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    Laptop Bag for 15.4" widescreen

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by architect06, Aug 25, 2006.

  1. architect06

    architect06 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    finally bought a laptop (the Dell D820 and so far I absolutely love it!), now I'm looking for a bag.

    Currently Floppy is living in a neopren sleeve, with that the dimensions are about 15" wide, 12" deep and 2" high. But that will not do for occasional travel obviously.

    I'm looking for a "small" bag, since I'll just go to the coffee shop, the park or my office and typically don't carry 2 binders, 3 file folders, my pda, blueberry, 2nd cellphone... (you got it!) around. It's just me, Floppy, the charger and the wallet and keys, etc. :)

    I don't like the 'look-there's-a-laptop-in-me' bags though.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks so much!
     
    architect06, Aug 25, 2006
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  2. mckam826

    mckam826 Notebook Consultant

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    Go buy a jansport bag, and stuff some stuff around your laptop. Then its good to go..
     
    mckam826, Aug 25, 2006
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  3. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well you could check out the Targus Rouge. I did a review on it. Click the link in my sig.
    Tim
     
    Tim, Aug 25, 2006
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  4. WashWest

    WashWest Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I like Tom Bihn bags. They are not cheap, but are good-looking and solidly made (in the USA). Are you looking for a shoulder bag rather than a backpack? If so, take a look at the Tom Bihn ID.

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  5. kidA

    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I second tom bihn, but it is in fact quite pricy.... along the messenger bag path, there's also timbuk2, chrome, crumpler, sf waterfield, etc, etc. I also like the manhattan portage messengers, theyre just simple, plain no frills good bags. www.ebags.com is a good place to start.
     
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  6. architect06

    architect06 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks!

    Love the Tom Bihn bags, although they are indeed pricey. :(

    Thanks for the links, already checked out timbuk2 and crumpler (in person), might stop by Manhattan Portage this weekend (living in NYC rocks!).

    And yes- I think I prefer a messenger (ideally upright) over a backpack. I'm done with school.

    Just checking out www.ebags.com, looks like a great site!!
     
    architect06, Aug 25, 2006
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