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    This is EMBARASSING

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by grunyon, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. grunyon

    grunyon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I went out to Circuit City and thinking laptop bags were one size fits all, I purchased a really nice bag without really reading the tags or anything. I get it home and I realize that it says "For laptops with screen sizes up to 15.4"...

    I am getting a P-7805u tomorrow with a 17" screen.

    Do you think it will fit? The bag is a SOLO... link here.

    I paid 40 bucks for it with a 30% clearance price...
     
    grunyon, Feb 23, 2009
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Won't even come close...
     
    Greg, Feb 23, 2009
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  3. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    My bag is made for 15 inches and I was able to fit my Dell 17 inch.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Feb 23, 2009
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  4. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Generally no. For example, some 15.4" sleeves/bags can't even fit certain models of 15.4" laptops. The probability that it will be sufficient for your 17" is rather low.
     
    dtwn, Feb 23, 2009
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  5. MAG

    MAG Notebook Deity

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    If it will fit, it'll be really tight.
     
    MAG, Feb 23, 2009
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  6. jonhapimp

    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    it matters how hard you are willing to shove the living hell out of your laptop into the bag. there may be tears( the wet and ripping kind) though as you force it in
     
    jonhapimp, Feb 23, 2009
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  7. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just to add.
    Pythagoras...

    sgr(15^2+11^2)=18.6 - now, that is the internal dimension.

    So compare to your laptop specs - it may just about fit.
    (You'll have to find another "Home" for your AC supply though)
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 23, 2009
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  8. ECyde

    ECyde Notebook Consultant

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    If you really really really lucky. Many 18 inch laptops fit in 17 inch bags, so it could happen.
     
    ECyde, Feb 23, 2009
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  9. markhedder

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    If you have time, take your bag to fry's and try it out on their laptops, if you don't get your laptop by then. Or construct a cardboard box of the same dimensions of the notebook to see if it will fit.
     
    markhedder, Feb 23, 2009
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  10. nomanland

    nomanland Notebook Consultant

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    It depends on the bag but I doubt it.
     
    nomanland, Feb 23, 2009
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  11. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Doubt it will fit, might want to exchange/refund it.
     
    flipfire, Feb 23, 2009
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  12. SemiGamer

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    I believe Circuit City doesn't give refunds or do exchanges do to its all liquidation now.
     
    SemiGamer, Feb 23, 2009
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  13. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Sell it on the NBR Marketplace then.. just dont tell them about the 30% discount ;)
     
    flipfire, Feb 23, 2009
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  14. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Has anybody noticed that this bag has displayed interior measurements?

    Just cross check with your laptop.

    The diameter internally is just over 18"
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 23, 2009
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  15. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    That's what she... Ok, I'll stop. :D :)
     
    Leon, Feb 23, 2009
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  16. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    If it doesn't work, you can sell it here on NBR, or even try Ebay or Craigslist! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 23, 2009
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  17. SemiGamer

    SemiGamer Notebook Deity

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    said to semigamer.

    I finished your line for you :)

    At OP: I think the Selling It On NBR Marketplace, idea that flipfire stated sounds pretty good if you can't get your laptop to fit in it.
     
    SemiGamer, Feb 23, 2009
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  18. markhedder

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    I'd be cautious of these 30% discount claims from liquidation sales as usually they are marked up before discounted during liquidation sales.
     
    markhedder, Feb 23, 2009
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  19. jonhapimp

    jonhapimp Notebook Virtuoso

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    everything at my circuitcity is gone :( :( :( can't even find a game,backpack,laptop or anything
     
    jonhapimp, Feb 23, 2009
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  20. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    no it wont fit with out tearing very quickly and

    way to make me feel stupid :D
     
    The_Moo™, Feb 23, 2009
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  21. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just noticed - how did I abbreviate square root?
    its sqrt ...
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 24, 2009
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  22. lunateck

    lunateck Bananaed

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    Programmer's language freak :D
     
    lunateck, Feb 24, 2009
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  23. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No. I actually strongly dislike programming.

    There is another reason fot this though - I'm a year 1 maths student.

    Anyway - let's stop the off topic discussion.
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 24, 2009
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  24. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    lol i just rembered my brother bought some ram and it was the wrong kind the little notch was only off by one pin and my loveable crazy g pa grinded it down so it would fit :eek: needless to say it didn't work but ....at least he tried huh? sad sad story
     
    The_Moo™, Feb 28, 2009
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