No HDX Bags?

I think one of the most frustrating things about this laptop is not being able to find bags to transport it in. Just who's job is it to supply bags for these behemoths? The laptop manufacturer? The computer bag industry? It's a shame HP and other 18" laptop manufactures didn't take this into consideration and place this glaring omission higher on their list of accessories.

Until my web ordered backpack arrives (I would have preferred a messenger bag) I'm stuck with having to transport my laptop around in a shopping bag.

 

i have also noticed that laptop skin makers dont make any skins for the new HDX models... i wish i could find some might be worth a try

 

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/laptop/hp

 

HP and other 18" laptop manufacturers are going to have to start including carrying cases/bags along with these laptops. They're just entirely to large to move around safely without them. You've got to carry it longitudinally and like a cake, and hope no one runs into you.

I see nothing of significance in this link?

 

I was actually looking for custom ones not just clear

 

Thanks to the recommendation by others, I purchased the Targus XL backpack.

Features

It's sold as a bag that fits up to a 17" laptop. However, I can say for sure that the HDX 18 will fit nicely inside. In fact, there's at least a half an inch of additional space. This is also a bag that/s designed for students as it has a variety of pockest and storage compartments. Although I notice the glaring omission of a quick access key hook.

Comfort/Style

The bad news is that the bag only comes in one color (blue) and although it is not that unattractive, it doesn't do much as far as comfort. So unless you're a well seasoned althlets, or have hung on to that military hardcore attitude, I wouldn't expect that you will be carrying it around for too long. Still, if you're in a pinch (l was using a shopping bag) it gets the job done.

I still wish Targus had done a better job on the suspension system, since any amount of weight--that includes the HDX 18--will cause it to cut into your shoulders. I also think they should have offered it in more than one color. (Red and gray perhaps?)

Quality

I think the quality of the bag is about medium level, buy for a bag of this size, it could be better: some people might want to use it as a daypack. As it is, just be careful you don't get carried away and over fill it as I suspect that would drastical reduce it's useful like. That's assuming your back doesn't go first!

 

For a messenger bag and clean look: http://www.amazon.com/Caselogic-TNC-218-18-Inch-Laptop-Briefcase/dp/B001T0HFNA

 

That's an excellent catch; and it's available in two colors no less. I may order that one as well.

 

What you want is a Dicota Multigiant. You can find them through ebay or google usually.

 

Ah, great, more choices.

DICOTA ORIGINALS MULTIGIANT 19"/20" NOTEBOOK CASE

 

Update: I went ahead and ordered this laptop briefcase as well to use at times when a slimmer (and lighter) profile is needed. When it comes, I'll give a detailed description on how well it does the job. Until then here are a couple of pics of the Targus XL in action

 

Which one?

 

This one: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=5284448&postcount=8

 

[size=+2]Buyer Beware[/size]​

I'm sorry to report that after just one week of use my brand new Case Logic messenger bag has started to come apart. I had been using the bag to carry my laptop and accessories (mouse, power brick, accessory cords) when an unfortunatel thing happened. It seem the laptops weight proved too much for the bags shoulder strap stiching.

These are not clamps, but only a single line of stiching. Today I leaned over to get a drink from the fountain and I heard the stiching pop. I almost ignored this thinking it was merely the bag shifting. However, much to my dismay several loops of the stitching had broken.

Once I noticed this, I checked the other side and indeed those stitches were broken as well. For risk of the straps breaking and my laptop crashing to the floor, I'll have to transfer my laptop back to my Targus backpack until I can find a solution to this. Perhaps a shop that can hopefully restitch the straps, or clamp it back together?

It would seem that the Case Logic was not a very good deal after all

 

Do these things really work?

 

Yeah I have it for both my laptops. Its almost invisible and protects the finish well. It was a pain to apply but looks good. Comes with laptop cover, palm rests, and touch pad covers. I didn't use the touch pad one cuz it will make it too sticky to use. Its kind of expensive but I got them with a 50% off coupon I found via a google search.