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    laptop backpack

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by qohelet, Apr 9, 2006.

  1. qohelet

    qohelet Senior Member

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    I'm travelling my laptop and so I'm thinking of buying a laptop backpack. however, i heard a friend of mine telling me that his laptop backpack practically ruin his HD.

    Please recommend to me a backpack that can my lappy secure when on travel. i don't mind the price. i have 15.4" lappy.

    thanks in advanced.
     
    qohelet, Apr 9, 2006
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  2. d12ag0n49

    d12ag0n49 Notebook Consultant

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    take a look at the Burton Premium Pack. they have it on www.ebags.com I like it because of its low profile look.
     
    d12ag0n49, Apr 9, 2006
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  3. BigV

    BigV Notebook Deity

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    BigV, Apr 9, 2006
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  4. titaniummd

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    I have a Targus Gravity. It isn't pretty but it works well.

    http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=RG0318

    If you go around the city, it would be good to get a laptop backpack that doesn't designate it as one. It keeps the muggings to a minimum.

    What brand of bag did your friend have? I would like to avoid that one.

    Mobile edge makes some nice ones.
     
    titaniummd, Apr 9, 2006
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  5. LankanDude

    LankanDude Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, Really ????? :confused:

    Can one of U expert comment on this?
    Coz I'm also planning on buying a laptop backpack.
     
    LankanDude, Apr 12, 2006
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  6. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    I can't imagine how a bag would ruin a HD unless the bag was not padded, the user was abusive or if the laptop was a Gateway.
     
    titaniummd, Apr 12, 2006
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  7. cvec7

    cvec7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Why? Do gateways have a problem w/ the HD's going out or something? Or are you just saying that they are ****py quality? Or do you just not like gateway?
     
    cvec7, Apr 12, 2006
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  8. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    They are very flimsy in feel (from the ones I have held in the stores). My wife's Gateway lid cracked near the hinge.

    They are the least solid in feel when compared to Fujitsu, HP/Compaq, Dell, Apple, and Toshiba. Sony's feel pretty flimsy to me, too.
     
    titaniummd, Apr 12, 2006
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  9. cvec7

    cvec7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmmm...interesting... I'll have to take a look for myself next time I pop into best buy... Especially since I was eyeing that new NX260X...
     
    cvec7, Apr 12, 2006
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  10. FPS_Sean

    FPS_Sean Notebook Consultant

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    the Targus Gravity is hot.
     
    FPS_Sean, Apr 19, 2006
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  11. ghsoccer4

    ghsoccer4 Notebook Consultant

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    ogio metroid
    SO MANY POCKETS!!!!
    im in love
     
    ghsoccer4, Apr 20, 2006
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