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    What do u carry your XPS in?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by msankadi, Jun 28, 2008.

  1. msankadi

    msankadi Notebook Consultant

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    I was just going through a M15x thread where people shared pics of their backpacks/briefcases!/strapbags etc. and I must admit they looked great

    I couldnt find a similar thread for XPS. How do you carry your XPS (pics wud b grt)? Has someone made a custom bag for his/her 1530, because I was planning to do that, and would love to have some ideas/experience..

    MnVn
     
    msankadi, Jun 28, 2008
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  2. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    doesn't the m1530 already come with a sleeve?
     
    wywern209, Jun 28, 2008
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  4. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    The samsonite ICT 300 backpack. On the Smaller side, in terms of capacity..
     
    sesshomaru, Jun 28, 2008
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  5. Cin'

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    Howdy! This is what I carry my 1530 in...It's the Maddie Power's Cutebug Messenger Bag...and I love it ;) :)

    It fits my 1530 perfectly and has plenty of room for storage ;) :)

    [​IMG]
     
    Cin', Jun 28, 2008
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  7. Cin'

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    Nice! I really like Mobile Edge bags!! Mine is padded also, one of the reasons why I like it so much ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 28, 2008
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  8. L.Rawlins

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    Cin', I swear your smiley count is larger than your word count around here! :p :)
     
    L.Rawlins, Jun 28, 2008
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  9. Cin'

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    I know, it's *extraordinary* isn't it!!! ;) :) I'm the *Special Smiley Spammer*
    LMAO :p :rolleyes: :cool:

    Nah, it's all good and cool ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 28, 2008
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  10. Fountainhead

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    I carry my M1530 in a SwissGear Ibex backpack. I do IT support and need to carry lots of gadgets and accessories, and the SwissGear backpacks have loads of pockets of various sizes. I've had backpacks before, but the SwissGear BP's are the best I've used so far.

    Ibex:

    [​IMG]
     
    Fountainhead, Jun 28, 2008
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  11. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    But her word count is still larger than yours though. ;)
     
    stewie, Jun 28, 2008
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  12. Forte

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    I just stick it in the case that comes with it and stick it in the secondary compartment of my backpack. fits perfectly.
     
    Forte, Jun 28, 2008
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  13. The Void

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    I carry my M1330 in a Waterfield Designs Sleevecase with a flap, strap, and piggyback from http://www.sfbags.com

    About the least bulky case I have found that provides decent protection plus it is VERY well made. It kinda looks like a man purse but I still love it.

    [​IMG]
     
    The Void, Jun 28, 2008
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  14. Teso Dos Bichos

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    I use a Pelican 1080CC for my XPS M1330. It then goes in my backpack with everything else I need.
     
    Teso Dos Bichos, Jun 28, 2008
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  15. Cin'

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    Nice! ;) :)

    Well, it's a nice *man purse* lol. (doesn't really look like one to me) ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 28, 2008
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    Right now I just carry it around in whatever. I don't care how bad I beat it up since I have a replacement coming.

    When I eventually get my real one, I am going to invest in a nice notebook backpack.
     
    mattocs, Jun 28, 2008
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  17. sfokevin

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    I have a Midnight Blue 1330 and matching neoprene Built NY $50 from Dell...

    [​IMG]
     
    sfokevin, Jun 29, 2008
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  18. msankadi

    msankadi Notebook Consultant

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    Yours is just awesome...out of all the above I think its the most sturdy and spacious...also it looks manly :cool: ...unlike some man purses :p
     
    msankadi, Jun 29, 2008
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    I went with the Dakine Duel Pack with the side laptop pocket. Its so awesome and looks bad ass/very stylish.

    [​IMG]

    the pack itself

    [​IMG]

    view of the laptop pocket
     
    gkizzle3622, Jun 29, 2008
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  20. haquocdung

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    I used the original sleeve and put in my back pack
     
    haquocdung, Jun 29, 2008
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    I have a backpack similar to the SwissGear ones but it was a bit cheaper. I forget the name of it at the moment.
     
    DFI Fan, Jun 29, 2008
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  22. crazyanz

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    i use the origenal sleeve and put it in my backpack i have nothface backpack and it fits perfectly :) and i got enough space to take other stuff with me but i like to keep it light i never take the adapter with me
     
    crazyanz, Jun 29, 2008
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  23. fonduekid

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    Belkin travel bag - got it on a 45% disc. offer!! :) It was a steal.
     
    fonduekid, Jun 29, 2008
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    i got the dicota BacPac Business, love that bag, cost a lot! but worth it (German’s know how to make quality bags)
     

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  26. Cin'

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    Everyone is posting some really nice bags for their own XPS...and it expresses their own *individuality* = awesome ;) :) :cool:
     
    Cin', Jun 29, 2008
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    [​IMG]

    I use that Targus backpack. It was originally $45.00, but Staples offered $20.00 off and a $15.00 mail in rebate so I got it for $10.00 which is a pretty good deal, and about what it's worth. I wish it offered more padding for the laptop, and more space for extra stuff, but it fits a couple books, the computer, and my XPS binder just fine. Of course I use the sleeve as well, for extra protection.
     
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    $10!!! ;) That's a superb deal!!!!! :cool: Also, nice backpack :cool:
     
    Cin', Jun 29, 2008
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  31. msankadi

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    Doesnt anybody use a Dell backpac, I ordered that one because it is cheaper as compared to other backpacks available in India

    MnVn
     
    msankadi, Jun 30, 2008
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    no ones uses the actual Dell XPS backpack?
     
    sh1v, Jun 30, 2008
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    For casual use, I use a Jansport Essence. I use the sleeve that came with the M1330, and then put it all in the backpack's laptop compartment. Nice and snug.

    For slightly smarter occasions, I stick it in a HiDesign Newport. Fairly expensive, but the quality is fantastic.
     
    tabten5, Jun 30, 2008
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