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    which is the better laptop backpack?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by suijin08, Feb 6, 2011.

  1. suijin08

    suijin08 Newbie

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    Targus 17" CityGear Laptop Backpack VS
    eBags TLS Workstation Laptop Backpack

    I need help deciding which backpack is more suitable for me. I am going to be using the backpack for school.Im in college, and obviously, i will be carrying a laptop. I need good padding for my laptop, and lots of space for my books, and notebooks. I really like the simple look of the ebags, but from pictures it seems like the targus has alot more space. On a daily basis, i will probably carrying two textbooks, my laptop, and a usually a hardback novel. I also do like the color variety from the ebags backpack.
    I am looking on ebags.com, if anyone is wondering. If there is a better site or better backpack you have in mind, i am open to suggestions.thank you
     
    suijin08, Feb 6, 2011
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  2. NotEnoughMinerals

    NotEnoughMinerals Notebook Deity

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    I use the High Sierra Stretch and it works very well.
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Feb 6, 2011
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    You may want to check Amazon, also. Check out the Swiss Gear line. They make good backpacks. Like the Ibex & Pegasus. : )
     
    Cin', Feb 6, 2011
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  4. KnightZero

    KnightZero Notebook Consultant

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    Targus has never let me down. I've been enticed by several boutique bags before - Timbuk2 and Booq come to mind, but I keep coming back to Targus. Quality manufacturing and materials, cheap enough that damage doesn't make me want to cry, and functional. I'll vote for the Targus in any case.
     
    KnightZero, Feb 7, 2011
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  5. ThinkSeries

    ThinkSeries Notebook Enthusiast

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    noobpad Notebook Consultant

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    include pictures please
     
    noobpad, Feb 7, 2011
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    ThinkSeries Notebook Enthusiast

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    ThinkSeries, Feb 8, 2011
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  8. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    Targus rox. Durable, high quality materials, comfortable to wear, even with plenty of load (10kgs+), it has never failed me; I've been using one for 3 yrs now, not only to carry my laptop & related stuff, but also for camping trips etc. Worth every cent out of 99.99AU$ I paid for it.

    Before the Targus backpack, I had been using an HP backpack designed and manufactured purposefully to carry laptops & related stuff. The zippers had stopped to cooperate after 9 months of use. 100AU$ piece of crap.
     
    Marecki_clf, Feb 8, 2011
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