Crumpler Wee Bee and Tucano Second Skin thoughts and pictures

[Gordy]

After getting my powerbook I needed something to keep my precious safe and clear from harm. I had a look at various options but the ones that leapt to mind were the Crumpler Wee Bee and the Tucano Second Skin

Crumpler Wee Bee

This is a tiny little bag for the 12in powerbook. I cannot believe how well made this bag is, material is top quality as is the seems and stiching. There is plenty of velcro to keep all the flaps in place. Opening it gives access to a small front pocket with a velcro opening I've put my network and phone cable in there. On the main flap is a small net pocket with a zip for smaller items. The powerbook has its own special slot with a large flap holding it securly in place.

There is space inside to put a fair bit of stuff along with your powerbook. The inside is a bright orange material which looks fairly waterproof which is a bonus.

The strap is nice and comfy with a pad for your shoulder.

Overall its very impressive and looks like it would take a lot of abuse without any problems.

I got mine for £51 inc vat and shipping from http://we-sell-crumpler.co.uk/index.asp it took a few days to arrive as it wasn't in stock at the time but they pulled out all the stops and even shipped it direct from the supplier for me which was very good. I emailed them and got a very quick response from Paula who answered my questions and helped me out. They are the cheapest by some margin so its well worth a look if you are after a crumpler bag.

One of its biggest plus's is that it looks nothing like your normal laptop bag so thieves wont be drawn to it when you are out and about.

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[Gordy]

Tucano Second Skin Black 12in

This case is very different from the crumpler its aimed at people who want to chuck there powerbook in any old bag. Its a perfect fit and seems very well made. It provides quite a bit of padding but I dont see the powerbook surviving drops for massive heights in this case, but it would help things a lot.

Its quick to put the powerbook in and you can tie it up with the wee bee for extra protection as it just fits into the slot for the powerbook.

My main critisms of this is all the silly writing on the outside I'd prefer a simple logo as it tells everyone you have a very expensive laptop for stealing.

I got mine from the local apple reseller it cost £25 which is far too expensive for me, you can get it for £16.99 online but have to pay a fair bit of shipping with most of the stores I looked at (9.99 in one!!) As no where had the in stock I just bit the bullet and got it.

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[menthel]

I have the second skin too, but the larger formal lounge bag by crumpler that also fits my camera in a special compartment. Very well made bags indeed.

[Gordy]

Yeah they are excellent aren't they

[Lowe]

Got a 17" second skin. Luckily I didn't pay for it.. silly money for what they are. And yes - I wish they were plain!

[BroadbandPlacey]

the tucanos are top notch - £20 protects it from those bumps and scrapes

love mine - well worth it

[Basher]

Great bags, I've got one for my 15" PB, cost me £45 which seems a bit cheap compared to yours, weird.

Anyway awesome bags, get one!