by David Pearlman, 1/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
This messenger was manufactured _for Dell_ to be sold as an accessory for their 9" netbook (mini 9). It works great for that.
But it gets better: Inside the messenger are TWO slots. The first one, the smaller one with additional padding at the bottom, is the one that fits a 9" netbook. But next to it is a wider slot that will fit a 10" netbook. Now, there's not a lot of padding at the bottom of the 10" slot. However, if you use a _form fitting_ sleeve with your 10" netbook (accent on form fitting), then that WILL fit in the wider slot and you'll provide yourself the additional padding you may want.
The messenger isn't very large, but I consider that a plus for a small netbook. The second slot inside could hold a travel mouse, possibly a netbook charger, a cable or two, or...? There are two pockets under the flap that could also hold small stuff. And there's a modest zipper pouch on the outside.
Overall build quality is good. As a guy, I would prefer a color other than pink for the accents, but you can judge from the picture whether it's doable for you.
Current price (less than sawbuck shipped), given the quality, is terrific. I don't believe this is available from Dell anymore, but when it was, the cost was thirty bucks.