What backpack for 15.4" laptop?

Hi all,
If there's a good thread about this, let me know. I searched a bit and couldn't find anything helpful. Anyway I'm wondering what a good backpack would be for transporting a laptop with accessories and some other stuff. My budget is around $50, but can stretch up to 75 or 80 MAX. Looking for something that is a reasonable size (no bigger than it needs to be), looks good (I kinda like Oakley's style but don't need that many pockets outside everywhere), fairly comfortable, and has a protective compartment for the laptop.
Thanks for any suggestions

 

1. Delsey (works great with my heavy vostro)
2. Targus/Belkin

 

Well... what models?

 

Delsey Insect/ODC %-)

http://www.delsey.com/pages/collection.php?categorie=BACKPACK

 

I suggest Kensington or High Sierra

 

Wow. I don't know if that looks comfortable lol

Considering the Dakine 101 and the Wenger Swiss Army Marlet at the moment. I tried the Marlet at a store and it looked good and was quite comfortable, though I didn't like the plastic handle at the top ..

 

What are the dimensions of your laptop?

I have the SwissGear Maxxum, and absolutely love it; it's within your price range. It fit my Powerbook G4 15" and it fits my ThinkPad T61 15.4", but those are relatively thin laptops. A Vostro 1500 might be a tighter fit, despite SwissGear saying the backpack will fit 15" systems.

If you can get a look at one though, I would. Pockets for everything, rugged construction, plenty of padding, and three choices of colors, all of which look sharp. I went with the plain gray/black because there was a $38/free shipping deal with Amazon; you'll usually find the blue/black or red/black ones for $50-60

 

My laptop is a 15" Macbook Pro. The Maxxum looks good, but I wonder if there's anything similar but smaller. I'm not planning on carrying too much stuff, just laptop/accessories, pens/whatever, a couple notebooks, and maybe occasional clothes.

 

Targus 15.4" Citygear Chicago Notebook Backpack - Notebook Carrying Backpack

This deluxe ergonomic notebook backpack for the student or professional, the CityGear Chicago Backpack features sleek styling including reflective material accent on the front pocket and premium storage options. Other features are a front organizational pocket with key clip and pen loops, deluxe document and accessory storage areas, removable CD/DVD sleeve holds 8 discs and a CD player compartment with line-out porthole for your headphones. To alleviate the stress on your back, it has contoured, padded ergonomic shoulder straps along with an internal soft rack.