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    Top choice for backpack for 15" + stuff?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by MTHall51, May 1, 2009.

  1. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know of any extra good quality brands of backpacks which will hold a 15 laptop + have enough separate internal compartments to hold a couple books, pens, and one or two other items, yet is not too bulky? Fairly streamlined would be nice. Haven't bought a pack in ages so wanted to get some opnions here first please.

    Thanks.
     
    MTHall51, May 1, 2009
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  2. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    The Swissgear backpacks are pretty great. Cin would say the Synergy. I on the other hand have the Hudson~
     
    Hirohata, May 1, 2009
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    pacmandelight Notebook Deity

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    What is your budget?
     
    pacmandelight, May 1, 2009
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  4. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    Looking at around $100.00 or possibly a touch higher. Also, wondering if there are any good online sources with competitive pricing, other than the eBay route.
     
    MTHall51, May 1, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    You can't go wrong with the Synergy by Swiss Gear! Have it, love it :D
    And, will hold all thats listed + more, and not bulky at all!

    Here: $61/free shipping :D
    http://www.amazon.com/SYNERGY-Swiss...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241224202&sr=8-1


    HA! You know that I would! :D Synergy and Hudson are both good..I just prefer the Synergy..it's been a great b.pack for my 1530 :D My personal FTW :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', May 1, 2009
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  6. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    WOW Cin herself replying. Wonderful to see your post. I have been off of here for months. Lots of commotion in the family and I just finished moving to Frederick, MD.
    Thanks VERY much for the great tip too.
    I see you have been super busy with a lot of posts. You made my day!
     
    MTHall51, May 1, 2009
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  7. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    slappa or solo bags all the way...
     
    zfactor, May 1, 2009
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  8. built

    built Notebook Deity

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    +1 on the Synergy. Goes everywhere with me and holds a ton of stuff.
     
    built, May 2, 2009
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  9. Godsgiftowomen

    Godsgiftowomen Newbie

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    Check out booq bags..Pretty streamline.
     
    Godsgiftowomen, May 2, 2009
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