIRWNCDPRRG4C on 2008-10-12
  The Targus TLE400 is a perfect case for my Dell 17" laptop and my Canon LiDE90 scanner. The laptop and power cord fit nicely into the center compartment and the scanner fits into the "file compartment" side. There is plenty of room in the compartment on the opposite site of the case for the mouse, cables and miscellaneous items. I am very pleased with the case and Amazon's usual prompt handling of my order.
  
  
• Overall, a good product
  By AIST7V8XF4A18 on 2007-11-29
  This is a good product for someone who travels a lot and needs a good looking, sturdy bag that has lots of pockets and space. As one reviewer observed, this bag is not 100% leather. But, it's from Targus and the quality/price ratio is pretty good. I would recommend this product!
  
  
• Targus Notebook case-Exceptional value
  By A3EUVDLAD4NNLN on 2007-11-03
  Although the Tatgus TLE400 notebook case is a bit on the expensive side, this Deluxe Leather case is well worth the extra expense. It is roomy with plenty of pockets for periferals, cords, USB drive, Power adapter or whatever. Plus a side pocket for your paperwork that will hold legal size folders and an end pocket for your cell phone. The leather is suptle and the comfortable, padded shoulder strap is angled to help stay in place. Downside, it is a bit heavy when fully loaded and the zippers are a bit stiff to use. Also it could use extra padding strips for the notebook compartment. But if you have a 17 inch notebook, this is the case for it; the only case I found that actually fits my Acer 17 inch perfectly. Or, even if you have a 15 inch notebook but need to carry legal size folders this would be the case to have.
  
  
  
• Targus Leather Notebook Case
  By A3ABA614EXHAIG on 2007-10-15
  I was very pleased when I recieved this notebook. It has space for a 15" laptop and velcro straps to hold it in securely. Also many pockets for cords, mouse, software, etc. Besides the carry handles, it comes with a clip on over the shoulder strap with a comfort handle. The only thing I would have preferred this laptop case to have was a zip around pocket for the laptop instead of sliding it in. But I am very pleased with it. The leather is also good quality.
  
  
• Targus Leather Case a Winner
  By AYI1LDJYGG0ZK on 2007-08-31
  The Targus TLE300 Leather Notebook/Laptop Case is a big winner with me! There are spaces in this bag for everything you would need, even files and a cell phone! The mesh pockets in the front zippered section are perfect for storing your AC adapter and file transfer cables, and there are even pockets for business cards which work really well to store a portable USB drive for those quick transfers! It is not overly padded, but sufficient, and the heavily padded area on the shoulder strap helps take the strain off when running through the airport! Targus is a top name in laptop cases, and this one deserves the name.
  
  
• Very good buy
  By A143FWC8Z0MMFJ on 2007-07-27
  I have purchased several 17 inch laptop cases/carriers and found them all to be too heavy, too bulky, and/or lacking file folder section or other storage elements. The only way that this item could be improved would be to add wheels and a telescoping handle without increasing the bulk/weight.
  
  
• It serves the purpose.
  By A9EPJMEXDN22X on 2009-11-25
  PROS: Nice and slim bag you can use to tote text books (2 max) or a laptop but not both at the same time. You can put a manila folder in the back pocket or inner sleeve. The strap is strong that will give you confidence that it will not break and damage your precious equipment.
  
  CONS: The inside pockets are too flimsy and some are a little too small. I fear a rip any second so I'm very careful. Could use a few more pockets.
  
  OVERALL: It's a real leather bag that is slim and professional. I recommend it with a little caution regarding the pockets.
  
  
• Leather?
  By A3SONKMGI65GXD on 2007-05-06
  Describing this case as leather is at best optimistic. Leather is used, but sparingly. If I had seen it before I bought it, I probably wouldn't have. That being said It will do the job, lots of room for my MacBook (13") and price is not bad.
  
  
• Nice leather but cheaply made
  By A1QXDMG5VPLGCL on 2007-10-12
  The leather seems to be good quality but the workmanship seems very cheap and the padding is insufficient. Cheap polyester satin lining throughout held together by single row stitching. I didn't trust it, so I returned it for a Samsonite.
  
  
• Great bag for oversized laptop
  By A26ZQ8STNQXTAO on 2009-05-10
  I had to hunt to find a bag to handle my new oversized laptop (HP HDX 18). This laptop has an 18.4" screen.
  
  As I researched, I wasn't even sure this bag would handle it, but was hoping as it is designed for 17" laptops.
  
  To my delight, it handles it with a tad bit to spare.
  
  It has convenient pockets for many things and I am able to store paperwork, etc..
  
  Overall, great bag that makes it comfortable to carry a behemoth laptop.
  
  

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