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    Practically sized backpacks

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by apple314159, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. apple314159

    apple314159 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking for a backpack to go with my 15 inch notebook. This is for college. I'd like it to be able to comfortably fit any necessary peripherals (mouse, adapter, flash drive (probably too small to be a factor), mp3 player, phone) as well as a couple of textbooks, without being a beast (this is somewhat contradictory). Any ideas?

    Edit: cooler too
     
    apple314159, Jul 24, 2009
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  2. Kinghong1970

    Kinghong1970 Notebook Deity

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    crumpler bags
    booqbags

    of course there's the targus lines and whatnot...
     
    Kinghong1970, Jul 24, 2009
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    ludlud Notebook Geek

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    slappa.com
    they have some pretty big ones and the cool looking ones :D, i ordered the spyder pro, it'll arrive tomorrow and i'll post a review
     
    ludlud, Jul 24, 2009
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    i love my Swiss Gear Juilet... supposed to fit up to 15.5", i got my m1330 with the dell sleeve to fit just nicely, able to put a few books/binders in there...

    swiss gear bags are designed to be comfortable and practical... padding to reduce the feeling of weight, case stablizing base so that the bag can stay upright on the floor... really highly recommend them

    and staples has a 100% back on backpacks this week... buy one, get the cost without tax back in october... i got a 'backup' 17" SwissGear Peagus just in case...
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 24, 2009
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    This is a great deal, I bought a Swissgear Synergy with it. The synergy is made to hold 15in laptops. I'm not sure how small you're looking for, but the Synergy isn't any larger than the backpack I used for school (holding only textbooks) the past year.
     
    N4n45h1, Jul 24, 2009
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  6. apple314159

    apple314159 Notebook Consultant

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    So essentially, I pay just the tax and I get the backpack basically for free, so long as I wait?

    When does this deal end?
     
    apple314159, Jul 25, 2009
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    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', Jul 25, 2009
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    psygn Notebook Evangelist

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    I googled this Juliet and the only person mentioning its existence is you! :eek: Can you get the proper name? Thanks :)
     
    psygn, Jul 25, 2009
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    i don't quite remember the exact name... think it's an old model i got for around $20

    EDIT: Julien is the name.. i got the blue version... think Synergy is the newer model
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 26, 2009
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    apple314159 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there anything I can get that costs around $50?
     
    apple314159, Jul 26, 2009
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    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    paper_wastage, Jul 27, 2009
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