laptop bag suggestions
i am looking to get a good laptop bag but unfortunately can't find many good ones.
the four i've narrowed it down to are
crumpler roll-o-notes
kensington aeropack
targus sporty backpack
hama students backpack
anyone seen or used any of these.
i've only been able to see the targus one in real life, seems decent but bulky, would like to know how it handles using it alot.
the others i don't have access to, so can't see before i buy, so it would be incredibly useful if anyone whos used them could tell me a little about what they are really like e.g. spacious?, easy to use? durable? etc.
or i'd be appreciative of any other suggestions, though i'm not interested in side carry cases, really want a backpack (the only exception to this was the crumpler bag because it looks so good)
thanks
the four i've narrowed it down to are
crumpler roll-o-notes
kensington aeropack
targus sporty backpack
hama students backpack
anyone seen or used any of these.
i've only been able to see the targus one in real life, seems decent but bulky, would like to know how it handles using it alot.
the others i don't have access to, so can't see before i buy, so it would be incredibly useful if anyone whos used them could tell me a little about what they are really like e.g. spacious?, easy to use? durable? etc.
or i'd be appreciative of any other suggestions, though i'm not interested in side carry cases, really want a backpack (the only exception to this was the crumpler bag because it looks so good)
thanks
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Mike
PS
http://www.lowepro.com/pages/series/.../madi1300.html
Also if it wasn't 79$... luggage is ridiculou$!
See the bag here: http://www.sfbags.com/PRODUCT_LARGE_...MED/CGMBB.html
The downside is that the bag is pretty expensive (189) and a little heavy.
Lots of review sites have rated the Cargo Bag the perfect bag for carring a powerbook.
Originally posted by jante99
I just got a Cargo bag from Waterfield Design ( http://www.sfbags.com/ ) and it is great. Plenty of room for other stuff and very high quality.
See the bag here: http://www.sfbags.com/PRODUCT_LARGE_...MED/CGMBB.html
The downside is that the bag is pretty expensive (189) and a little heavy.
Lots of review sites have rated the Cargo Bag the perfect bag for carring a powerbook.
I too have a medium cargo bag and one of their sleeve cases (I actually bought the combo deal, so I have a gear pouch to). It is an amazingly well designed bag, and has worked wonderfully for me.
unfortunately i really like the graphic messanger bags. the transit, made for laptops are good on features but i can't resist the look of the other bags. and i can't tell if the messanger has enough room for a laptop loose in a separate padded sleeve.
must find out.
and hopefully they have a dealer selling them over here in the uk, or i'll have to pay nearly £150 for the bag after shipping, duty and VAT. but it might just be worth it.
I ended up spending the premium cash and getting a cargo bag from Waterfield. I really needed something that looked good and was ok in a corporate setting.
Originally posted by Retrograde
I'm still an ardent supporter of Timbuk2 who produce both laptop sleeves as well as computer bags and messenger bags.
I second this. I use a Timbuk2 laptop bag with my Timbuk2 Bolo messenger bag. I think I'm going to get a new messenger bag soon with a center divider to keep my Powerbook to itself in my bag.
The great thing about the laptop sleeve: You can put your computer into whatever bag you want to put it in. Comes in very handy when traveling. You never know how big or small of a bag you're going to need.
Their shipping to the UK (via US Postal Service) was exemplary: I had it about three days after ordering.
Nice people.
but the problem i have is whether they are sold in uk or not, that i cant see inside them and look at them physically.
so does anyone have or could take some photos of the suggested backs, showing the inside, and pockets etc. its so hard to tell and would be very useful.
website sometimes included pcitures but not to the level of detial i need before committing my money to something i've never seen/felt.
i mean, i've decided spending £100 would be ok, as its longterm investment to keep my laptop in good condition and to make it portable.
another thing, i must correct, the kensington bag is called an astropack. i got it wrong.
and as for a bag that fits nothing else but the laptop, nice but as student i have books too. i'm more interested in suggestions for something i can fit my laptop, lunch and folder in. plus a few normal things like purse, phone etc.
Originally posted by jante99
I just got a Cargo bag from Waterfield Design ( http://www.sfbags.com/ ) and it is great. Plenty of room for other stuff and very high quality.
See the bag here: http://www.sfbags.com/PRODUCT_LARGE_...MED/CGMBB.html
The downside is that the bag is pretty expensive (189) and a little heavy.
Lots of review sites have rated the Cargo Bag the perfect bag for carring a powerbook.
They DO produce great stuff -- I have the biggest bag plus a sleeve for my TiBook. The only thing I would change is the little plastic hooky thing that's on the inside immediately next to where I slide the PB into the sleeve -- just below the zipper, perhaps even on its hem. It always freaks me out that it's going to mar the TiBook's case, but it usually stays out of the way.