Two New Brain Cell Sizes: 2M (HP Pavilion) and T60 (IBM/Lenovo)

The Brain Cell

Two new sizes of Horizontal Brain Cell, designed specifically for HP Pavilion and IBM-Lenovo laptops, are now available for pre-order and ship in mid-October.

The Size 2M Horizontal Brain Cell has interior dimensions of 15.5 × 11.4 × 1.6 and is designed to fit laptops such as the HP Pavilion dv9000, dv9000t, and dv9000z, Dell Precision M90, Dell XPS M1710, Toshiba Tecra M9, among many others. The Size 2M Brain Cell can be used on its own, inside your current (large) messenger bag, or clipped inside our Super Ego messenger bag. While a Size 2M Vertical Brain Cell isn’t planned, a Size 2M Vertical Soft Cell is available now for use with backpacks like our Brain Bag or Smart Alec.

The Size 6T Horizontal Brain Cell has interior dimensions of 12.4 × 10.0 × 1.3 and is designed to fit laptops such as the IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad T60 14.1″, IBM Thinkpad T40, T41, various Sony VAIO series laptops, and the Dell Inspiron 600m, among many others. The Size 6T Brain Cell can be used on its own, inside your current bag, or clipped inside our Zephyr or Empire Builder briefcases, Super Ego, Ego, or ID messenger bags, or Brain Bag or Smart Alec backpacks. Because of its small size and square shape, the 6T will fit inside almost any bag, and a vertical version isn’t planned.

We recommend using our onclick="popup('http://www.tombihn.com/laptop/finder.html', 'finder', 500, 575);return false;"
target="_blank">Laptop Bag Fit Guide to determine which size of Brain Cell is best for your particular laptop.

TB Crew | 25 September 2007 4:23 pm

MousePlanet Names Aeronaut “Top Pick Carry-On Travelpack”

“I really like the Aeronaut, their travelpack. It’s extremely sturdy, but what makes it special is that it’s so streamlined. There aren’t a lot of danglies that can snag or tear. One example is the side handles, which you use to shove it into the overhead bin of an aircraft. The handles are easy to grab, but because they are flush against the side of the bag, they don’t stick out and take up extra space. I realize that’s a minor feature, but it’s attention to detail that gives them brownie points.” — Lani Teshima
Read the full review of the Aeronaut at Mouse Planet

The Aeronaut

TB Crew | 24 September 2007 2:34 pm

Stock Updates: Colors, Sizes, etc.

After being sold out for two weeks, the Size 4X Horizontal Brain Cell is once again available in colors Black, Steel, and Crimson.

The Empire Builder is now available in the new color combination Black/Black/Sapphire.

The Medium Cafe Shoulder Bag is available in these new colors: Plum/Olive, Sapphire/Steel, Black/Crimson, and Pine/Wasabi.

The Large Cafe Shoulder Bag is also available in Black/Crimson, Sapphire/Steel, Steel/Sapphire and Plum/Olive.

The Horizontal and Vertical Brain Cells will soon be available in three color choices: Black, Steel, or Crimson. The third color (currently Crimson) may be rotated: stay tuned for a color closer to orange later this year. Previously, the Brain Cell was available in up to six color choices. If you are interested in a Deep Blue, Olive, or Wasabi Brain Cell, we suggest you order now as they are selling out daily.

TB Crew | 24 September 2007 12:46 pm

Customer Report: 17″ Archetype fits IBM T60p 15.4 Widescreen

TOM BIHN Forums user Kount has posted pictures showing that his IBM T60p 15.4 Widescreen will fit inside of our 17″ Archetype molded laptop case.

TB Crew | 24 September 2007 12:31 pm

TOM BIHN profiled in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Knapsack maker finds its niche

A Seattle manufacturer that’s staying put

By BILL VIRGIN
P-I REPORTER

“As quirky companies go, Seattle-based bag and briefcase manufacturer Tom Bihn would appear to have an abundance of qualifications for the title: the two large dogs — Lily and Riley — that roam the halls of the company’s offices, checking out visitors and cadging treats from employees on breaks; the company motto in Latin, “Siquid mantica non capit, domi relinquendum est” (“If it doesn’t fit in your knapsack, leave it behind”); the unconventional colors and materials, such as cork, used in its products.

The quirkiest feature of Tom Bihn, though, may be this: It still actually makes its own products — and in this country.”

Visit the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Web site for the full article. Or discuss the article in our forums.

TB Crew | 14 September 2007 3:23 pm

About Us

We’ve revamped our About Us page to include more profiles and pictures of the people who make TOM BIHN the company that it is. Keep checking back as we are currently working on adding profiles of our Seattle factory crew.

About the TOM BIHN Crew

Ceili, pictured above, is our fabric spreader. She has an incredible eye for detail and is able to spot the even the most miniscule flaws on fabric. Photo by Dan Bihn.

TB Crew | 14 September 2007 3:17 pm

Seattle Store: Open Saturday, Sep. 15th, 11am – 4pm

Our Seattle store isn’t open most Saturdays, but it will be this upcoming Saturday, September 15th, from 11:00am – 4:00pm. For directions to our Seattle store, click here. Note to Riley fans: Riley will not be at the store Saturday.

The TOM BIHN Seattle Retail Store

TB Crew | 14 September 2007 10:06 am

Now Available: Clear Quarter Packing Cube

The TOM BIHN Quarter Packing Cube

The Clear Quarter Packing Cube is now available for order. Ships within one business day. $20.

TB Crew | 12 September 2007 3:53 pm

In Stock: The Super Ego Messenger Bag

The Super Ego messenger bag is now in-stock and ships within one business day.

The TOM BIHN Super Ego Messenger Bag in Las Vegas. Picture by Imago Metrics.

Above: A picture from the Imago Metrics evaluation of the Super Ego.

TB Crew | 12 September 2007 1:39 pm

Available Wednesday: Clear Quarter Packing Cube

The TOM BIHN Quarter Packing Cube

The Clear Quarter Packing Cube ($20) will become available for order tomorrow (Wednesday, September 12th). Ships immediately. For more information, see reviews of the Clear Quarter Packing Cube posted by TOM BIHN forum members.

TB Crew | 11 September 2007 11:52 am