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What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

By Bill Detwiler January 28, 2008, 3:55 AM PST Bill Detwiler on Twitter billdetwiler

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What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

CES 2008 Official Press Bag

CES 2008 Official Press Bag

As a traveling computer user who frequently wears a shirt and tie or suit, I’m not a big fan of backpacks. I’ve always thought they look less professional than a nice briefcase or even a rolling computer bag.

Despite my feelings, I was excited to see the treasures hiding within the official CES 2008 Press Bag. Come on Sony OLED TV!

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Marketing inserts

Marketing inserts

My CES 2008 Press Bag had only four small marketing inserts–far fewer than most convention/expo bags.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Outside compartment

Outside compartment

The CES 2008 Press Bag has a ton of compartments. Opening the outer-most compartment reveals a clear business card or address card slot and several zippered pockets.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Laptop compartment

Laptop compartment

The CES 2008 Press Bag’s next compartment was padded and just large enough for an average-size notebook.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Two bags in one

Two bags in one

The CES 2008 Press Bag actually contains two bags in one. The smaller “front” bag can be unzipped from the main backpack.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Detachable "laptop" bag

Detachable "laptop" bag

The the small detachable tote would hold an average size laptop, but not much else.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Padded shoulder straps

Padded shoulder straps

As backpack straps go, I thought the CES bag’s straps had a good amount of padding.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Large back pads

Large back pads

The CES 2008 Press Bag’s back panel contains three very large pads. I assume these are to cushion your back from the bag’s content and cushion the contents–such as a laptop.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Cell phone pouch

Cell phone pouch

In the day of extremely-thin mobile phones, large-screen smartphones, and Ultramobile PCs, does anyone still use these tiny cell phone pouches?

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Lots of pockets

Lots of pockets

I like a bag with lots of pockets, and the CES 2008 Press Bag didn’t disappoint me.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

Inside the main compartment

Inside the main compartment

Opening the bag’s main compartment reveals the treasure held within. What, no Sony OLED TV?!

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

CES Notebook

CES Notebook

Sure, I brought plenty of pens and paper with me, but why shouldn’t I use a CES-branded one. Besides, it has a handy CEA events calendar inside.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

CEA T-shirt

CEA T-shirt

I actually like getting t-shirts in a conference bag, but surely the CEA could have come up with something better than their logo on a plane, white shirt. We’re in Las Vegas for Pete’s sake. Where’s the sequins collar or mini-Elvis cape.

What’s in the official CES 2008 Press Bag?

CES 2008 Press Bag and contents

CES 2008 Press Bag and contents

Although the backpack with detachable laptop bag was interesting, the contents were a let down. I was really hoping for some demo software, an interesting gadget, or perhaps a free HD DVD (considering the bag’s HD DVD logo on the front). But alas, four marketing inserts, a CES notepad and pen, and a CEA t-shirt would have to suffice.

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