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    Good Bag for the M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by daz7781, Jun 13, 2009.

  1. daz7781

    daz7781 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm thinking of getting the Alienware Orion Messenger Bag for the M17x. A lot of other 17 inch bags that i've seen aren't big enough for the M17x. Are there any other good bags out there that people have found and are thinking of getting for the new M17x?
     
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  2. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think the Orion fits it :(
     
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    daz7781 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah it does i checked the measurements it's more then big enough for the M17x. It can actually fit 2 17 inch laptops.
     
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  4. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    the capacity is 16.5" x 11.5" x 2" according to newegg....
     
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  5. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    I am just looking for a good laptop sleeve, any ideas?
     
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    daz7781 Notebook Consultant

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    Alienware says it's big enough in the specifications. Are you going to believe the company that actually makes it or another company that has nothing to do with it.
     
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  7. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    idk man, I thought someone debated about it before, just tryin to help
     
    Huey Long, Jun 13, 2009
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  8. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    i gotcha man, nvrmd, it is on the website, that is a good option then :D
     
    Huey Long, Jun 13, 2009
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  9. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Are you referring to this one, link?
     
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  10. daz7781

    daz7781 Notebook Consultant

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    nope i'm referring to this http://www.alienware.co.uk/GearShop_Pages/Gear_Shop_Detail.aspx?ItemId=13900&CatId=1196[/url]
     
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    daz7781 Notebook Consultant

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    i'm in the UK so unfortunately i can't get that. You Americans are lucky you always get stuff way cheaper than us. We get so ripped off in the UK. It really annoys me!
     
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  13. Huey Long

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    oh sorry dude, you can try the american ebay
     
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  14. Mandrake

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    Well that's still a Mobile Edge bag and they list the dimensions at 16.5 x 2 x 11.5. I would guess if you say Alienware says it will fit it's probably for the area51-m17x.
     
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  15. Huey Long

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    i dont suppose newegg ships out of the US?
     
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    I've ordered from the US before and a few weeks after i got what i ordered i got another bill from customs saying i had to pay a load of import tax. So once i pay that extra import tax it's not worth ordering from the US.
     
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  17. Huey Long

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    no, it's on the website with the capacity and those dimensions fit
     
    Huey Long, Jun 13, 2009
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    "device compatibility 19.1" x 13.25" x 3""
     
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    I'll have to double check with Alienware but Alienware are useless in the UK when you first call them you get through to Germany then they transfer you to someone that can speak english just about but are still foreign.
     
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    i was looking for bags too, and i thinks its easier for me just to make it. im welding a case out of light-weight aluminum =D
     
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    I don't want to make one i want to buy a good bag.
     
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  23. Jumpboyjr

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    Look at Swiss Gear. I heard they have some pretty nice stuff, and a friend of mine has one for his Alienware Laptop.
     
    Jumpboyjr, Jun 13, 2009
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    As far as messenger bags go:

    Slappa:
    http://www.slappa.com/ptac-matrix-laptop-shoulder-bag?sc=2&category=649
    http://www.slappa.com/aura-silver-laptop-shoulder-bag

    Case Logic:
    http://www.caselogic.com/18_laptop_case/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=133254

    Oakley:
    http://oakley.com/catalog/products/ap-computer-bag

    STM: (if it fits it will be snug)
    http://www.stmbags.com.au/products.php?id=1&name=large_convertible_17&category=shoulderbags

    Targus:
    http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=CKT500


    Those are just a few and there's more to be found. Timbuk2 for example probably has a bag that will fit but I think they're ugly as sin.
     
    Phinagle, Jun 13, 2009
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  25. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    im not friends with Jumpboyjr (i.e. i mean i dont know him in person) but i have a swiss gear pack and will confirm the durability and spaciousness of the swiss gear line.
     
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  26. Jumpboyjr

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    From this point on, by virtue of that statement, I now consider you a good friend Ryujin. Just to set the record straight... :D
     
    Jumpboyjr, Jun 13, 2009
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  27. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    welcome to the circle then... :)
     
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  28. Mandrake

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    I like the looks of the swiss gear line. Has anyone found a backpack from them that will work?

    Edit: BTW I own an OGIO backpack for my Thinkpad. I've had it over 3 years and no durability issues.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 14, 2009
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    I have not found one that is big enough yet. I love the swiss line. I hope I can find one that will work.
     
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  30. Mandrake

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    There still this option. Link
     
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