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    Laptop Bags of Sizes and gaming mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jejjohnson, Mar 22, 2009.

  1. jejjohnson

    jejjohnson Notebook Guru

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    I need to know good companies for laptop bags especually for the laptop sizes:

    a) 18.4"
    b) 17"
    c) 15.4
    d) 13.3"

    And a good gaming mouse with programmable buttons.

    Thanks You!
     
    jejjohnson, Mar 22, 2009
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  2. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    For bags, look into Targus and Swiss Gear.

    For gaming mouse, look into Razer, Microsoft or Logitech, how much are you thinking of spending?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 22, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', Mar 22, 2009
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    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    Wish I had that link before! +rep.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 22, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Thank you! :D Yes, it's a great link...I still look thru it! ;)
    Very helpful..there are so many laptop bag manufacturer's out there! :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Mar 22, 2009
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  6. Brawn

    Brawn The Awesome

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    for 13/14, wait for the shinza zeroshock bag to be available!
     
    Brawn, Mar 23, 2009
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    If you don't mind cords, then there's plenty of options. I personally recommend the Logitech G9, or its upcoming successor, the G9X. Both have 5 buttons and adjustable DPI with a high-precision laser, all buttons are programmable, and you can also change grips and weights. I own a G9 myself, and I've never looked back.

    Logitech also has the MX518 and G5 gaming mice. These have a bit more of a traditional "kidney-bean" shape to them, and both have 5 buttons. The main difference between them is that the MX518 is optical, and the G5 is laser.

    They also have the G7, which is basically a wireless version of the G5. It's one of the few gaming-grade wireless mice available.

    The Microsoft Sidewinder is also an excellent mouse. Laser with adjustable DPI, programmable buttons, changeable weights...this was my runner-up choice when shopping for a mouse last year, mainly because of the thumb buttons (I prefer horizontal placement to vertical). But it's definitely a fantastic mouse, especially if you like vertically oriented thumb buttons.

    Razer is also highly reputed in the gaming scene, and they have plenty of optical and laser mice to choose from, wired and wireless.
     
    Mastershroom, Mar 23, 2009
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  8. Krazzy

    Krazzy Notebook Consultant

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    I rather like the Targus bags. I've got the 17" Miami Gear myself and it's got room for anything I could put in it.

    Not sure about a mouse though, I just use whatever cheap Logitech I can find.
     
    Krazzy, Mar 24, 2009
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  9. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A new one or are you waiting for the existing one to be made available in North America? The existing ZSIII back pack is excellent in terms of protection but it lacks room. It really is a small bag. I saw one myself in Hong Kong a couple of months ago. Price is good, but it really is too small.
     
    Johnny T, Mar 24, 2009
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  10. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    I have that bag too, they really are awesome. It has held up against abuse, the elements and my own clumsiness all while safely housing my laptop.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 24, 2009
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  11. Krazzy

    Krazzy Notebook Consultant

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    I like how it can hold pretty much everything I have with ease. Might not be the best looking bag I saw, but man can it hold a lot!
     
    Krazzy, Mar 26, 2009
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    Yea it really can, I use it to hold both my school material and laptop at the same time.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 26, 2009
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