Recommendation for MacBook Pro 15" + Camera

CliveC

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Hi guys, so up until now I've been very pleased with my Billingham Hadley Pro bag. I manage to comfortably fit a camera (even a 5D with 24-105mm) with a 12" tablet computer (think something along the lines of a Microsoft Surface).

My new job will be providing me with a relatively monsterous MacBook Pro 15", so I'll need to switch bags.

It will need to be a daily-use bag, but I don't anticipate carrying a DSLR (though it'd be nice to fit one for the odd day). Something that can also fit my X-Pro 1 would be fantastic. Optional extra I'd like is a side pocket to fit a slim thermos (though I wouldn't mind if it went inside the bag either). I prefer a messenger-style setup, something that doesn't scream camera bag and looks classy.

The ONA Union Street looks nice, but is a tad overkill for space and a bit more than what I want to spend. Likewise I don't think I want to spend full pop on another Billingham. Let's say the budget is $200USD.

Any suggestions?

Edit: Minimal/No velcro please!
 
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I feel your pain, for work I have a 17 inch macbook pro and it only goes in a backpack. Yesterday however I bought a Tenba BYOB Insert 9 that can fit my Sony A7R with prime attached and two more primes plus batteries and etc. It might not fit the 5D and 24-105 but the next step up might and since they are made with minimal footprint to be tossed into a backpack you can still have plenty of space for day to day stuff and protect your gear. For a messenger bag I have a bag that can take a 15 inch laptop but find being able to stick a larger laptop in there makes the outside of the bag too big and I rarely ever use it unless I am going to the studio with a bunch of gear loaded in and never use it as a day bag.
 
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