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17" Wide Backpack, sub-80

Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Romanian, Aug 31, 2007.

Romanian Notebook Evangelist

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Hey all,

I'm looking for a new backpack for school, and I figured I may as well hit to birds with one stone and get one which fits my notebook as well. I've seen the Targus one, but I'm quite displeased by the reviews which say "shoulder straps started ripping off after [x time]'s use."

I would prefer a backpack under $80, so I assume any Tom Bihn or the like are out of my league. Does anyone know of a really durable 17" widescreen notebook backpack?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: 80 is my max limit. Even that's a stretch. So nothing for $85 or anything. :\

Romanian, Aug 31, 2007

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Pharoke Notebook Evangelist

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I have the targus and have been using it everyday for over a year now and the straps are still attached and not ripping at all. I think most of the people who are complaining about the straps are really overloading their backpacks.

Pharoke, Sep 1, 2007

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try the samsonite backpacks. the might be still be on sale at buy.com

i got the venue and it fits my dv9000t for $30

SideSwipe, Sep 1, 2007

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