Alienware Orion Backpack 6 month Review

The Alienware Orion Backpack is a trendy bag design for Alienware by Mobile Tech.

It is avaliable for purchase from: (click for links)
Newegg.com $69.99
Alienware.com $90.00 + tax

I used 3 15 inch laptops in the review to show the size of the bag


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This is the Front, it has a Hard leather type finish on the front that provides a small measure of protection. Their is a small Alienhead on the front as well it is a black chrome Alienhead and should not draw to much attention. The front is sturdy and has a leather feel to it.

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This is the front of the lower compartment of the bag. It has the following:
ID holder
1 Velco Pocket
5 smaller ID/what ever pockets


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This is to show the back part of the front compartment

Has the following:
Velco pouch in the middle
Zipper compartment @ the top
Slide in pouch on the left
pencil holders on the right
the bottom has a mesh zipper compartment
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This is just to show the Size of the front pocket



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This is just to show how roomy the Main compartment is ....
3-- 15 inch Dell laptops with room to spare

There is a Main compartment for the laptop and it fit my M17 no problem...
It is a padded Sleeve. The bottom of the bag is also padded which means if you drop it, it shouldn't be damaged

The zippers are extremely durable.
The material they make this out of is the best I have seen...I believe it is Ballistics Nylon.
The straps are extremely supportive and comfortable.
They are the best i have ever had on a bag , they made my m17 + books feel like 5 pounds. The back is also padded.


A link to all pictures unmodified
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=579160c922d990002fb2ca15d7ea42d9e04e75f6e8ebb871

 

nice job dizzle

 

Heh I should have got the backpack instead of the messenger bag. I never thought the backpack would be big enough to fit my M17 AND all my schoolbooks but looking at that it probably would, and I'd much prefer a backpack. Oh well, I still really like my messenger bag.

 

added links and pricing ...I just got the pricing for 2 major companys .....

 

Nice review. I like the 1680D Ballistics Nylon, would buy one for my M17x.

 

thank you ... i never could find one when buying ....

So i hope this helps people.

 

no cons for the bag Moo?

 

ahhh good point... only its medium sized as far as what will fit in there

but its big enough

 

I have one con, one of the pockets in the smaller compartment is losing it's stitching on one side which makes it kinda flimsy. I received the bag for free from AW because of a horrible experience so it's not like I'm upset at all, but still it's a con.

Other than that I think this is the best bag I've ever owned and I get compliments on it from co-workers and others in airports when I travel. It holds a ton of crap and it holds it neatly which is nice.

 

i got mine today, kinda sad really, i have everything now, EXCEPT my M17x. seems to be a key component >.<

 

im contemplating making a review of parts i have already for my M17x

 

I grabbed one off ebay for $59 with 6 bucks shippin. Haven't recieved it yet thou.

 

I think i'll buy it

 

Can somone please confirm if the new M17x will fit inside the Orion backpack?

According the the specs for both, it will fit, but i'd like to be sure before ordering.

Thanks.

 

yes it will fit i just did a review of it

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=395846

 

bump because people are still asking

 

Thanks Moo

 

np

just here to help

 

merged threads....

 

merged what thread?

 

With my thread asking if the new M17x will fit.

 

Nice review.

I do have one question you might be able to help me with Mr Moo, How does this backpack hold up in bad weather?

I personally dont drive, so if im caught in rain...i get wet basicly

Im looking for a water proof backpack to look after my M17x, once it arrives!

Thanks.

 

This one doesn't appear to be weatherproof? Moo?

 

I think I'll be getting this bag for my M17x. As it's arriving tomorrow I'll fit it in my current bag (some Targus backpack). If it doesn't fit I'll swipe an Orion from eBay.

Thanks for the review Moo.

 

nice bag, on an unrelated note, is that laptop with the silver top and black body an empty shell? the vga port can be seen through

 

yes it is empty

I took out the MOBO

 

update


fits the M17x in the sleeve with a little extra room in the sleeve

 

Nice review, I just want to point out that I am not a fan of your shoe, or who ever's shoe that was.

 

my lounge shoes

 

dayam..how many laptop do you need? I want this bag.. but alienware might be too expesive for me...will use this for my Asus Gaming rig :[

 

get it off newegg like i linked

 

How does this backpack compare to the Alienware Briefcase that Dell/NewEgg sells? Made by the same compnay I beleive...

I am looking to either buy the back pack or the briefcase.

 

i cant compare them i can only say the backpack is awesome as previously stated

 

I also have been extremely happy with my Orion Backpack

It is my regular bag for carrying my M17x which it fits perfectly well

 

Hmm, I am waiting for a $75 gift card from Dell... maybe I should just get the Backpack and call it a day...

 

that or a tactx headset, either way you are set

 

the alien head on mine scratched pretty easily, i don't really know how it happened but the center of its forehead is all rubbed off, I'm gonna guess its from leaning on a wall somewhere tho :/ haha it annoys me a lot though.

 

I bought one too. But still waiting for my M17x to come. Everything is ready for it: Logitech G51, Orion Alienware BackPack and Zalman NC2000. Can't wait for the best to come

 

I wouldn't worry Man purses are cool now days

haha, Good review, thanks for pics, just I would feel to much like a fanatic wearing an AW backpack, I am happy with my slappa.

 

After reading this and seeing the pics i think im gonna order one from newegg come x-mas time

Thanks for the great review

Should hold my M15x and school books no problem!

 

the bag its self will hold about 2 books and the laptop maybe 3-4 depending how big they are

 

thats fine by me, and with the laptop i dont need sprial notebooks

 

Thanks Moo. These are the only pics I've seen of the pockets as well as the size of the beast.

 

Good review. Thanks a lot moo. Does somebody want to do a review for the alien Orion messenger bag? If nobody would like do that, I will. Even if my English is crappy.

 

yes i too had trouble finding pictures so i decided to make a review so others could see them in depth before spending alot of money

 

Hey moo. Do you know of the Black Alienware Metal case that Alienware had come out with a few years ago?

I cant seem to find it anywhere.

Its aluminum and soild for the m17x.

I want to get it but don't see it sold anywhere.

 

If I remember correctly, that is for 15" laptops, so the M17x would be a no go

There is a very nice Pelican case however that one user found that worked very well for him. And will also be shock and water proof and float! lol

 

where can i buy it(orion backpack) in UK?? dell uk doesnt seem to have it...

 

Not sure if newegg ships to the UK or not..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997405

 

They made a 15" version and a 17" version, but Alienware no longer makes them, you might have some luck on eBay, I've seen a few on there.