Mysn P722/Clevo P370EM 17.3" Laptop Backpack

I've just bought myself a P722 laptop from Mysn. I've bought all the peripherals but the thing that has eluded me so far is a decent backpack for it. An expensive laptop without a decent bag is an accident waiting to happen.

The dimensions of the Mysn P722 are:

Length: 419 mm (16.5 inches)

Width: 293 mm (11.5 inches)

Height: 55 mm (2.16 inches)

For reference an Alienware M17X R2 has roughly similar dimensions:

Length: 405 mm (15.98 inches)

Width: 321 mm (12.65 inches)

Height: 53 mm (2.11 inches)


Ideally it needs to be/have the following:

• Securely hold the laptop in place with adequate padding (I'm happy to use a neoprene or similar case to supply additional protection if required)
• Look smart (Not a main concern but important nevertheless)
• Hold other stuff (External HD, full sized headphones, mouse etc)
• Be well built (I don't mind paying a bit more if it will last for years)
• Be comfortable (I travel a lot for work so it needs to be good for carrying around a hefty laptop and kit for long distances if required)

As any owner of a larger laptop knows finding the right pack is a bit of a mission - especially as the majority of retailers online don't have a full listing of internal dimensions. It's hard to know whether or not it will fit.

What I would normally look at having in my backpack:

• Laptop
• Adaptor
• External HD
• Mouse & pad
• Full sized headset
• Cooling pad
• Some discs
• Misc cables

On top of that I may have:

• Shoes
• Toiletries
• Change of clothes
• Kindle
• Water bottle
• Gym kit

Here are the options I've been looking at, feel free to add any others you know of or add your experiences if you own any of them:

(Some of these packs will accomodate even larger laptops)
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Pakuma Akara K3
http://www.pakuma.com/products/akara_k3.htm

Pros:

Looks ideal (Doesn't scream - I'm a laptop bag, rob me)
Smart design
Good protection for laptop
Can hold a decent amount (ideal for traveling)
Multipurpose (Suitable for commuting or outdoor activites)

Cons:

Have read some mixed reviews with regards to durability

Review for K1 (similar to K3): http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/laptop/3874-asus-v6-v-notebook-pakuma-akara-k1/?page=4

More photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukadamr/3622177971/in/photostream/



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Port Designs Aspen II

http://www.portdesigns.com/index.ph...com_virtuemart&Itemid=169&vmcchk=1&Itemid=169

Pros:

Looks good
Good price
Rain cover is a nice touch

Cons:

Durability may be an issue
Might not be able to fit quite as much kit as I'd like but it's hard to tell from the photos



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Slappa Chaos Stovepipe

SLAPPA Chaos Backpack

Pros:

Great design
Looks like it would fit larger laptops if required
Lots of storage room
Durable

Cons:

Slightly expensive
May be too large for some people

Review: Slappa Stovepipe Chaos Laptop Bag



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Spire M.eta

(Ignore the '.' for some reason the forum wont let me post it as one word)

Spire USA

Pros:

Extremely well made
Good protection for laptop
Looks good
Durable
Great for traveling

Cons:

Hard to find
Might be too big for some people
The laptop covers 'boots' that Spire offers wont fit my laptop
Very expensive

Review: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/06/spire--dart-travel-bag-gadget-bag-laptop-sleeve-combo-review/



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Everki Beacon

http://everki.com/products1/18-4-la...-w-gaming-console-sleeve-fits-up-to-18-detail

Pros:

Looks good
Will hold laptop well
Fleece lined sleeve?

Cons:

Not sure how well it will hold other things
Very mixed reviews about durability
Slightly expensive



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Everki Titan

http://everki.com/products1/18-4-la...iendly-laptop-backpack-fits-up-to-18-4-detail

Pros:

Good protection for laptop and other electronics
Checkpoint friendly

Cons:

Personally not a massive fan of how it looks
Durability?
May be able to hold a lot of kit but not necessarily clothes etc.
Expensive



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Dicota BacPac Move

DICOTA

Pros:

Great price
Unobtrusive
Good design

Cons:

Doesn't look like it will hold much else

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Dicota BackPack Casual

DICOTA

Pros:

Great price
Unobtrusive
Good design

Cons:

Doesn't look like it will hold much else

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