be.ez LAbesace Lime Drop review

An open laptop pocket with Velcro strap holds a 13- or 15-inch MacBook (we tested the Lime Drop 15, although a 13-inch version is also available). Adjacent to that are a second document pocket and a front compartment with pen and ID holders, and a small zippered pouch. The zip-over top flap has a diagonally zipping padded outer pocket, good for an iPhone, iPod, assorted keys, coins, or USB gadgets, and it has an inner zippered mesh pouch. The bag's rear has a side-zippering narrow pocket that's perfect for an AC adapter or cables.

The minimalism of the Lime Drop can be a little grating in real-world use: no handle on the bag (except for the slick thin shoulder strap) means you'll be grabbing at the slippery nylon exterior in a pinch, and while the concealed zipper closes the bag securely, accessing contents on the fly can be tricky when commuting. Because the bag's reinforced interior gives it a curved bottom, it doesn't rest flat--it will tip over unless it's laid horizontally.

Be.ez offers a one-year warranty on the Lime Drop.