You never know when you are going to travel again. And I know you will want this DELSEY Paris Pluggage right now after reading this.
This cabin-size DELSEY Paris PLUGGAGE just arrived at the right time. I have wanted a smart suitcase since the innovation hit the crowdfunding websites. But I never get one for myself.
The awesome people at Coolblue (the best and my favourite e-commerce company with a physical store near where I live) contacted me. They asked if I wanted to write a review about the smart & connected suitcase from DELSEY Paris. My answer is directly a yes, not only because I already want to have this variety of luggage but also because I want it right before I travel to my home country this month.
So, what is my expectation of the luggage? I thought it would focus more on tech features, which is why it is in the smart and connected luggage category.
But I was surprised when I received the package and unboxed the luggage.
The first impression of the luggage is that it is light. This is because the case is made of 100% virgin polycarbonate, which high-end luggage brands usually use. The handles and details are in the premium category. It feels soft and luxe. Even the zipper is well-made. The interior lining is made of 150D soft touch polyester (according to their website), which I can feel the difference in touch compared to my ‘cheap’ cabin luggage. The luggage comes with extra accessories such as laundry and shoe bags, which I had never found in other travel bags I owned before. The cabin luggage can hold up to 41.62L, just enough for a weekend getaway or as a cabin bag for a long haul.
I should know that the quality must exceed my expectations because the Parisian standard of excellence is always high.
Now let’s talk about the more fun features of this cabin luggage, the Smart features, which are my favourites.
The fingerprint lock is the future.
OMG! The DELSEY Paris PLUGGAGE has fingerprint recognition to unlock the suitcase. This feature can record up to 30 fingerprints in case you can’t use your thumb or your sister wants to borrow your luggage. Luckily, we can use Bluetooth via the mobile app or a regular 3-digit combination to unlock the suitcase. Awesome feature.
The App
Pluggage Connect is DELSEY’s app for connecting the Pluggage to smartphones. It offers auto weight, Check lock, Flight info, and Onboard detection. This app will be the ideal companion for your trip before, during, and after. It is a Free Service App.
Worldwide Geolocation
The Pluggage by DELSEY Paris has a removable GPS tracker, which makes it easy to track the location of your valuable belongings from city to city and airport to airport. Using the notifications on your smartphone, you will be alerted when your case moves away from you or is delivered to the luggage carousel.
Never forget your luggage in a corner anymore.
With this track function and Bluetooth connection, the luggage will send notifications to the smartphone in case you forget your luggage in an airport lounge or elsewhere. The distance starts from 3 meters. It happened to me before in Paris. It was a nightmare. So, I love this feature.
Re-charge my smartphone anywhere.
We all know the feeling when your smartphone battery runs out, and you can’t find a free charging station at the airport. Now, this is covered by the DELSEY Paris Pluggage. I love this feature!
Checking the weight is easy.
The smart luggage from DELSEY Paris is equipped with an integrated digital scale. It is always handy to check the weight of the luggage to avoid the expensive extra charge. The weight of the luggage is easy to see on its screen or in the mobile app.
There is two minuses on the DELSEY Paris Pluggage for me.
The first disadvantage of this smart luggage is its International tracking. To locate and track the luggage, I will need to have subscriptions, which is understandable. Also, International Tracking is unavailable in Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Dubai.
The good news is the charge is as low as $29.99 for one year.
Read below information about International Tracking according to the DELSEY Paris website:
Removable unit with 6Wh lithium battery (IATA accepts up to 100Wh) Locate and track worldwide You can try it for one month free of charge, then pay $4.99 for one month, $19.99 for six months, and $29.99 for one year. Technology is GPRS, GSM, and BLE, and the cell tower is connected. Long-lasting rechargeable battery lasts up to 15 days. It is unavailable in Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Dubai.
The second minus point is the lack of variety in colour and style. I can live with it because the Titan dark grey colour matches perfectly with my large suitcase from another brand.
VERDICT
I am overall happy and satisfied with the cabin-size PLUGGAGE by DELSEY Paris. Having medium-size and large-size luggage will be great for having a complete trackable luggage set for a longer trip.
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