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    Laptop Backpacks & Locks for W3V

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ScaryBear, Aug 23, 2005.

  1. ScaryBear

    ScaryBear Notebook Enthusiast

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    I need a backpack for school and my W3V by September and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions from experience. The one that came with the W3V is a bit too small to fit textbooks and casebooks in... I'll probably use it for business presentation days or etc. since that whole tweed-Sherlock Holmes look Asus decided on seems somewhat fitting.

    But I don't plan on spending a whole lot on the bag since I still need to upgrade my desktop (hd, dvdrw, new monitor...) so I probably won't get something like a crumpler bag Coriolis likes to suggest (though they are nice :) )

    I'll also need a lock, and I have no clue what's a good/bad lock.

    I found a Targus bag, defcon lock, optical mouse combo for $99 Cdn. ( http://www.targus.com/ca/product_details.asp?sku=BA415 ) Is this bag & lock any good?
     
    ScaryBear, Aug 23, 2005
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  2. coilz

    coilz Notebook Geek

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    I just got a W3V too. I am just going to use a Sleeve with the laptop and put it in my normal backpack.
     
    coilz, Aug 23, 2005
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    BOOO!!! :D :D

    Targus bags aren't bad but they just scream laptop!

    As for the lock, DefCon's are pretty good, but remember - the best lock is to keep it locked to you in your possession at all times.

    Coilz's way is another great way, just buy a sleeve, and put it in the sleeve and that into your regular bag. They are pretty protective, and soft, use it as a pillow!
     
    coriolis, Aug 23, 2005
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  4. m61376

    m61376 Notebook Evangelist

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    Try Photococan on Ebay for those Crumpler bags- great savings and great customer service (and the bags are REALLY nice)
     
    m61376, Aug 28, 2005
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  5. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I got it from them too, fast emails back and very good customer service.

    I'd recommend them as well.
     
    coriolis, Aug 28, 2005
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