TennisNoob

So just don't buy a Rimowa at all? ALL new models will have the E-TAG. By the time my bags break and need to be replaced, there will be no option........

Yes I'm a tech guy but this is a very pointless tech if it cannot give you the GPS location of your bag.

m0mo

I'm still looking for the dealer that can ship to the US. Can someone please help?

Still_Waiting

I bought mine here: http://www.edisac.com

Shipping to California was quite expensive, but I saved so much on the case itself that I'm still $3-400 ahead of what it would have cost locally.

JakiChan

If you're a "tech guy" think through what's involved in functioning GPS tags.

TennisNoob

If I were to be figuring that out, I would be working for Rimowa right now. @:-)

The point you know everyone is trying to make is that there should be an option (w/ or w/o e-tag).

mkjr

much appreciated.

JakiChan

Maybe. I'd still pick it. The vast majority may think it's stupid but I like it.

TPACjv

I don't think the concept is stupid. I just don't like being "pushed" into adopting a technology / feature that is of uncertain value.

That said, if I found a good deal on a salsa sport trunk (especially if shipping to Asia was possible) I would jump, e-tag or not.

mevr

Rimowa's E-Tag isn't a GPS device of any sorts, it merely shows the airline bag tag (if compatible with it, and a handful of airlines support it) or a text address that you can input manually. It does nothing that a pen and paper can't do, so yea, there's your tech.

GUWonder

Does the etag system on the suitcase itself retain/hold any data about where and when the suitcase has been loaded with an e-tag or the routing instructions/history? Even if the data weren't retained on the suitcase itself, if the suitcase has a "permanent" electronic identifier and such has been associated with prior travel in airline/airport systems, then that could result in some privacy-compromising situations.

I'm no proverbial Luddite, but I do think that it's good to know about the possible privacy implications of some sorts of technology use. Also, with some governmental moves to ban electronics in the passenger cabin, it can't be fun to have your cabin bag with an etag flagged down as "restricted" electric item due to size and e-tag combination.

If people can easily game the electronic tags on the bag, it could be rather interesting for dealing with/avoiding customs control. This stuff probably deserves its own thread.

mevr

No, there is no electronic data, it's not transmitting anything. It simply displays the same barcode that is available in the paper tags. But some people here think that's high tech lol, go figure...

GiantCow

E-tag seems like something that sounds cool but not sure how useful or practical it is to actually use. Like pretty much everything that Sharper Image used to sell. My concern would be how strong the screen is and could it be damaged by a careless baggage handler.

The current luggage tags are basically waterproof and untearable, though completely different story if you go at it with scissors.

TennisNoob

Exactly! I don't mind paying more w/ or w/o the E-tag if it's of no use to me. But unfortunately that option is not there.

mkjr

OT but my two cents. I don't want it since it interferes with the design with marginal benefit. I'm also a person that thinks apps have taken simple things and made them more complex than they should.

JakiChan

Guess you haven't lost a bag due to a missing tag yet. Also you haven't missed a flight due to waiting in line to check in your bag.

You know what? If you don't like it why not shop elsewhere?

Nope. You just wipe it when done. It's basically an E-ink screen on the bag, just like on your Kindle.

It doesn't have LiIon batteries, and nothing that would be a carry on has it. The smallest Topas with it is the 67L. The smallest Limbo is the 60L.