The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Backpack/bag for a big notebook (ASUS G73JW) ?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by NuggyBuggy, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. NuggyBuggy

    NuggyBuggy Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Hi all,

    I just bought an ASUS G73JW. I'm having a heck of a time finding a backpack or bag that will handle this behemoth. Can anyone suggest one ? ASUS sold a higher-speced bundled that came with a backpack, but I didn't opt for it.

    thanks !
     
    NuggyBuggy, Feb 15, 2011
    #1
  2. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

    Reputations:
    1,850
    Messages:
    2,874
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    The Asus bag is crap anyways. The top portion of the bag has no padding so if you knick it against a door entrance, it would definitely damage it, so you're lucky you didn't opt for it :p It's great for the G53 since the padding covers it entirely (same bag) due to it being smaller.

    I'm using a targus over-the-shoulder bag and it KILLS my shoulders, so I'm also interested in a backpack and will follow replies.
     
    Voodooi, Feb 15, 2011
    #2
  3. galdre

    galdre Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    95
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    galdre, Feb 15, 2011
    #3
  4. HottSushiz

    HottSushiz Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    177
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Hey i recently purchased the Alienware Orion Backpack and it has been amazing. I bring my laptop to school basically everyday and the whole weight of the bag is 8kgs the weight distribution is unbelievable it doesn't even seem like I'm carrying that much.

    It takes around 20mins of walking until the weight starts taking toll but it's not to the extent of pain.
     
    HottSushiz, Feb 15, 2011
    #4
  5. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

    Reputations:
    1,850
    Messages:
    2,874
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Totally forgot about this bag. I've seen great reviews on it and I'll definitely put it in my top 3 list. Did you get yours straight from Dell/AW or found a cheaper price somewhere else?

    Also @ galdre, thanks for that link.
     
    Voodooi, Feb 16, 2011
    #5
  6. HottSushiz

    HottSushiz Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    177
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I got mine from Dell New Zealand. Yeah it's a bit pricey but i think it's completely worth it.
     
    HottSushiz, Feb 16, 2011
    #6