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    Help with backpack decision making

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by LinXitoW, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. LinXitoW

    LinXitoW Notebook Consultant

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    Now that ive finally decided on a laptop ill need something to carry it around, a backpack to be specific.
    Ive looked around the numerous threads asking for backpack suggestions, and i have a favorit. Two of 'em, actually, thats the problem:
    Swiss Gear Synergy
    Targus Campus

    What i need them to be: BIG! It wont just be used for school, but also for travelling, meaning itll need to hold everything one needs at hand while on a flight, etc.: 14" Notebook, AC Adapter, PSP, its AC Adapter, 120 CD Case, Tablet, extra battery, etc..
    DURABLE! To sum it up, i want a thinkpad-esque backpack: Durable, quality, rainproof, etc.

    Hope u can help
     
    LinXitoW, Jun 24, 2008
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    dingbat Notebook Evangelist

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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Consider the Samsonite Interchange backpack.
     
    jetstar, Jun 24, 2008
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  4. JinRoh

    JinRoh Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Targus Campus XL (up to 17") . Too big for my m1530 :p

    I'm looking for an alternative actually, but if you need space... that's a good one. I'll sell you mine!!
     
    JinRoh, Jun 24, 2008
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  5. LinXitoW

    LinXitoW Notebook Consultant

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    I noticed shortly after posting that i needed the backpack in the next few days, so i rushed it and got the Targus Campus 15". Its nice, has a good quality, but its space is just mediocre. I need more space!
     
    LinXitoW, Jul 8, 2008
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    kadajawi Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Dicota BacPac Rain is good if your shoulder is pretty wide. If you're a rather thin person then don't bother, it just won't fit comfortably.
     
    kadajawi, Jul 13, 2008
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  7. LinXitoW

    LinXitoW Notebook Consultant

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    The Targus was quite comfortable, what i meant was the storage space inside the backpack, which was just non existent in the Targus.
    Something like my school backpack with 41 L storage would be more like it.
    The Dicota looks just as small storage-wise.
     
    LinXitoW, Jul 14, 2008
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  8. kadajawi

    kadajawi Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Dicota is quite decent... it's by no means huge, but I didn't want something huge.

    But if that is what you want, have a look at the Deuter Giga, Giga II, Gigant and Giga Office. There is a reason why they have Giga in their name. Look decent too, and seem to be good.
     
    kadajawi, Jul 14, 2008
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