At Sporkings.com, we pride ourselves in providing our readers with run-downs of the best accessories available for your beloved gadgets. As an update to our iPad accessories article at the iPad launch last year, we thought it was about time to not only give you an update, but to also provide the netbook fans out there something to carry their devices around with style.
We’ve done some shopping around and are extremely happy with the results, one brand in particular came to light, Knomo; A brand renowned for their executive yet trendy laptop-friendly bags. Their range of netbook and ipad accessories carry the same high quality and customer experience we’ve come to expect.
Every bag purchased from Knomo has a unique tracking number permanently stitched to the inside tag. Register this number on their website along with your contact details, then if you ever lose your bag, someone only has to call the freephone number on the inside tag and you’ll be contacted and your bag will be returned to you. Such a fantastic idea, all bags should feature this service.
We picked out three particular accessories for this month’s run-down. Starting with the Kilkenny. A 10 inch, real leather, cross-body messenger bag with a dedicated padded compartment perfect for either a netbook or an iPad. If you are carrying the iPad in your bag, we recommend you use a slim sleeve, just to protect the screen from scratches, should you drop your keys into the wrong compartment for example. The iPad Slim Sleeve is again real leather and padded. This sleeve differs from others with a handy pull-out tab, which will slide the iPad out of the sleeve and pops back down when you re-insert it. Kind of funky.
After using them for a couple of weeks, Kilkenny + netbook, or Kilkenny + iPad Slim Sleeve + iPad are our preferred carry-around accessories from the Knomo range. You can’t get much more stylish than the Killkenny, and it’ll protect your sub 10 inch devices with the in-built shockproof strips.
Of course if you’re after something smaller and more hand-held to carry around your netbook or iPad, rather than a full carry-bag, then the Netbook 10 inch Sleeve may be what you’re looking for. Quilted nylon for softness, zipper for security, this is a light and handy bag if the only thing you want to carry with you is your netbook or iPad.
More details about the specific accessories can be found below. All the products mentioned above are available from www.knomo.com.
Kilkenny 10”
The stylish Kilkenny Cross-Body messenger bag is soft and squishy full grain leather teamed with lightweight fabric made from recycled bottles, moulding perfectly to your shape making it one of the most comfortable man-bags around. Holding a 10” Netbook, Laptop or Apple’s new iPad, the Kilkenny has a quilted pouch within, with shockproof protection strip running through the base, to keep your choice of hardware protected and safe. Magnetic snap-fasteners secure the front flap, under which lays a pouch with organiser pockets for travel documents/passport. Internally the Kilkenny offers space for your iPod, mobile phone, keys and other work essentials etc. With an external back pocket for holding your newspaper, book or other gadgets, the Kilkenny is a must-have for tech fans. Priced at £135.
iPad Slim Sleeve
knomo’s first iPad sleeve is a simple slip-cover design made from sumptuous full-grain leather with luxurious crushed-velveteen lining. Your iPad will slide easily inside, protecting it against knocks and bumps, while the clever pull-tab ensures it is easy to retrieve. Between the leather outer and velveteen lining is additional padding, ensuring your iPad sleeve is thick enough to protect against damage, yet slim enough to easily slip inside your bag, along with all your other daily essentials. knomo’s handy tracker tag also comes as standard inside the iPad case, so make sure you register your unique ID number on the knomo website. Available in fuchsia, black and brown, Apple’s must-have gadget now has a must-have accessory. Priced at £55.
Netbook 10” Sleeve
Ultra light and super slim, this bag is the ultimate laptop accessory. The sleeve is made from durable quilted nylon with a zip off leather top, and hasa retractable padded handle for added comfort. There is also an external back pocket to hold laptop cables etc. Priced at £35.
