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    m1530 Backpack Suggestions

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Zues, Jan 5, 2010.

  1. Zues

    Zues Notebook Guru

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    hey guys n gals

    i'm looking for a new backpack and judging by the threads here, there are a lot of people with the m1530 and wondered what backpacks you use? i have tried on the forums and got a lot of results for messenger bags but i find they hurt my shoulder a lot, which means either i was buying rubbish ones or im incredibly weak :p

    i have been looking at the swissgear range and because my budget is small, i was thinking about the hudson or the jonas. does anyone know if the m1530 fits in either of those? or do you have any other suggestions? i'm willing to spend upto £25-30 and my budget is small. thanks a lot in advance :D
     
  2. Zues

    Zues Notebook Guru

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    anyone got suggestions?

    (sorry if bumping is not allowed)
     
  3. Cin'

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    Hey!

    I have the 1530 (well for the time being)...
    And, I use the Synergy, by Swiss Gear for a backpack for my 1530.
    It's an awesome backpack and quite roomy. It's comfy on your shoulders..and very "durable".

    The Hudson is a nice backpack if your looking to save on money & anything by Swiss Gear is pretty reliable. ;)
    Targus is another brand you might want to take a look at, if your looking for cost savings, yet reliability & comfort!

    The Wenger is another nice one.



    Cin...
     
  4. Zues

    Zues Notebook Guru

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    thanks for the reply Cin, sadly due to where i live, only 1 place stocks swiss gear backpacks and they only have the hudson, i went to check it out and i thought it was very comfortable, but i didnt buy it because i knew it was cheaper online.
     
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    Cin' Anathema

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    NP :D

    Are you going to get the Hudson, then? Was it comfy for you? :)

    Cin...
     
  6. Zues

    Zues Notebook Guru

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    I will have another look on Amazon at what they have, especially the Swissgear and the Targus backpacks. I am favouring the Hudson at the moment though. I won't order now because of the bad weather here, but i will let you all know when I do :)
     
  7. ahl395

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    I highly recommend the Lowepro Tropolis 1250 ;)
     
  8. Zues

    Zues Notebook Guru

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    ooh, that one looked good, but it didnt look as good as the swiss gear ones in my opinion. but thanks for the suggestion mate :)

    oh does anyone know if all swissgear backpacks are waterproof or not?
     
  9. Zues

    Zues Notebook Guru

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    bump, wanted to add answer to this thread rather than creating another.
     
  10. Hirohata

    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    My Swissgear Hudson has withsood both rain and snow, and so far has kept my laptop nice and dry. Just as long as the zippers are closed tightly enough, the insides won't ever get wet~ :D
     
  11. Zues

    Zues Notebook Guru

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    aah sweet, thats good to hear :D or rather read haha
     
  12. ajbarr

    ajbarr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try Booq http://www.booqbags.com/ I've used one for three years. Still looks like new. Tons of usable space. Best backpack I've ever owned for carrying a laptop and all of my business gear. It's become my mobile office. :D

    AJ