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    Who makes the most inconspicuous laptop carry case, that's not a backpack.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ARB, Jun 27, 2005.

  1. ARB

    ARB Notebook Geek

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    I take the train to work every day and at times leave late in the evening so I was just wonder what many use to conceal their laptops.
     
  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hahaha just kidding :p


    Maybe a Crumpler style bag would look less like a laptop bag..
     
  3. ARB

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    Funny, :p I'd probably get robbed and beat up for carrying that thing, computer or not.
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    :)


    Hmmm, if you want, try looking at the Samsonite JOLT bag, it looks pretty good, and it seems more like a bag to put school textbooks into...

    I am really interested in that and I want someone to test it out before i buy hahaha


    :rolleyes:

    Try here: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6459_7-5583251.html

    CNet isn't always the best place, but it's a start!
     
  5. ARB

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    coriolis, I found this page through your link and this is the coolest bunch of computer bags I've seen.

    http://www.computerbags.com/soft_cases.html
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I just found a Targus carrier bag, and it's pretty nice looking, and you can customize it's size, with velcro padding. It looks pretty slick form the outside, and it has tons of room. It's $59.99 at CompuSmart, I'm gonna look around more :D

    Never heard of Ellington, but it looks very professional.
     
  9. APC2NV

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    if you want something really inconspicious, theres currently a box that house you laptop to be carried in, thing is that box look like a pizza box. Ill post a pic when i find it.
     
  10. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A cardboard box?

    My friend had his wallet made from pure duct tape(Don't ask why), and he's been using it for over 2 years, and even if he leaves it unattended, people wouldn't even know it was a wallet!

    Duct tape bag :p
     
  11. ARB

    ARB Notebook Geek

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    It's interesting, I work at a university and I just realized that it may be better if I don’t carry a backpack that looks like a student’s backpack since almost all students these days have a computer in their backpacks.

    Perhaps I need to look like a dumpy old college professor that doesn't know how to use a computer, hhhhhmmm that’s the ticket. I’m going to buy an old beat up college professor briefcase.

    Boy times have changed.
     
  12. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Get one of those old briefcases that your dad uses, and take a hammer to it for a while. Or even better, try it to the back of a car, run it around a parking lot for 5-10 minutes, and it'll be nice and worn. Very asthetically pleasing to beating it more :p

    White lab coat, plexiglass glasses, the setup :p


    But really, I think most 'one-shouldered' bags are most inconspicuous, people don't think laptops can fit in there!
     
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    You know, we do notebook case reviews on this site but then make it hard to find them, shame on us, I really need to make that easier to find. Here's a list of what we have that's recent though:

    REVIEW: Targus HP Evolution Series Backpack Case http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2013&review=HP_Backpack

    Review – Boblebee Megalopolis Executive Backpack http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1830

    Spire USA Volt Laptop Backpack Review (pics) http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=1947

    Sumdex Women's Laptop Carrying Case Images http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2227

    Mobile Edge Select Backpack Review (pics) http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2306

    Review of the Mobile Edge Premium Backpack for 17" Screen Size Laptops http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2253

    Roadwired Skooba Sleeve Laptop Case Review http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2263

    Review: RadTech Tekmod Notebook Case http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2370

    Kensington Contour Notebook Backpack Review (pics) http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2425

    Tom Bihn Buzz Notebook Case Review (pics) http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2404
     
  14. ARB

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    Thanks abaxter, I stumbled upon some of these on ebags but your reviews really help a lot. Too bad the Tom Bihn sling won't fit (or doesn't look like it would) my 6000D, I really like the style.