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    Which backpack for 15"?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by WalkingSnake, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. WalkingSnake

    WalkingSnake Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I'm going to college in a few weeks, and need a backpack to lug my 15.4" XPS M1530 in. I want something that's big enough to fit my laptop plus a book or two in, plus any accessories I may need to throw in. But on the flip side, I don't want it to be too bulky or clunky. I don't like really fat backpacks that feel like a turtle shell.

    The biggest limitation is that I'm looking to use a $100 Target online gift-card to buy this, so I'm looking strictly at Target's website.

    I know you all can't decide for me, but I'd appreciate any suggestions or recommendations you may have.

    Here are some candidates:

    Targus 15.4" Groove Notebook Backpack

    Sumdex Computer Backpack - I kinda like the look of the Sumdex, but I don't know much about it.

    Targus 15.4" CityGear Chicago Backpack - This one may fall under the "too bulky" category.

    Express Backpack -I also like the look of this one.

    Belkin 15.4" Slim Backpack - Seems popular, but I fear it may be too small.

    Sumdex Deluxe Laptop Computer Backpack

    Since I have the $100 giftcard, money isn't much of a problem, as long as it's under $100. Of course, it's always nice to have some moolah left over.

    Thanks, all.
     
    WalkingSnake, Jul 30, 2008
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  2. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    if target sells some of the wenger backpacks, try those. those are rly good.
     
    wywern209, Jul 30, 2008
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  3. WalkingSnake

    WalkingSnake Notebook Enthusiast

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    I haven't seen any.
     
    WalkingSnake, Jul 30, 2008
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    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    another name for the wenger is the swiss gear. try this one
    black/charcoal
    or
    you can go to target.com and type in "swiss gear" into the search box.
     
    wywern209, Jul 30, 2008
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  5. WalkingSnake

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    Hmm.. it looks nice, but does it have a laptop compartment? I don't see anything about it mentioned..
     
    WalkingSnake, Jul 30, 2008
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  6. protomenace

    protomenace Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah looks to me like that bag is just a general use backpack, not one made specifically for a laptop. If it had a dedicated laptop compartment it would definitely say so.
     
    protomenace, Jul 30, 2008
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    I personally use a regular backpack that has a little partition for putting your laptop in. It's not padded, so I use a Belkin laptop sleeve to protect my laptop. I prefer that method over having a backpack made specifically for laptops because most of the time I am NOT carrying my laptop around.
     
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    bikerboy94, Aug 3, 2008
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