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    Laptop Bags - what brands are out there?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jeff247, Jan 12, 2006.

  1. jeff247

    jeff247 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    So, I finally purchased a z60t. Hopefully, it will be here w/in a week. (I've read the horror stories posted here concerning waiting times...) Anyhow, so I'm looking for a laptop bag, something to replace my current work bag and also accomodate my new laptop.

    Criteria: Very well built and nice-looking.

    I've pretty decided on a waterfield medium cargo, but I was reading their testimonials and came accross an interesting passage. Some guy was talking about how he's tried all the other brands out there but prefers waterfield. However, they x'd out the brands he named. Here's the exerpt of what he wrote:

    "I have used most of the popular brands Txxx, Zxxx Hxxxxxx, Sxxxx Axxx, Txxxxxxxx, NxxxxFxxx, Txx Bxxx etc."

    Now, I was able to guess the first and last ones (Tumi and Tom Bihn, probably) but don't know the rest. Anybody wanna clue me in? It's killing me!

    Also, if you know of any other brands I should check out, let me know!

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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  3. jeff247

    jeff247 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ahh... North Face. hehe.

    yeah, actually, i did read your review. that's what made me decide to go w/ the paraglide rather than the buckle (although i do like the look of the buckle more... oh well).

    so, do you have any other suggested brands to look at? haven't ordered it yet (forgot my wallet at home - :p). so far, i've checked out tom bihn, tumi, mobile edge, spire and crumpler. still like the waterfields out of these, but up for suggestions.
     
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  4. JackBauer

    JackBauer Notebook Deity

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    I love the cases offered by Booq ( www.booqbags.com). I bought the 17" Messenger bag for my Sager.

    I think the Z H stands for Zero Halliburton.
     
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    kelake Newbie

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    I'm a big fan of Tom Bihn but you guessed that one from the list already. I like the look of the Axio Fuse Hardpack bag quite allot.

    I put together a page of laptop bags that I am adding to over time: http://www.popwuping.com/stuff/carry/laptop
     
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    jeff247 Notebook Enthusiast

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    klake- that's an awesome list. Have you checked out and Zero Halliburton's? Per JackBauer, i took a look at their website. Yum... I want one to complement the waterfield bag. one for meetings, one for everyday work. now, just need to get on that bank robbery thing...
     
    jeff247, Jan 13, 2006
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