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    Recommendations for cheap, well made backpack for R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by esteve, Aug 16, 2011.

  1. esteve

    esteve Notebook Geek

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    I know there is already a huge thread devoted to packs for the R3, however after reading the entire post I have yet to come up with an acceptable backpack.

    I'm planning on taking the laptop with me to classes, so ideally I'm looking for a bag that holds:

    * M17x R3 & Power supply
    * 1-2 Textbooks, a spiral notebook

    Additionally:
    * Not gigantic
    * Under $50 ($75 max)

    I'm sure there are other students hauling around there AW's, so I'm open to any recommendations.
     
    esteve, Aug 16, 2011
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  2. Tweak155

    Tweak155 Notebook Evangelist

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    Not gigantic but holds M17x & 2 text books? Sounds like an oxymoron!
     
    Tweak155, Aug 16, 2011
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  3. Bakkasan

    Bakkasan Notebook Consultant

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    I cant think over anything that is both cheap and sturdy sadly.
     
    Bakkasan, Aug 16, 2011
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  4. esteve

    esteve Notebook Geek

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    Okay, okay I guess that is asking too much. I'd settle for just holding the laptop. I can add padding if its not secure enough, but just finding a bag w/ laptop compartment that FITS this beast is hard enough, and being on a budget isn't making it any easier.
     
    esteve, Aug 16, 2011
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  5. jwolf7722

    jwolf7722 Notebook Deity

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    jwolf7722, Aug 16, 2011
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    Nice backpack there jwolf :) it doesn't look geeky which is nice! ill be shopping for new back pack as my north face surge won't fit my r3.
     
    qohelet, Aug 16, 2011
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  7. Raidriar

    Raidriar ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)

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    I ebayed a Swissgear pegasus thats REALLY nice and well made and fits the M17 nicely for 55.
     
    Raidriar, Aug 16, 2011
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  8. Joe85

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    The astro scout is pretty awsome. Lots of room but doesnt make you stand out like a spare .
     
    Joe85, Aug 16, 2011
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  9. TostitoBandito

    TostitoBandito Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree 100% but cheap it ain't. :)

    If you're patient there are some on ebay every now and then that you could probably get under $75.
     
    TostitoBandito, Aug 16, 2011
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  10. jwolf7722

    jwolf7722 Notebook Deity

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    I have also seen it at Target. Make sure to get the one that zips on both sides for a laptop area. This backpack has help up great for the three years I have owned it.

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    jwolf7722, Aug 16, 2011
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  11. greatest335i

    greatest335i Notebook Enthusiast

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    i bought 17.3" Alienware Orion Backpack is pretty nice
     
    greatest335i, Aug 16, 2011
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  12. TareX

    TareX Notebook Geek

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    I've been rocking this backpack for 4 years now. I bought it from K'zoo, Michigan. I've abused it in every single way, stuffing it with laptops and textbooks unrelentlessly. When it started showing signs of tear (finally) I took it to a Bentley, only by then I was in Halifax, Canada. Even four years later, in a different country, they fixed it for free and told me they cover all Swiss Bags regardless of origin. Top quality bag, and a top quality customer service. My M17X R4 is arriving tomorrow, and I sure hope it fits it.
     
    TareX, Mar 8, 2013
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