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STM Evolution

By Wendy Hogan, CNET.com.au on 25 October 2007 02:26 PM

Tags: stm, laptop, evolution, bag, backpack, strap, pocket, stylish

Manufacturer: STM

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Talkback 3 comments

    You know you have a lack of ma ...0099 -- 25/10/07

    You know you have a lack of material when the Managing Director & Vice President, CNET Networks Australia is forced to churn out copy to cover for her lazy journos......

    I got this bag for my Dell Ins ...Vince -- 12/01/08

    I got this bag for my Dell Inspiron (only in the larger 15" size) and I have really enjoyed it. I go to school in Orlando so the rain fly has come in handy and the storage is decent. But the best part is that the pack does an awesome job of staying dry w/ the rain fly; I have been in to some real bad rain storms and my laptop has remained fine.

    The good: Rain fly,comfortable to wear, hides laptop well, good ventilation while wearing.

    The bad: Water proof zipper is deteriorating after just one semester, strap over the laptop section broke, and there are a few small tears in the seams.

    Poor Quality Anonymous -- 29/09/09

    The bag looks nice enough, and the design is ok, but the quality is not up to par.

    It has a cheep feel, and I know I could rip the straps off the bag with a good tug. Not strong or durable enough for me.

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The good:
  • Waterproof zippers and rain cover make for a great all-weather option
  • Shoulder straps, tuck-away waist harness and back padding add comfort
  • Small and compact, with lots of specialist pockets for all your digital gear
The bad:
  • Concealed laptop section is a very snug fit, not easy to slip the computer in and out if you already have gear in the bag
  • Lots of pockets, but not much room to fill them with paperwork or personal items once laptop is in the bag
The bottomline:

Designed to be compact, the Evolution is suitable for a short inner-city commute or travel to meetings only. If you’re looking for an all-purpose laptop bag to use for longer commutes and/or travelling, it’s probably best to source something a little larger in size and capacity.

Editors’ rating:

7/10

RRP: AU$139.95

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