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    Messenger bag for Uni!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by g47, Sep 5, 2011.

  1. g47

    g47 Notebook Consultant

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    Greetings from UK.
    I am interested in buying a messenger laptop bag.
    The laptop it is going to carry is a 15.4 inch.
    Also it will carry some books and several other items like wallet, keys etc.
    I want it to be preferably white and not something too....boring as a style.
    To give you an example, i found the Canyon CNR-NB3W which seems perfect but i can not find it for sale anywhere in the UK, amazon nor ebay.
    1. Any other suggestions?
    2. Anyone knows how to buy the Canyon one from UK?
    Thank you! :)
     
    g47, Sep 5, 2011
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I recommend going into a shop to check out the variety and try them out. With so many in the bag besides the notebook, would it be better with a cool back pack - so not to hurt your shoulder?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 9, 2011
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  3. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    If you need to carry more than one textbook (engineering textbook size) and notebook (not talking about the laptop here ;)), you should forget the messenger bag. I speak from experience, you'll ruin the bag pretty quickly on top of getting shoulder ache. One thing you could do, is get a sleeve for the laptop and then get an regular bag (messenger of backpack or both) that has a style that suits you.

    When i was doing my degree in engineering, there were days where a messenger bag was perfect and days where i needed a backpack due to the amount of books i needed to carry.

    Now, if you only have one slim book and notebook to carry around on top of the laptop + keys, pens and whatever other small things, a messenger bag will do the trick.
     
    tijo, Sep 9, 2011
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  4. g47

    g47 Notebook Consultant

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    You are right i havent thought that way and it seems logical.
    Also, i will have to choose from a much more bigger number of bags if i get the sleeve.
    Thank you!
     
    g47, Sep 11, 2011
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  5. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    This. ^^

    Despite the ads, computer messenger bags are pretty much lone soldier items. Especially with a 15" up laptop. The imbalance and weight will wreak havoc on the strap's seams, and your shoulder.
     
    Krane, Sep 11, 2011
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    PFKL Newbie

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    PFKL, Sep 13, 2011
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