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    Laptop Bag/case/carry

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Dokko, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. Dokko

    Dokko Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,

    I'm looking for something to stick my laptop in along with accessories and really cannot find what im looking for so hoped i could get some help on here:

    Order of priority: (scale 1-5...5 being essential)

    17" (5)

    To carry PSU (5)

    UK dealer (4)

    Separate compartment for a4 documents (3)

    Separate compartments to carry MP3 player and DS lite. (2)

    Thanks for looking.
     
    Dokko, Dec 20, 2008
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  2. Dokko

    Dokko Notebook Enthusiast

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    Surely people own some kind of baggage for their laptops? :D
     
    Dokko, Dec 21, 2008
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  3. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not all that many UK members on this forum though. :) I recently bought a Timbuk2 Outtawhack which fits your description pretty well. But I am unsure about availability in the UK. And since ebag UK has gone out of business...its pretty hard to find a good selection quickly.
     
    Johnny T, Dec 21, 2008
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  4. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I've got a Wenger Bag - very happy with it.

    My best suggestion is, go to Staples and have a look at their range.

    (Don't get their instore brand though - I wouldn't trust it :D)
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 22, 2008
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  5. pcphoto

    pcphoto Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use a Targus 17" rolling laptop bag. It is BIG. It's supposed to be for travel so it has an area that is designed for overnight clothes, but I use it for my accessories. It also has a flap in the front for your typical office/laptop accessories. I've only been using it for a couple of weeks but so far it's worked out well.
     
    pcphoto, Dec 23, 2008
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    basaltfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    any links i have a new dell vostro 1700
     
    basaltfire, Dec 23, 2008
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  7. Dokko

    Dokko Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi thanks for the replies.

    Not really much to look at in the UK, seen a Pakuma (sp) in Comet for £50, backpack type, but it looked so small even though it said up to 17".

    Going back this week with me lappy and see if it fits.
     
    Dokko, Dec 29, 2008
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  8. geekygirl

    geekygirl Notebook Consultant

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    Timbuk2 ship internationally - bought a Timbuk2 XS Messenger as a 'go anywhere' bag a few months ago and they shipped to Australia no worries - shipping wasn't even ridiculously exhorbitant either :D

    I would think they will also ship to the UK if they ship all the way here lol

    If you are after a messenger style of bag there is always Crumpler, Booq, J-Fold, Acme, Oxio Style to name a few, these are all cheaper brands but offer pretty good value for money.

    Then of course there are more 'premium' bags :D
     
    geekygirl, Dec 29, 2008
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    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    Hirohata, Dec 29, 2008
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    I have a Belkin energy slim for my studio 17 and love it... not a lot of room for files but it will hold some and lots of room for accessories. It's really sleek and nicely made i paid about 40 dollars for it however that converts and I believe they ship internationally... might check that out I love mine!
     
    Nicksawyer29, Dec 29, 2008
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  11. adampit

    adampit Notebook Enthusiast

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    i use a Ogio bag for my HP DV7t 17", PSU, mouse and i can also fit a 1.5" Binder in there along with a 5 subject notebook.. i use it to go to school, it also has little compartments for pens, a file organizer, and other compartments for other things (im sure you can find room for your ipod or w.e)

    anyways i love it..

    This one:

    http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=589
     
    adampit, Dec 29, 2008
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