What do you use to carry your laptop?

It appears that this is the big question for many new users and veterans of the laptop market. There are a lot of choices in what to carry your laptop on the market. They range from nylon to leather to aluminum cases. For those people who carry your laptop daily: What do you use to carry your laptop?

"It's Doctor Evil. I didn't go to Evil Medical School for 6 years to be called Mister." (Dr. Evil, Austin Powers 1997)

Dell Inspiron 6000
1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
WUXGA 15.4" WS
512 MB RAM
60 GB HD
Wireless B/G
DVD/CD-RW
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Still looking for a case....
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Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI

 

Messenger styled bag . . . Timbuk2 for all my rigs.

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/catalog/categories.t2?categoryId=8

My wife uses the smaller model form her 15" G4.

Dell Inspiron 8600:
* 1.6 Ghz Pentium M * 1024 MB DDR SDRAM * 60 GB 7200 RPM HD * 15.4" WSXGA+ * Internal Bluetooth * Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 * 4x CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) * ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo 128 MB * Win XP Pro SP2 *

* Apple 17" PowerBook G4 * 14" Toshiba Tecra 8000 * Apple 14" iBook G4 *

 

I use backpack. I find it offers the most room. I used to use a regular bag, but I found I didn't have enough room for all the extra stuff like cords, tools, drives, discs, etc.




I know things, things that could get me killed


Thinkpad T41:
* 1.6Ghz Pentium M * 768Mb Memory * 40Gb Hitachi 7200RPM * Panasonic UJ-845-B DVD+RW *

 

Where could i get a cheap yet good backpack from in AUS?

15" SXGA+
Intel Pentium M 1.7GHz (DOTHAN)
Intel 855GM + ATI Mobility Radeon 9600
64MB
512MB DDR
80GB
DVD+/-RW
Wireless 802.11b/g - Quad Band Antenna

 

regular backpack i use for school [ ]

There are very few problems that can't be solved with explosives.

 

Australia, You say?

http://www.standardtm.com.au/backpacks

http://www.macmall.com.au/mall/customer/home.php?cat=397&page=3

"It's Doctor Evil. I didn't go to Evil Medical School for 6 years to be called Mister." (Dr. Evil, Austin Powers 1997)

Dell Inspiron 6000
1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
WUXGA 15.4" WS
512 MB RAM
60 GB HD
Wireless B/G
DVD/CD-RW
--
Still looking for a case....
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Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI

 

Thanks for that ill check it out [ ]

15" SXGA+
Intel Pentium M 1.7GHz (DOTHAN)
Intel 855GM + ATI Mobility Radeon 9600
64MB
512MB DDR
80GB
DVD+/-RW
Wireless 802.11b/g - Quad Band Antenna

 

I use laptop knapsack designed to carry my rig. It's made by High Sierra and fits my Acer perfectly. Has room for all the stuff I bring with it, laptop stand, wireless USB mouse, headphones, manuals, cd's etc. and doesn't feel heavy at all when I have it all packaged up in the bag.

The best thing for me is that it doesn't look like a knapsack that's designed to carry a laptop which is good from a security standpoint and frees up a hand from carrying an actual bag, that's important for me.

T. Chan

Self built PC, P4 3.2Ghz HT

Acer 1681WLMi

 

I use a Victorinox WebSak (??)...the knapsack that comes with the hardened sleeve. Professional look, accomodates most of my machines, a place for everything, everything has a place.

 

I use a traditional Laptop carrying case, the Targus CN01:
http://www.targus.com/uk/product_details.asp?sku=CN01

Sometimes, since I'm at university, all the things I need don't fit it, so I use a Timberland Messenger styled bag...

*# Acer TravelMate 4001WLMi #*
Intel Pentium M 715 1.5Ghz 2MB Cache (Dothan)
512MB PC2700 DDR333
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 (64MB)
15.4' WXGA wide (16:10) TFT
60GB Hitachi HDD
DVD-DUAL (DVD+-RW)
802.11b/g Wireless LAN

 

I currently use a kensington backpack. The newer version of mine is this: http://www.kensington.com/html/4727.html
However, I will be reviewing a new sleeve http://www.roadwired.com/store/Product.cfm?categoryid=1&Productid=89 and a backpack right after that http://mobileedge.com/items.asp?cid=3&scid=3&pid=5 so I'll have to get back to you in a few weeks to let you know what I like best.


zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856

 

I see a carrying case/bag as situational. In the context of travelling some may be minimalists and opt for a sleeve or sleeve within an easily accessible carrying "device" to facilitate the Post 9-11 era of airport security. When travelling locally it appears that a backpack would be more convenient than a conventional laptop case. I personally think that the saddle bags are stylish but foresee future back pain from the carrying something so asymmetrically. The traditional laptop case is nice but is recognized by techies and thieves alike that within the leather/nylon encasement is a $1-$2k piece of equipment.

I am looking into the various sleeves personally and favor the Shoreline cases since it would protect the outer surface and allow me to work on the laptop while still being nestled in the case. The other sleeves are great, though, for impact resistance from accidental falls etc which are inevitable.

I have a conventional laptop case but I prefer the Laptop Backpacks which are more protective from the weather and impact these days and distributes the weight of the backpack to lead to less back problems in the long run. Long and short, I plan to have different cases for different situations.

Dell Inspiron 6000
1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
WUXGA 15.4" WS
512 MB RAM
60 GB HD
Wireless B/G
DVD/CD-RW
9 Cell Battery x 2
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Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI

 

High Sierra make soime quality ****, thats the kind of bag i use for school and its comfy as [ ]

15" SXGA+
Intel Pentium M 1.7GHz (DOTHAN)
Intel ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 64MB
512MB DDR
80GB
DVD+/-RW
Wireless 802.11b/g - Quad Band Antenna

 

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10298123&loc=101&sp=1

my vgn-a250 fits perfectly

 

I am using the Targus Gravity Notebook Backpack when I need to carry a lot of books with the notebook and I use the Traditional Leather Case when I need to be in a professional setting.

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=RG0318

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=TTL500

Dell Inspiron 6000
1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
WUXGA 15.4" WS
512 MB RAM
60 GB HD
Wireless B/G
DVD/CD-RW
9 Cell Battery x 2
Mozilla Firefox Browser
Targus TL Deluxe Notebook Case
Targus Gravity Notebook Backpack
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Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI

 

i use the targus slam backpack, i can actually fit 3 laptops securly in their own padded compartments. the bags main compartment can fit up to a 15.4" laptop so 15"s can go in no problem. the removeable sleeve can fit a DTR 15.4" (dell xps comes to mind and i have tested it with the xps), the 3rd is kind of a built in sleeve to the biggest compartment of the bag, it will fit a 12-14" laptop with no problems. there are TONS of pockets in this backpack and it is very comfortable even for periods.

-->Asus M6BNe | Pentium M 1.6GHz Dothan | 1024MB PC2700 Micron Ram | Radeon 9700 Pro 64MB | 80GB Samsung 5400 RPM 8MB Cache | Gigabit LAN | CDRW + DVD Combo |
-->Compal CL56 | Pentium M 1.6GHz Dothan | 1024MB Ram | Radeon 9700 Pro 128MB | 60GB HDD | 10/100 LAN | DVDRW |

 

I'm looking into purchasing a Crumpler Team Player, but in the interim, I'm actually using a Tracer sleeve to house my Acer 8100. It's their 17" model. I pop that into my Dakine knapsack, a snug fit, and lug the whole set up around like that. I don't recommend this. I feel really uneasy with the lack of padding and weatherproofing.

The sleeve on it's own is not horrible, but I wouldn't suggest it if you have other high end options like the shinza or booq sleeves. It's side padding is inadequate, but it's relatively rigid and padded on the front and back with interior compartments for papers. It does double as a nice sort of table for your lap to rest the computer on, though.

I'll chime in when and if I pick up the Team Player this weekend.

 

I always carry my laptop in something that doesn't make it look like I'm carrying a laptop. City life at it's best. There was a good trade at the raliway station for getting mugged with mobile phones and laptops.

Regards

Martin Hogan

 

I picked up the Crumpler Team Player sunday, and I'm mightily impressed. There are a number of brilliant but often overthought design elements, such as the clips built into the straps that eliminate annoying dangling excess strap.

Another highlight is the removable sleeve. The designers saw fit to make it truly useable outside of the pack by designing the fastening system to be dual purpose: it doubles as a securing point when in the bag and a handle when used on it's own. It's velcro closures are also designed to maximize contact area when used for fastening, but fold closed to prevent annoying velcro clothing damage or general obnoxiousness. Things like this show evidence of thoughtful utilitarian design. Dangling straps and exposed velcro are overlooked in the majority of designs, but in the Crumpler bag, they were taken care of. They're just a couple of examples of the care Crumpler takes to make the best bag humanly possible.

There really is a lot of room in this backpack, and this is coming from an "art student" who a) carries not only a laptop but a lot of traditional art supplies and b) who has always sought the worlds largest non-homeless looking backpack. Having used the Team Player to lug things home for the weekend, I can vouch for it's large capacity.

 

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(plz don't hit me[ )])

 

<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by hogan

 

I carried by I8000 in a Case Logic neoprene sleve. Than I put it in my North Face Network packpack. My laptop+ sleve it's same size as a large book. And the backpack looks inconito...thieves don't know that I'm carrying a laptop.

I used to carried a I4000 in a UPS bubble bag....they were free back in the days...why waste money on a sleve...and I put it in the same bag....Had this bag for a bit more than 3 yrs... it's great...

 

my right hand

 

I'm using the fujitsu bag that came w/ the lappy. damn, it's heavier than the laptop haha. now i'm lookin for a good sleeve. any ideas?

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S7011 - *1.6mHZ*, *512MB DDR 333*, *Hitachi Travelstar 60G 7200RPM*, *Toshiba CDRW Combo Drive*, *14.1' SuperFine*, *Fingerprint Scanner*, *Intel Pro 2200 B/G*, *Logitec Black Optical Mouse*

 

The crumpler team player looks nice, but any other recs for a backpack that fits a 17" notebook?

 

Hey guys on this topic, i want to know what case my ex was using. i "think" it was the neoprene but just to be sure:

it was like a stretchy fabric that fit comfortably around the laptop, enough for a tight fitting and that was it. i struggle to find them anywhere and would like one [ ]

--Chris

'rm -fr /bin/laden; kill all'

 

Hey Everyone,
To bring my notebook on the road in my work truck I use one of those alumnium, I think, and composite sided cases around $60.00 from Staples. After a year and a half traveling all over New England down into Maryland and Virginia. It really takes the abuse that a soft-sided one wouldn't. If I am traveling on vacation in my own vehicle I will use a back pack type that doesn't scream out NOTEBOOK IN HERE STEAL ME!!!
Valsmere

 

my head[xx(]

 

After a lot of searching on line I've found a great website offering a huge range of notebook carrying cases.

http://www.ebags.com/

You can search by manufacturer, by price range and by type of case. The website offers description, customer reviews ( a great feature!) and lots of images to zoom in on.

I finally settled on the Laptrap from Shaun Jackson Design

http://www.sjdesign.com


It claims to accommodate a 14" by 11.5" by 2" notebook and I've put it to the test with my LW60 LG notebook which measures 13.9" by 10.5". The Laptrap fits my LW60 like a glove, surrounding it with a sturdy rigid casing. The laptrap is designed with three carrying features. There is a strap for a shoulder bag, a well attached handle at the top of the case and (best of all) a harness that attaches to let you wear it like a back pack. The back pack harness clips to four rings on the outside of the case with well made metal clips. The actual harness is made from parachute harness material and is moulded to fit your shoulders and upper back. Two external pockets for accessories hold mouse, extension cord, power adapter and with room to spare. And as claimed by the manufacturer you could take the whole thing and put it inside another carrying case if you needed to.

The laptrap has a unique design that will allow you to unfold the case on a table top (or your lap) and use the notebook while it still rests in the carrying case. Now I have to admit that my LW 60 is so snug a fit that the easiest way to get it in and out of the case is to place it into the computer compartment upside down. This really isn't a bother at all since that way when I'm wearing the laptrap as a back pack the bottom of the notebook rests against my back. With a smaller notebook with a 14" screen or less you wouldn't need to do this and could place the computer in the case the way it was meant to be.

All in all I think this is a great bag! I had tried a Kennsington messenger bag that had the same option to wear it as a back pack but the bag had so little protection for the notebook that I constantly worried about setting it down on things (especially the floor of the bus!)

Check out the rest of the Shaun Jackson Design line up. The make larger versions of notebook carrying cases that can also convert to backpacks like the "Back Office". Way cool designs that are built to last.


B

 

Have a samsonite rolling bag, use that when carrying long distances (such as when I fly) but for normaly use it contained a sleeve in the bag, and I use that.

Works fairly nicely.

Find a better way of life
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I just ordered the Skooba Satchel Notebook bag. I hope it is good.

 

Well after many review reads, i decided on this:
http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/neo_metro_transit_ii/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=19524

It seems to be just the ticket i need, as i am looking for a more of a minimalist approach, i just need to carry my 7426GX and the power adapter. It's padded in all the right places, plus i paid $38.17 tax and all. Shipping was free I just ordered it so i should get it this weekend at the latest.

Gateway 7426GX
AMD Athlon 64, 3700+ Processor
1 Gig DDR Ram
100 Gig HDD
Dual Layer Multiformat +/- DVD/CDRW
6x Digital Media Card reader
15.4" Ultrabright screen
ATI Mobility 9600 w/Omega drivers.
1x Firewire, 4x USB 2.0
...And the kitchen sink someplace too

 

I'm a big fan of Booq Bags so I use a PowerSleeve17 for my PowerBook and a VyperXM Sleeve for my newly acquired VAIO S460. The Vyper Sleeve can fit into most of my standard messenger style bags and accompanies text books and notebooks in my favorite NorthFace backpack.

17" POWERBOOK: 1.33GHz, 1.5GB RAM, 80 GB 5400 RPM HDD, SuperDrive, Airport Extreme & Bluetooth
SONY VAIO S460/B: 1.73GHz Sonoma, 2GB 533MHz DDR2, 80GB 5400 RPM HDD, Intel Pro 2200
DELL DIMENSION 8300: 2.8 GHz P4 w/ HT, 800 MHz FSB, 1GB RAM, Sony 17" LCD

 

I'm thinking about getting a MobileEdge Select Backpack (with a Booq Vyper sleeve or a Sumdex Impact Sleeve); the MobileEdge seem to have very good reviews and they don't look like a computer case.

I commute on the train every day so having something that is understated is very important.

http://a1480.g.akamaitech.net/f/1480/124/4h/images.ebags.com/images/Products/18154_sq250.jpg

 

Anyone tried or have any comments on the Samsonite Jolt messenger bag?

 

I'm using Tekstyl's Tekmod XL, and surprisingly it does fit the Inspiron 9300. RadTech also sells it, but they state that it doesn't fit the 9300. Its great and makes the 9300 seem so light and portable. Plus I like being able to use it without taking it out of the bag.

 

I carry mine in an old beat up looking laptop bag with no logos or anything made out of plastics and nylon. I've been using it for a while so it looks pretty dingy, but the durability seems pretty good and the size allows me to carry textbooks and other stuff as well.

 

Hello everyone,

I plan on purchasing a zeroshock laptop sleeve. However, I'm not sure if it stretches since my notebook is just a tiny bit bigger. I was wondering if these sleeves stretch in anyway so I can use it for my laptop.

Zeroshock sleeve

Zeroshock interior dimensions: 330 x 45 x 260 mm

LG LM50 dimensions: 331x274x26.4mm

Thanks in advance,

- JB

 

Does you Travelmate (4001, 15,4"wxga) fit in that bag? What are dimension?

I have TM 4601, and was thinking to buy that same bag too:
http://www.verkkokauppa.com/popups/prodinfo.php?id=4033

but Im worried about the dimensions. It's said that its inside measure is 36x28x6 cm but my laptop is 36,4 x 27,9 x 3,89 cm

So my laptop is only 4mm too wide :-S (36 <-> 36,4) It's only 4mm! Will it fit into that bag or not? Any ideas?

 

Dell Nylon Deluxe Carrying Case

 

Yep, it (TM 4601) fits in it (Targus, CN-01). I just bought that bag. It's very light but of course, there isn't much room for any other equipment - the bag is more suitable for normal 15" laptop than 15,4". But if you don't carry alot of stuff with it, it's also suitable for 15,4" laptops.

 

the north face laptop backpack fo sure ($50 at ebags)

 

Hey what do you guys think about Kengsington bags, are they any good?? Aparently there aren't a lot of brands in my country to choose from, just Kensington, Samsonite and Trager...

 

That Targus CN01 looks like a really sturdy bag, and it doesn't look like it's too big. I like backpacks that have the separate laptop compartment. For $40.00 this may work for my Dell 6000. Too bad it only comes in boring black.

 

It also comes in Pewter(blueish grey)

 

hmm... i dont think anyone discussed this yet... but i ordered a skooba satchel for my zd8000, im not sure if it fits yet... but ill update and tell everyone if it fits... i think my laptop is one of the bigger ones so... i think it mite help a lot of you guys out...

 

well if anyone cares... i got the skooba bag and everything fits... its a lil smaller than expected... but it fits my laptops and accessories... although it does have an extra compartment... im pretty sure that it wont fit any text books...

well i hope that helped some ppl who are lookin for some nice cases... for a 17 inch widescreen...

 

Pelican Case (with purge valve) & a Zero Haliburton dual lock.