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    Questions about notebook backpacks for W3J

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by vkyosho, Jul 11, 2006.

  1. vkyosho

    vkyosho Notebook Consultant

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    1) I did a search for W3J backpacks and i couldn't find the info i was looking for. This will be the very first notebook that I will be purchasing a backpack for. I went to Fry's and browse some of their backpacks. When I was in college, my backpack always had leather bottom (similar to Jansports) so it was very rugged when I left it on the ground. However, many of these laptop notebooks have a very cheap bottom,and it doesn't seem quite as durable.

    Have any of you guys any experience on this? Will the bottom wear out quick?

    2) I also notice that the pocket you put the laptop in doesn't seem very padded compared to one of those shoulder-strap cases. Should I get one of those sleeves for w3j? Would that be overdoing it?

    3) Could anyone recommend me a few backpacks that would fit this 14" well? I know Targus would be OK, but their backpacks don't seem very good. I checked out that Swiss brand, and it looks pretty good but was wondering if I can get 2nd or 3rd opinions.

    Thanks guys for your help!
     
    vkyosho, Jul 11, 2006
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  2. loopdot

    loopdot Notebook Geek

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  3. 1-800-Zealots

    1-800-Zealots Notebook Consultant

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    i think im going to be getting a dakine notebook backpack for my w3j
     
    1-800-Zealots, Jul 11, 2006
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  4. jterp7

    jterp7 Notebook Deity

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    theres alot available at ebags.com..you can actually put it through the laptop bag finder and it'll give you a list of what fits..just use w3v instead of w3j when sizing it
     
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    hoimin Notebook Consultant

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    you could search this forum for w3v backpacks as well (same chassis and all) if you want to see what other users are using.

    buy a sleeve if you really like your existing backpack, or if you're afraid of notebook thieves. good sleeves need good fits and cost about as much as a lower-end laptop bag anyway, so you might need to purchase another sleeve come time for the w3j to be retired.

    i use one of these: http://www.heys.ca/epac/
     
    hoimin, Jul 11, 2006
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