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Jahue replied on November 25, 2008 17:18 to the question "Does a new MacBook Pro fit in a custom laptop messenger bag?" in Timbuk2:

Any chance on getting this fixed? adjusting the bags / laptop compartment.

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Jahue replied on November 08, 2008 19:52 to the problem "Commute not "rain-safe"?" in Timbuk2:

I think its time we revisit this Idea. Have the laptop compartments gotten bigger/longer (slightly) or are the users of these bags still ignorant. I understand as a design professional that we did not conceive of the Idea but we the users are trying to help. And where is the protected rubber bottom that was going to be added to the messenger (laptop). It might just be me but I want a bag that I don't have to worry about and my very first commute back when Timbuk2 was new is still better than the other 4 I own. I find my self going back to it more and more. Please give us some more protection the things we are asking for are minimal.

Jahue started following the idea "it would be awesome if you could design a pocket for the laptop cord in the laptop messenger. Laptop cords are usually pretty bulky. It'd be great to just stuff it somewhere and be done with it." in Timbuk2.

Jahue started following the idea "Laptop messanger bag with zippered laptop comparment" in Timbuk2.

Jahue started following the idea "I would buy the commute bag if it was offered in different colors" in Timbuk2.

Jahue replied on November 26, 2007 02:07 to the question "Does the Classic Messenger laptop insert velcro in?" in Timbuk2:

So on the CLASSIC/ Regular Messenger the laptop insert is sewn in? I have a laptop messenger that has the compartment sewn in. So when customizing the classic messenger with the compartment/sleeve its also fixed? This makes little if any sense I need to be able to remove the compartment if you select that option then it makes it a laptop messenger not a classic/regular messenger.

Jahue asked a question in Timbuk2 on November 23, 2007 03:38:

Does the Classic Messenger laptop insert velcro in?

I noticed when customizing a classic messanger you can add a laptop sleeve/insert, does it velcro in place? Does it have a clossing flap?

Jahue replied on November 06, 2007 02:22 to the problem "Commute not "rain-safe"?" in Timbuk2:

I completely agree, I have emailed customer service several times, and they basically tell me thanks but no thanks. I have one of the original messengers and the thing is really close to being water proof, the laptop compartment closes tight so you can barley see the laptop and the top flap full closes the bag. I bought another Commute for my wife and the specs seem to have changes, her MacBook Pro is barely under the edge mine sits almost a full inch under the edge. Since then I have bought a laptop messanger and I love the padding but it has the same problems. I scratched the top of my laptop just getting items out of the bag, so I went back to my old bag. I would love to see the messange and the commute get a full top flap on the laptop compartment. This would aid in protection and in rain protection. I bike to work 3-4 times a week and I often get stuck in the rain and my Old commute never gets wet on the inside. To my horror I switched to the laptop messenger because of its padding and the first time it rains the bottom of the bag was holding water. So I went back to my old bag. I love timbuk 2 dont get me wrong but there are several design flaws ( I know harsh but a laptop that is exposed near the top of the bag come on ) that could be handled better.

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Jahue replied on October 16, 2007 02:38 to the problem "I have a Laptop Messenger and my MacBook Pro Is above the top of the laptop compartment" in Timbuk2:

Sure no problem, Thanks

Jahue

Jahue reported a problem in Timbuk2 on October 12, 2007 23:38:

I have a Laptop Messenger and my MacBook Pro Is above the top of the laptop compartment

I bought the laptop messenger as a replacement and I worry about putting my laptop in it (MacBook Pro 15in). The laptop is just slightly above the edge of the built in compartment, so much so that the velcro latch opens my laptop up sometimes. The other problem is that the sides on the main flap stay open even when closed, some times letting water in while riding in the rain. Is this normal, If I order another will it be the same?

Jahue replied on September 20, 2007 19:35 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

I dont need alot of room the compartment size of the laptop messanger is about the right size. The problem I have with the laptop messenger is that my laptop is not fully protected, the top of the laptop is even with the top of the sleeve that it rests in, and that there are no external pockets. Take the medium laptop messenger give the laptop compartment a full top flap ( cover the laptop like the sleeves do ), and add the external pockets of the commute ( plus a small back pocket that is some what hidden ) and you have the perfect traveling laptop bag / bag.

Jahue asked a question in Timbuk2 on September 20, 2007 19:25:

Why are the bag colors selections done by seasons?

I never buy a bag to fit my seasonal wardrobe. So why not give us all the colors all the time? I know stocking gets to be a hasel but I dont order a bag every year and timing my selection to correspond with what colors are in season sound ridiculous to me. I love my Orange/Gold/Orange commute and would love to have another but thats not in season so I cant spend my 130 bucks until its in season? And if I miss that season I have to wait?

Jahue replied on September 20, 2007 19:19 to the question "why does the commute x-large come only in black (boring boring black) while the commute medium comes in a wide range of colors? Can I get the commute xl in something other than boring, boring, boring black?" in Timbuk2:

I would like to see the commute in the build your own section!

Jahue replied on September 20, 2007 19:15 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

I would love to see a tough laptop compartment that could handel having another persons carry-on on top of it.
I would also love to see lots of external pockets for those items that need to be gotten to quickly, such as ( camera, phone, ipod, psp, passport, tickets, earphones, pen/pencil, etc )
I currently travel with my commute and it works well, exept I am always worried about the amount of padding in the laptop compartment, and not having enough room for a complete change of clothes.
Thanks

Jahue started following the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2.

Jahue started following the question "why does the commute x-large come only in black (boring boring black) while the commute medium comes in a wide range of colors? Can I get the commute xl in something other than boring, boring, boring black?" in Timbuk2.