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    Laptop Backpack For Student

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by xxsprint, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. xxsprint

    xxsprint Notebook Geek

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    Hi there, I just bought my first ever laptop, a Sony Vaio SR :) It has a 13.3" inch display.

    I'm going off to college so I want a backpack that will provide maximum protection for my laptop but also that will have a lot of space to store books and such. Of course, the lighter the better.

    Suggestions?
     
    xxsprint, Aug 22, 2008
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  2. runofthedill

    runofthedill Notebook Consultant

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    ogio metro, im ordering one this week.
     
    runofthedill, Aug 22, 2008
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  3. Lomaster

    Lomaster Notebook Geek

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    Belkin messenger bag is really good.

    edit: Belkin have backpack variants of Messenger bags
     
    Lomaster, Aug 23, 2008
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  4. ic3

    ic3 Notebook Guru

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    I vouch for Belkin also the quality is great
     
    ic3, Aug 23, 2008
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  5. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I use the eBags Downloader since my tablets are small and I dont ever bring my 17" to class. It is quite nice and cheap. Does the job and pretty sturdy too. Used it for 2 years now and its been through a lot of countries.
     
    lixuelai, Aug 23, 2008
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  6. snipeshow

    snipeshow Notebook Consultant

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    I'm gonna bump this thread because I need this answered as well.

    I checked out tumi but their bags are ugly. Ogio looks the best so far...

    any other options?
     
    snipeshow, Aug 24, 2008
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  7. Ahkhira

    Ahkhira Notebook Guru

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    I use a Swisgear backpack for school. It holds a LOT of stuff like textbooks, notebooks, ipod, cell phone, pens, coffee mug (gotta have coffee) etc. It holds my 15.4 securely in the back compartment. I had no idea what I wanted for a backpack until I took the laptop to Staples and played with a few bags on the shelf. Online shopping is great and all, but I like to touch this kind of stuff before I buy it.
     
    Ahkhira, Aug 24, 2008
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  8. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Alternatively you can purchase a sleeve and a bag separately, that way you can hide the fact that you have an expensive notebook in your bag.
     
    Johnny T, Aug 24, 2008
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  9. FordUni12

    FordUni12 Notebook Consultant

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    THe NOrth Face ahve the best backpacks hands down
     
    FordUni12, Aug 25, 2008
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