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    Awesome Slappa Laptop Backpack for school?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ghoztiam, Apr 13, 2009.

  1. ghoztiam

    ghoztiam Notebook Enthusiast

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    I really don't like the looks of that thing. I guess a part of that is an age-thing, part of a type-thing.
    To me it looks like it's trying to be a tribal-tat. Only mass-produced. And a bag ...
    The straps looks like they're made from cheapo thin nylon. Nothing wrong with nylon – Cordura is nylon - it's the thin and cheap part I don't like.

    I prefer to have a "normal" sleeve and then whatever bag I choose to use on a given day. I find that dedicated computer bags (backpacks, messengers et al) quickly becomes a matter of cramming as much pockets in there as possible in an effort to "keep things organised", but they rarely achieve this, simply because they forget the KISS principle. Also, they tend to be really heavy because of all that complexity and therefore have to use cheap zippers and thin materials.

    I like rugged leather as the sort from www.saddlebackleather.com and many of the things from www.redoxx.com.
    I do have some cheap-material nylon bags, but their priced matched the materials used.
     
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  4. Cin'

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    2nd this...The Swiss Gear line makes awesome bags..

    On that note..Have you thought of checking out the Swiss Gear line?

    Something like this:
    http://www.amazon.com/SwissGear-Bac...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239638190&sr=8-1

    or, Pegasus:
    http://www.amazon.com/PEGASUS-Swiss...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239638258&sr=1-1

    or, Maxxum:
    http://www.amazon.com/Maxxum-Swiss-...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239638338&sr=1-1

    Even, the Swiss Gear Synergy might work, it's very roomy (I have it for my 1530, and that baby can pack a lot) :D
    http://www.amazon.com/SYNERGY-Swiss...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239638465&sr=1-1

    Just a few ideas ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 13, 2009
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  5. wearetheborg

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    See the review in my sig
     
    wearetheborg, Apr 13, 2009
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