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    affordable backpack for np 5792

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by tinytop69, Jan 12, 2008.

  1. tinytop69

    tinytop69 Notebook Evangelist

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    keep in mind that it is relatively big, and has quite a beefy power supply. i would like to see backpacks that are below 45$. it does need a bit of space but i dont plan on putting much else into it other than a notebook (like paper notebook) or 2. main concern is getting a backpack that protects and fits everything for my notebook.

    when its fully packed i dont want it to look huge also. i dont want sumthing thats "buldgy" and is thicker than ones body XD.

    its picky i know but thanx ahead of time
     
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  2. M1chel

    M1chel Notebook Geek

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    Wenger / SwissGear Pegasus is a terrific backpack. Can be had for around $60 (US) on sale at Circuit City and such. A bit more than $45 but I'd say worth it. It's a snug fit for my Dell Vostro 1700 though, so it may or may not fit your NP5792. And Wenger doesn't publish interior dimensions, so it's hard to tell unless you try it in person, so give it a shot!
     
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  4. tinytop69

    tinytop69 Notebook Evangelist

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    thanx for the options guys but not exactly wut im lookin for o.o

    much appreciated tho.
     
    tinytop69, Jan 12, 2008
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    Busy_lad Notebook Consultant

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    The north face backpacks are great and so are ogio's range. If you looking for a bag that will fit everything in it I'd say ogio as there not as expensive as the north face either but still are really good bags. I have the north face recon bag. I originally wanted the north face's bandwidth but its not available in my country same with ogio's range there not available in my country either lol so I settled for the recon which was available in my country :) and I love it.

    happy hunting.
     
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  6. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I recommend the Kensington Contour Backpack.

    You can get i under $30, my buddy got i for $17 a Circuit City a while back.

    I have one for my 17" beast... but it fits the Clevo M570 nokebooks much better.

    Heres a review of it with the M570U:
    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsId=3018
     
    Gophn, Jan 13, 2008
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  7. tinytop69

    tinytop69 Notebook Evangelist

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    that is a great find but sadley that backpack ranges from 50-70$ now =[
    anything like that but cheaper would be a definate winner
     
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    r1n7r4h Notebook Guru

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    Try looking into the Ogio Politican, it says its designed for most 17inch laptops and I just ordered one from amazon for my M1530. The black comes back in stock next Friday, supposedly on Amazon, and it costs $43.
     
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    .........seconded, that was the exact bag I was looking at purchasing before I bought my bag from the north face, its good looking to.
     
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    This is my first post on NBR.com

    I have a Sager NP5791 and carry it around in a Targus flare. I got it at
    Circut City for $50. I love it. It has more than enough space for all the
    crap that I have to carry along with the 5791, has more than enough padding, and it is also avaible in an orange trim which matches the orange trim on the 5791 perfectly
     
    Crimson Roses, Jan 15, 2008
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  12. tinytop69

    tinytop69 Notebook Evangelist

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    0o0o0o0o thanx for the helpful info. maybe i can find it cheaper sumwhere :cool:

    anyways thanx again and welcome to NBR

    oh and based off ur 5791 experience, do u think this backpack would house it well? found it cheap on newegg

    http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=TSB082US
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...999639&Tpk=Targus+17%e2%80%9d+Shield+Backpack
     
    tinytop69, Jan 15, 2008
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  13. Crimson Roses

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    Hey Tinytop69

    those links you posted are for the targus shield which I have no expericnce with. I was reckmonding the Targus Flare which fists the 5791 like a glove
    and has matching orange trim :) I think it normally retails for around $70, but I got mine on sale at Circut City for $50

    http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=TSB089US
     
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    I guess I didn't answer your question

    I have seen that backpack before. I think it was at Best Buy and I ruled it out as a possible choice. I'm sorry, but I don't excatly remember why, but most of the bags I ruled out because they were too small
     
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    Just bought one for $39.50 shipped! :) After reading all the reviews on the M570U/Sager NP5760, Kensington's Contour BackPack came up several times when users asked for a backpack that was comfortable and able to hold the 17incher firmly in place. I particularly like the lumbar support given to help lug this laptop and the AC adapter around. Can't wait to put it to some good use!

    There's one for sale right now on ebay for $15.00 starting bid with no bids and $20 shipping.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Kensington-Cont...ryZ31520QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    There is a stain in the bottom of the main compartment which the seller says is a coffee stain.

    Brian
     
    pyun, Jan 16, 2008
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  16. ATCSMike

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    This is a little more than you want to spend, though. I ordered one from Amazon a couple of days ago. I like the idea it converts from back pack to messenger bag and back again.

    http://www.bbpbags.com/

    Mike
     
    ATCSMike, Jan 17, 2008
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