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    Backpack for the M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Jumpboyjr, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Clauss

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  2. MrButterBiscuits

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    Not bad Clauss, not bad at all... although the laptop in the bag is a macbook 17" it looks like, and it seems to be a tight fit
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. Clauss

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    me..want...that swiss..or targus...or belkin..or booq boa slimcase xl...or odyssey backpack...

    I CANT DECIDE
     
    Clauss, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    I knooow... maybe Orion.... maybe Boa slim... maybe the dell back.... I don't know
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 12, 2009
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    me haha, i have the orion, still no M17x to put in it though >.<
     
    Mirrors, Jul 12, 2009
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  7. Blazertrek50

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    I purchased the Odyssey messenger bag for my M17x and am having a hard time fitting it in the padded sleeve for it. Funny thing is I have no problem fitting both my M17x and m15x into my Orion messenger bag :eek: , weird huh?

    Has anyone else gotten their M17x to fit into the Odyssey messenger bag?
     
    Blazertrek50, Jul 13, 2009
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  8. kilthro

    kilthro Floating in Space

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    I looked at this one and it would not fit and I didnt want to mod the bag..


    I did check out the city gear 17 inch.. didnt like the material the bag was made out of.. Seemed flimsy..


    I really want a good wegner swiss gear bag that first the M17x.. I would have that one is a heartbeat... Their bags are really good and stand up with heavy use.
     
    kilthro, Jul 13, 2009
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  9. Clauss

    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    So kill have you found any swiss army backpacks that have been able to fit the m17x? preferably a black one. There are a bunch on amazon that look good, but none seem big enough, alot of reviewers stated their smaller laptops had trouble fitting. Not a good sign for those swiss army ones i was looking at. The targus one seemed very capable of handling alot of stuff. But I kinda want a sleeker black one or black/red or black/blue. Targus was just a bit big for me. But i might grab it anyway.
     
    Clauss, Jul 13, 2009
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    Nope /cry

    I looked at the Targus Citygear and did not like the material.. Seemed flimsy.. Good size but cheap material.. I also look at how the handle at the top of the bag is attached and it looked like it would break after repeat use.. I will not risk that..


    I settled for the toshiba gaming one for now, until either I can afford the booq bag or Wegner/swiss comes out with one that fits my M17x


    http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-PA1453U-1BG8-17-Inch-18-Inch-Backpack/dp/B001OC1FZC
     
    kilthro, Jul 13, 2009
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  11. Clauss

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    Kewl.. Will check it out.
     
    kilthro, Jul 13, 2009
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  13. Clauss

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    Anyone know where I can try out targus bags? like any stores that have them so I can try them out with the m17x and look at them.
     
    Clauss, Jul 13, 2009
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  14. kilthro

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    I found some at Best Buy. That is where i did some testing with Targus..

    If you have a Fry's Electronics or any major electronic store with computers should have some.
     
    kilthro, Jul 13, 2009
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  15. Clauss

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    Best buy only had 1 or 2, the big citygear one and another that didnt fit it.
     
    Clauss, Jul 13, 2009
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  16. Mandrake

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    How about one that says HP on it? LINK
     
    Mandrake, Jul 13, 2009
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  17. Clauss

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    Eh I dont like the looks of it personally. Not sleek enough. Damn wenger wired swiss army one was perfect..but too damn small.
     
    Clauss, Jul 13, 2009
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  18. MrButterBiscuits

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    What about Dells sleek backpack or the Boa Slimcase? Honestly though I would have bought the slimcase already but it is a wierd one strap backpack (Half messenger/half BP)
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 14, 2009
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  19. kilthro

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    I hear ya.. I was really wanting to get a swiss bag... Hope they come out with one that is big enough soon...

    Calling all swiss/wegner designers.. come read this thread... Please make us a bag.. lol
     
    kilthro, Jul 14, 2009
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  20. Clauss

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    The slimcase, eh. Looked cool at first. But too expensive in the end. Paying 100 for a bag...If i wanted to spend that much more I could have almost got a blu ray player on the m17x...Which is one thing I regret. the Targus ones look good and are capable.(Those 17 inch ones, most of them) And on ebay for cheaper!
     
    Clauss, Jul 14, 2009
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  21. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    Well Clauss there are alot of people who can show you where to get the slot loaded Blu-ray and or blu ray burner they use in the M17x for cheap :)
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jul 14, 2009
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  22. Clauss

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    Arent they like 300ish though? Also check the slappa website, they have two really nice backpacks that fit it, also a sleeve. I might actually get those myself. Good looking bags, but expensive.
     
    Clauss, Jul 14, 2009
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  23. Scytus

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    ...try finding one with lightscribe

    thats a challenge, sadly :<
     
    Scytus, Jul 14, 2009
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  24. Clauss

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    Lightscribe, sounds cool but not needed. Also wheres fingerprint reader! :D
     
    Clauss, Jul 14, 2009
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  25. BIGX333

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    You guys really need a blu-ray burner?, i burned 2 dvds in my life (i have a 24TB NAT at home so... Space isn't a problem :p) and even a reader looks useless for me (maybe because bluray in brazil is a super fail).
     
    BIGX333, Jul 14, 2009
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  26. Mandrake

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    No netflix in Brazil? :D
     
    Mandrake, Jul 14, 2009
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  27. BIGX333

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    /me searching what is netflix....

    Oh no we don't have nothing like that, we have blockbuster and thats it :p (and every blu-ray in brazil is imported so basically... We don't have much blurays for sale/rent :p ).
     
    BIGX333, Jul 14, 2009
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  28. Mandrake

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    You have to have the PS3.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 14, 2009
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  29. leguedin

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    come on, every gamer has at least a PS3. I have 2. One for the kids and one for the older guys!!!
     
    leguedin, Jul 14, 2009
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  30. BIGX333

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    I used to have a PS3 but i don't like consoles and specially i don't like PS3 :p
     
    BIGX333, Jul 14, 2009
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  31. Clauss

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    Well i would never need a burner, if i said that by accident. Sorry only a reader would ever be needed.
     
    Clauss, Jul 14, 2009
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  32. Mandrake

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    They were the cheapest and best Blu-Ray players when released. I had to get one. Once in a great while I'll buy a game for it.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 15, 2009
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  33. Thunder279

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    So uhhhhhhhh will the Orion or any of the other backpacks listed fit the laptop and also a cooler such as a zalman or cryo?
     
    Thunder279, Jul 15, 2009
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  34. ricard2798

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    this is what I use:

    http://snpi.dell.com/sna/images/products/large/A0642851.jpg

    I know i know, this is a relyc... mine came with the first xps model that was ever sold by dell (they used to give the bag free with the lappy). it says its only for a 15.6 inch lappy... but guess what? it fits... severely tight but it fits. Saved me some money on the bag... and i think it looks cool :)
     
    ricard2798, Jul 15, 2009
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    Jubal, Jul 16, 2009
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    Jubal, Jul 16, 2009
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  37. Clauss

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    Nice I am going to go with the velocity matrix backpack, dont know if I am going to grab a sleeve yet.
     
    Clauss, Jul 17, 2009
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  38. Jubal

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    I normally use backpacks, I have the blue swiss army one for my 17" Inspiron 9400, but I really like the messenger bag, it looks really sharp.

    This is also my first sleeve, but I figure if I'm gonna get the bag I might as well.
     
    Jubal, Jul 17, 2009
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  39. Clauss

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    yeah let me know how to sleeve goes, also. For a 10% discount, use the coupon code "gadgetmadness" Will grab you another 10% if you haven't paid yet.
     
    Clauss, Jul 17, 2009
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  40. Jubal

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    Oops, I already paid. I'll keep it mind for next time, they look like a quality outfit, I'll probably order something else in the future. Thanks!
     
    Jubal, Jul 17, 2009
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  41. Mandrake

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    I really need to buckle down and buy something. Maybe I'll create a poll.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 17, 2009
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    I was actually about to buy THIS but then it says the XL is back-ordered until October.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 17, 2009
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  44. Glzmo

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    I just wanted to let you guys know that my M17x fits perfectly into the XPS Backpack that came with my old Dell XPS M1710.
     
    Glzmo, Jul 17, 2009
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  45. Mandrake

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    Well what happened? Did you get it?
     
    Mandrake, Jul 17, 2009
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  46. Jubal

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    Bleh. Just got notice from Slappy that the bag I wanted is on back order. I went with the Velocity Matrix Pro Backpack instead.
     
    Jubal, Jul 17, 2009
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  47. Mandrake

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    Is there a slappa coupon people are using?
     
    Mandrake, Jul 17, 2009
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  48. Clauss

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    Mandrake i posted it earlier. It is for 10% off your purchase. You use it at the checkout. the code is "gadgetmadness". Nice choice jubal, thats the one I am going to buy within the week. Let me know how it works out. Also mandrake I would get a slappa backpack or messenger, they look very good and are good quality I have read. And of course fit the m17x.
     
    Clauss, Jul 17, 2009
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  49. Mandrake

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    Thanks. In for THIS. No hassel returns so we'll see if it's any good.
     
    Mandrake, Jul 17, 2009
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    Shoulder for a 6kg notebook don't look a good idea :D
     
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