MacDailyNews Reviews The Smart Alec

MacDailyNews recently reviewed the Smart Alec backpack. What did they think? Here's an excerpt:

"The first thing you'll notice about the Smart Alec is the lack of pockets, zippers, netting, straps and other assorted junk that seems designed to catch on things under airline seats and just about anywhere else. The Smart Alec's designers seem to have spent a lot of time with and thinking about the backpack and how it would actually be used by people. One doesn't need 57 pockets and zippers tacked on everywhere if the pockets and zippers provided are correct already (Bihn does offer other, more traditional bags and backpacks. Please see link below). It's minimalist design with maximum usability - like the Mac."

And:

"I tried Bihn's Soft Cell ($30) soft-sided sleeve and also the hard-sided Monolith ($45) inside the Smart Alec. Both are vertically-oriented, so you can slip your MacBook in and out of your backpack without having to take the sleeve out of your backpack as you would have to do with a horizontal sleeve. Even though I consider both sleeves to be overpriced by about $10, I quickly chose the Monolith because I felt it offers more protection (even though my PowerBook was no worse for the wear using a sleeve very similar to the Soft Cell for years), has a convenient handle on the top, and also secures to the Smart Alec's interior with a clip system. Either sleeve will work well."

My thoughts: It's true that our bags cost more than most bags out there. Why is that? We use the best quality materials possible, and we make our products in our own factory in Seattle, Washington. Making our products in our own factory ensures that our employees are treated well and our products are made right. It does cost a little bit more, but I think it's worth it.

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