Gateway P6831 FX Backpack suggestion needed

anyone know is this bag will fit the lappy?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6422533&type=product&id=1077626911768

 

This is a quote from page 2, and its a cheaper price, but ye it will fit, click on the link in the quote.

 

Without even removing the battery.

 

Well guys, after my long search for a laptop bag I've found myself back to my original decision of a tom bihn bag. I ordered my horizontal brain cell for it and as soon as it arrives I'll take some pics and post them. The employees at tom bihn couldn't guarantee a perfect fit but I'll take my chances.

 

This is a nice bag--good looks, light weight, Swissgear quality (has a cool cable handle and the zippers are like butter). 6831fx is a snug fit, but I like it that way.

http://www.officemax.com/omax/catal...urn&displayBreadCrumb=null&_requestid=3034945

Got mine on ebay for $20 plus shipping.

 

I owned that bag for about a week before I returned it. I really liked the bag and how the p6831 fit, problem is I hated the shoulder strap. It felt like it was going to rip my arm out of my socket. I don't if the bag was just too heavy or not but I was getting very sore quickly.

 

will this fit ? http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8N057-BR-Slim-Back-Cabernet/dp/B0013F6H2G

 

It doesn't look like it would, not in the notebook slot at least. the P6831FX is about 16" in L x 12.5" W (with battery) and a height of about 1.5 inches when closed.

 

I received in the mail today my Tom Bihn horizontal brain cell for my P-6831fx and am happy to say that it fits! Hopefully I'll have some more time tomorrow and post pics of it. But for now, I need to study for midterms.

 

I know this backpack will fit the computer with the battery still inserted.I actually like it and originally I was not too keen on backpacks for my notebook.

http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3308719&CatId=38

 

Ok my Booq Boa Slimcase XXL has arrived and it's a really well made bag - definitely worth the money. Colours exactly match the lappy too

Going to test the fit now and will report back (inside dimensions were 0.5" too small length wise).

 

Did anyone purchase the Belkin Messenger Bag or Slim Back Pack for this laptop? I like both of them and would like confirmation on if the laptop will fit in one with the battery removed.

 

I bought a Slappa Spyder Backpack for my P-171x fx, and got a great deal $49.99. I was surfing the web a few week ago, and ran into a posting about Slappa Spyder's poor quality. The president of Slappa responded to the post personally, admitted their where some problems with the first model (only in extreme conditions and said he would make tings right with anyone with a problem. So I email Dominick, the President of Slappa, I told him I had no problems with my backpack but was concerned about it holding up. I bought mine off of a discount website and have the early model (still nice and durable). He answered my questions and give me a huge discount on a new model. I just wanted to let everyone know what a great company Slappa is, just for the fact they actually care about customer service.

 

Ok the Booq Boa Slimcase XXL fits this laptop like a dream. I love this case. Best $120 I've ever spent.

 

I have the belkin messenger bag and the P6831 fits like a glove with battery in the laptop. I used to have a Samsonite backpack but the battery made it too wide.

 

so the booq powersleeve XL doesnt fit doesnt fit?

 

I ended up getting the Slappa Velocity Pro Spyder 17" (V1), for $35.95 + $4.95 shipping. V1 vs V2 aside, I'm very happy with the quality of the bag vs others in the same price range.

http://www.softwareblowouts.com/xs42185.html

 

I have both the Slappa Velocity Pro Spyder 17" V1 and V2 they are both very nice bags.

 

Thank you very much, this is exactly the response I was hoping for.

 

I took the suggestion of another forum user and bought the SLAPPA V2 Velocity SPYDER for only $40. http://www.softwareblowouts.com/xs42185.html

I haven't gotten it yet, comes Tuesday. I hope it's as good as advertised

 

That is a great deal, I bought mine for Slappa Direct from the President of Slappa at half of for $56.00

 

BTW, I ordered the bag from there and posted above, just wanted to state its a V1 bag, not a V2, but still very nice for the price.

 

I agree having both, they are very nice bags, and the Slappa company is a cool company too.

 

Mezzi XXT!!!

Finally!!!

An aluminum hard case big enough for not only my FX but all the other crap that tags along...

Paid less than $50.00 off ebay.

It's no Hallaburton... Neither is the price.
But then again o'l Hal don't build them this big.

Your choice black 'mine', or natural... If only they had the wood in the XXT size....

Allthough I got it, My do over would be to skip their pluck foam and go completely custom on the interior padding...


Not a paid endorsement but an avarage Joe's 2 cents.

 

I got my Belkin Messenger Bag for 17" notebooks, it fits perfectly with the battery in it and I like it more than any other laptop bag I've ever seen or used.

I can use it as a briefcase with the handle or as a messenger bag with the shoulder strap.

 

does anyone have experience with the targus xl? sounds like it has the most room for the laptop and battery. Haven't seen it in stores yet. Anyone own it? Thanks

 

I second that. How does the Targus XL fit and is it worth the money? I'm also looking at the Swiss Gear Ibex. Seems like a really nice bag. Anyone own one?

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From what i have heard it is supposed to be big enough for pretty much all 17" notebooks so i have ordered it and it is supposed to arrive Wednesday. I will update when it is recieved

 

ive checked out the XL, its quite roomy and sturdy. They have them at STAPLES here in canada. I would recommend it for this notebook

 

Although its not a backpack..I have been extremely happy with the Targus 17" Laptop case I got for my 6860Fx.

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=CPT400

Fits everything nicely and safely...including a Zalman NC2000 Laptop Cooler...with room to spare for misc stuff.

I would guess their backpacks would be equally as good.

 

Went to BB at lunch and they had both the Targus XL and Swiss Gear Ibex in stock. Didn't have long to look at them, but I came away thinking I'll go with the Swiss Gear (Wenger). The material on the Targus is a strong nylon, while the Ibex is more of a dense fabric. It says polyester, but to me it compares to a canvas. Both bags are large, and I can't really see an FX not fitting in either one. Overall, I would take either one and be happy, but I'll probably go Ibex.

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i picked up a Wenger today. The build quality is fantastic and has many storing options.

 

i am assuming the item is out of stock, but was there an add to cart button?cause i don't see one.

 

I promised a long time ago to post pics of the the Tom Bihn 2XL horizontal brain cell ( http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0300). Here they are. This case will fit the P-6831fx with one slight adjustment.




This is a pic of the front pocket of the brain cell, it can easily fit a mouse and power supply and still have room for folders.









This is a pic of the absolute shoulder strap sold separately by Tom Bihn for $30. Very expensive but very very comfortable.



This is the sling that the laptop is suspended in the bag with.



The sling pulled completely out of the case.



The sling in the case is adjustable and must be adjusted for a large laptop in this instance my P6831fx. This will decrease the suspension effect that the brain cell is known for but is necessary to fit the laptop with the battery attached.









The laptop will sit almost perfectly flush in the case with the battery still attached.








The brain cells are made to carry on their own or can be put into a larger bag. The 2XL horizontal brain cell is the largest of all the brain cells and can only fit in the super ego messenger bag ( http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0825). They come in multiple colors to choose from. I'm hopefully soon going to get one, they have it in black/black/cayenne. Cayenne looks like the exact same burnt orange colored that our laptops have. Here are some pics of the bag.

 

Can you guys clarify the differences with the two versions of the Slappa Spyder? I'm still kind of confused on this.

Which version is the newer "better" version and how do you distinguish it from the other version? I believe Lights mentioned the SKU but sometimes that's not always listed plus the Slappa site lists SKUs ending in -19B, -19C, -26, and -26C. So my question is: wot is wot?

 

Oh yeah, that was my first post. Now this is my second. I like it here. I think I'll take off my shoes, put my feet on your coffee table and stay awhile.

 

The Targus XL backpack is plenty large enough for the laptop and just about anything else you want to try to fit in it. However, I would not advise to put to many heavy books, materials along with all accessories since the part where the strap meets the body is already starting to tear on mine. If you put mostly accessories should be fine though=']

 

The Difference between the older and newer Slappa Backpack is how the shoulder straps are attached to the bag. The older version the straps are attached separately to the top about 2 1/2" one each, the newer one the whole top is attached about 10" to 12". The older one is made from "Scuba Gear" type material, the new is more of a tougher material kinda like leather. I am happy with both versions, the old you can buy on many sites for around $39.99, the new buy direct at slappa.com for $99.99

 

Do you think the Version 2 is worth $120?

 

$68
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...STRK:MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=320247877854&rd=1

 

You can email Slappa and tell them you found out about them of this fourm, and you maybe able to get a discount, from what I have seen the cheaper bags from ebay and discount sellers are the older versions. They are both nice bags, you can probubly get the newer version for around $70.00.

 

Crazy Jay, Thanks for recommending the Slappa, I got mine right before I went back to Singapore and it worked perfectly!

Held my FX6831, and my company hp without one problem, it is comfortable and light weight for how well it's built.

thanks again.

 

Yes, they are nice, you can fit two lappys in them

 

Does anyone knows where I can find Slappa´s backpack in Canada (toronto)?

 

try emailing this place. its where i ordered mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SLAPPA-SL-LP-19...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

 

jfitts23, is yours the newer version?

 

Its the 19b version, I'm really not sure if its the newer one or not. Its the same model # that slappa has on there website now.

 

cool, thanks a good buy

 

Anyone know if the Alienware Deluxe backpack will work? The dimensions look ok but its hard to tell with the battery.

 

I was wondering the same thing.