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    Need laptop backpack that doesnt look like a laptop backpack!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by shotmillions, May 27, 2008.

  1. shotmillions

    shotmillions Notebook Geek

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    Hi id like a laptop backpack or bag which i can hang on me so i have my hands free that doesnt look like a laptop bag! [To deter thefts and also so i can look funky fly haha]

    For a 17inch dell vostro laptop.

    Prefably so if i dropped it it would still be safe! and yeah weather resistant as it rains alot over here.
     
    shotmillions, May 27, 2008
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  2. rouGHman4

    rouGHman4 Notebook Consultant

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    Uhm maybe the Osprey Focus?
     
    rouGHman4, May 27, 2008
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  3. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    I use a Targus flare backpack to tote my DTR around. People kind of stare at me sometimes when I pull my computer out of the bag. I'm not sure if they're surprised that there was a laptop on there. (I don't think it looks like a computer bag) Or maybe they're just admiring my handsome face. :D ;) :D Back on topic: I really can't say enough that's good about his bag. I love it!

    It sounds like this bag would fit your needs pretty well. Check it out here: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4022

    and here: http://reviews.cnet.com/notebook-ac...e-notebook-backpack/4505-6459_7-32513181.html
     
    Crimson Roses, May 29, 2008
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  4. shotmillions

    shotmillions Notebook Geek

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    You know the little rope things at the back can i take them off? cut them off? because it looks a bit gay lol.
     
    shotmillions, May 29, 2008
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  5. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, it's easy to take them off. I did on mine and it looks a lot better now. It's also not hard to put them back on later in case you change your mind.

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  6. shotmillions

    shotmillions Notebook Geek

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    im glad im not the only one who thought it was gay haha... or did u quickly jst cut em off? ahha yeah im going to get that bag i think!
     
    shotmillions, May 30, 2008
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  7. saad88

    saad88 Notebook Consultant

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    Swiss Gear backpacks maybe?
     
    saad88, May 30, 2008
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  8. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    It's just one little clip thing that holds the strap on. Easy off, easy on. I didn't have to cut it.
     
    Crimson Roses, May 31, 2008
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  9. dmw5678

    dmw5678 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Booq -- forget the rest. quality stuff that It will outlast a few laptops
     
    dmw5678, May 31, 2008
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  10. ahl395

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    Lowepro. I have one. It looks like traveling luggage if that's what your looking for.
     
    ahl395, May 31, 2008
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  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Nice bag!!! :) :D
     
    Cin', May 31, 2008
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  12. Casshern

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    Casshern, May 31, 2008
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  13. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks :spinny:
     
    Crimson Roses, May 31, 2008
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  14. Fountainhead

    Fountainhead Notebook Deity

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    Absolutely. I bought a Swiss Gear Ibex just today. Fantastic backpack that accomodates a 17 incher, though mine's only 15.4. And it doesn't scream "NOTEBOOK INSIDE" like my previous Targus did. Swiss Gear backpacks have tons of individual pockets to stash stuff too. Great backpacks.
     
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  15. geekygirl

    geekygirl Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Northface Bandwidth backpack to carry my notebook around when I need to use a backpack - definately doesnt look like a notebook bag at all :D

    It is well built, I would use a sleeve though as the padding isnt the best as far as protection goes, but for carrying around on your back it is very very comfortable (like it was designed to be good to carry, the laptop feature is secondary unlike notebook specific backpacks.)

    It carries my 14.1 Asus A8JS just fine, but I also have had my HP NC8230 17" work notebook in there without an issue as well.

    Can carry a lot of stuff in it. I like it overall, and it definately does not scream laptop in here lol

    Link: http://www.thenorthface.com.au/secureshop/product.php?ProductID=72

    I have the grey and yellow one :D
     
    geekygirl, Jun 1, 2008
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  16. Legacy40k

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    I have a k2 Backpack with a laptop pocket.. it looks like a regular backpack
     
    Legacy40k, Jun 2, 2008
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