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Targus Cha Cha Women's Tote review

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The good: Stylish; inexpensive; organizer pockets and padded laptop pocket; slender profile.

The bad: Tasseled design won't appeal to everyone; lacks exterior pockets; zipper doesn't travel far enough down the sides of the bag.

The bottom line: The inexpensive Targus Cha Cha Women's Tote combines style and function for your everyday commute, but its conservative, tasseled design won't appeal to everyone.

Designed for women who want a stylish bag to carry their laptop on a daily commute, the Targus Cha Cha Women's Tote looks more like a Burberry satchel than a laptop bag. Unlike a satchel, however, the Cha Cha Tote's interior includes a padded laptop compartment, organizer pockets, and a removable accessory pouch. And at $70, it costs as much as $40 less than other fashion-forward laptop bags. Of course, as with all shoulder-style bags, we can't recommend it for carrying anything larger than a thin-and-light laptop. And the Cha Cha Tote's tassel-heavy decoration may not appeal to every business woman's tastes. But if you like the look, there's no reason not to buy the well-designed and functional Targus Cha Cha Women's Tote.

Though its lower-end materials make it obvious the Cha Cha Tote isn't couture, its overall look is surprisingly sophisticated. The exterior consists of red polyester material with dark-brown faux-leather accents and straps. A large decorative tassel adorns one side of the bag, while smaller tassels act as pulls for the double zipper. The exterior lacks any other features besides the tassels and leather accents--there are no pockets for magazines or carriers for cell phones. Metal grommets on the base of the bag provide protection and stability when you set it down on the train or bus. We like that the straps are short enough to carry the bag briefcase-style, yet long enough to throw the bag over one shoulder for convenience.

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Quick Specifications

  • Release date08/22/07
  • Color Black
  • Product Description Targus Cha Cha Women's Tote
  • Dimensions (WxDxH) 15.5 in x 4.8 in x 13 in
  • Weight 2.5 lbs

Michelle Thatcher has been reviewing technology products for nearly a decade. Her current focus is laptop reviews, with some kitchen gadgetry and Web 2.0 thrown in for good measure.

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