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    XPS M1530 + School Supplies Backpack/Messenger

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by keebz, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. keebz

    keebz Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all,

    My Dell XPS M1530 will be shipped shortly, and I am going to college by the end of this month so I need to get a backpack.

    I dont think I'd feel comfortable with a laptop in my bookbag on my back not because of the weight, but because of the protection, etc. I am thinking about getting a regular Jansport Bookbag for my Notebooks, Textbooks, Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Erasers, Calculator, and other small accessories (stickies, post-its, etc.). That I will take to class. For the laptop, I dont think I'll be taking it to class, probably to the library to study and stuff like that. That is why I think I will also buy a briefcase/messenger like bag for my laptop. What do you guys think? Is it worth getting two bags, or just get 1 backpack?

    If I get one backpack, which I would like to, it would need to fit my books, accessories, and my laptop. I dont prefer messenger bags because they will probably make my shoulder/back ache over time. If I get a separate bag for my laptop, do you think I should use messenger or hold it like a briefcase?

    Can you recommend any brands that are well-sized, secure and comfortable? I've always used Jansport bags and I like them for regular books and stuff, but Im not sure about computers.
     
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  2. jetstar

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    The Swiss Gear Synergy is quite a popular backpack for 15.4 inch notebooks.
     
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  3. keebz

    keebz Notebook Consultant

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    that looks great! but it is quite expensive. something like that though would be cool. also my xps m1530 has 9-cell battery.

    i think i'm gonna be buying 2 bags: 1 to take to class w/ books, accessories, calculator, etc. and the other one a messenger/briefcase bag for my laptop and laptop accessories for when I go to the library or somewhere to study.

    Any ideas for each? I think i'll get a jansport for my class backpack, but can anyone recommend a messenger/briefcase bag that looks like the swissgear synergy but not as expensive?

    thanks!
     
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  4. jetstar

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    Consider the Samonsite L45. Or the Kensington Contour series.
     
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    bikerboy94 Notebook Evangelist

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    keebz Notebook Consultant

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    What about the Specially-for-Dell SwissGear Austin for the Studio 15/XPS M1530? Anyone have it and is it just like the Synergy?
     
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    Regardless of what you get, i'd also reccomend getting a neoprene sleeve just in case you ever need to take your laptop with you to class.
     
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    keebz Notebook Consultant

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    So I should also get a sleeve in addition to the bag I get even though Dell ships it in a sleeve?

    I'll be probably getting a Swissgear Synergy but I want to know if anyone has Specially-For-Dell Swissgear Austin?
     
    keebz, Aug 9, 2008
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