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    What's the best case to bring to school?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Schubatis1, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. Schubatis1

    Schubatis1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the best type of case for me to bring my laptop to college with me? I have an XPS M1530. I plan to take my computer to class with me. Would it be better to have a backpack case or a backpack with a case in it?
     
    Schubatis1, Jun 19, 2008
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    backpack with sleeve type case imo.
     
    masterchef341, Jun 19, 2008
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  3. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    You'll get more protection with a Pelican case, but you'll not be "that person with the dweebie attache case" if you use a sleeve and a backpack.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Jun 19, 2008
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  4. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, I think you'd be better off having a standard backpack, with an additional sleeve. Keep it looking ordinary. :)
     
    Johnny T, Jun 19, 2008
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    What Standard Backpack would you get for a 17"?
     
    HyeVltg3, Jun 19, 2008
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    don't know of any backpacks that fit 17" mine is tight with my 15" ThinkPad
     
    jooooeee, Jun 19, 2008
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    Consider the Samsonite Urbanite.
     
    jetstar, Jun 20, 2008
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    I have a Heys ePac17 for my 17" Sager and I really recommend it. Note that as far as I know the backpack is only sold to Canada (though it might have changed in the last year).

    Here's another topic where I talk about the ePac17 (with pictures) if you're interested.
     
    Thibault, Jun 20, 2008
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    SOLO has many nice and sturdy bags ;)
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 20, 2008
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