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    Suggestions for Backpack for Dell 1520 W/ 9 Cell

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by wagswvu, Oct 25, 2007.

  1. wagswvu

    wagswvu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got a Dell 1520 with the 9 - cell battery and I'm in the market for backpack. I travel a little for work so I need a bag that has good padding and has enough pockets to hold my Garmin GPS, glasses & sunglasses, and a folder/notebook. Any suggestions would be welcome.

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    wagswvu, Oct 25, 2007
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    Id like to know too. I got that same laptop.
     
    thedon, Oct 25, 2007
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    chipper3152 Notebook Consultant

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    i'd also like to know
     
    chipper3152, Oct 25, 2007
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    I just got a 1520 inspiron, and I am looking for a bag for it as well. Right now I am considering the Wenger Rival or the Wenger Maxxum. However, I have seen reviews saying that they don't fit some 15.4" notebooks. Seeing as the inspiron is widescreen and big for its screen size, I am concerned.
     
    LikeTheSearchEngine, Oct 26, 2007
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  5. wagswvu

    wagswvu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have also read that you have to get the 17in model to fit the 1520 for those Wenger bags
     
    wagswvu, Oct 26, 2007
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    Yeah, now I am considering the Pegasus, by Wenger. Or the Targus XL, but I'm afraid that one is just too big.
     
    LikeTheSearchEngine, Oct 26, 2007
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    go to any army surplus store, theres tons of bags there that would fit the 1520. as I'm also on the market i've been looking and on a more serious note I'd suggest either an ogio backpack (which I'm considering), tumi backpacks or a targus which shouts "notebook inside" but is still a good bag
     
    Busy_lad, Oct 26, 2007
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    i was wondering about that, because the 1520 is a pretty bulky laptop compared to other 15.4' notebooks in its class. does anyone actually have a 1520 and a bag who can share with us? thanks!!
     
    crazychu, Oct 27, 2007
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    coryb Newbie

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    Try the Spire Torq. It comes with a removable sleeve (called the 'Boot') which will fit the 1520 w/9 cell battery. I believe you'd need the 3XL size sleeve.
     
    coryb, Oct 29, 2007
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    wagswvu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I took the plung and ordered the SYNERGY Computer Backback. Out of all the ones I was looking at it seems to be big enough, but not look like I'm going camping. I will let you guys knows how it is when I get it.
     
    wagswvu, Oct 30, 2007
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    Got my SYNERGY, and it fits the 1520 like a glove. It's a little bigger then I'm uses to but it's a nice bag.
     
    wagswvu, Nov 4, 2007
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