Backpack for college - 14.1" Dell 1420

I was wondering if anyone could give me any suggestions for a backpack I could use to carry my 1420 inspiron with in college.

I need it to be decently sized still in order to carry books etc. I've been looking around but most bags seem to target 15" or 15.1". Would those still be fine or should I find one specific for 14.1" notebooks?

I haven't found a retailer around here that sells decent backpacks yet for me to go try in person, but I'll keep looking..

 

Look at the Backpack Vs Messenger thread there are a ton of suggestions.. Also look at the sticky.. endless choices there..

If you are looking into a messenger i use the Considerable from Crumbler for my 1420.

 

Another option is to just buy a nice "sleeve" and use whatever backpack you want. I currently have a Targus that I got for free with my ThinkPad that is nice. I plan on using the sleeve approach in the future because it allows you more flexibility when choosing your bag. Besides, don't they offer color coordinated sleeves with the new Inspirons?

EDIT: Getting a sleeve also allows you to take the lappy without having to take a whole bag.

 

The Belkin Sleeve is perfect for 14in.. you can buy it from www.dell.com i have one it fits my 1420 with a 9 cell perfectly and has alot of padding..

 

http://booqbags.com/

I know its a bit pricey for a college student, and I know it equates to alot of beer money haha, I would know too, but these are really great bags and sleeves. The quality is awesome!

 

i just got an oakley flak pack for my 1420 and i love it. has a plethora of pockets, isn't bulky, and is extremely comfortable. only $65!

http://oakley.com/pd/4581

 

i did a review on this 1 i like it http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2151593

 

I have a few backpacks on my shortlist.... Ir really deppends how much you want to spend. At the cheap end, I think I'd go for a Mobile Edge Express, midrange perhaps a Crumpler King Single, and high end a Booq.

Also, that Oakley Flak Pack loos awesome. I'm adding it to my list.

 

i'm looking for a cheap cheap backpack or even a sleeve for my 1420. i'm hoping to spend under $40. any cheap suggestions?

 

www.ebags.com

 

Did you check out Spire? They make great bags. I have had one for over 7 years and it still looks new (took it to Europe and Asia many times on vacation and business trips). I just ordered a new one too!

Check them out: www.spireusa.com

 

i personally have just bought a jansport biodiesel, and the Victorinox CS2 Cross Suspension Vertical Computer Sleeve..

from ebags, with a nice coupon that gave me 10% off the bag and free shipping

the bag looks great, jansport makes good bags that last a few years, and the sleeve is supposed to be pretty tough, i also got it cause i don't want to carry the backpack when i don't need all the space.

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bah.. i just did a search for the biodiesel, i bought it for 71.xx jc penny has it for about 60...

 

I ordered this sleeve for my daughter's soon to arrive Dell 1420.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2119110&CatId=1791