Need to find a good backpack for my T43p...

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mandrsn1 · #31 Post by **mandrsn1** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 1:19 pm

I just have a Tumi briefcase with laptop instert. It works well.

aaronpropst · #32 Post by **aaronpropst** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:53 pm

dclee012 wrote:FYI: northface recon did not fit my 15" T42.

whoops, just checked the stats on my system, thought it was a 15" when it's a 14.

you're most likely right.. the 15" probably wouldn't fit.

just wanted to correct my earlier assertion.. for the record.
; )

tehsoul · #33 Post by **tehsoul** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:37 am

I got a Trunk&Co laptop backpack (samsonite sub-brand) and it's great. lots of room!

anthony · #34 Post by **anthony** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:38 pm

Such conservative, old school choices.... Doesn't anybody use one of those new sling style, monostrap bags.

Has anybody tried this HardPack They don't give the weight, but it pretty sweet to look at. Like having a motorcycle fender strapped to your back. Apple owners always get the most creative stuff made for them.

Inky · #35 Post by **Inky** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:46 pm

anthony wrote:Such conservative, old school choices.... Doesn't anybody use one of those new sling style, monostrap bags.

Duh! ThinkPad=conservative, old school notebook.

-Old School Inky

hommer · #36 Post by **hommer** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:52 pm

Has anyone come across the High Sierra Magnum backpack? Personally, I think it is the most stylish backpack I have ever seen. The price is reasonable too:

http://www.ebags.com/high_sierra/magnum ... elid=52832

I am thinking of getting one for myself. I am just not sure how big the bag is. Has anyone got the bag? Please post a picture of the bag on your back. Many thanks

Merlyn_3D · #37 Post by **Merlyn_3D** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 11:28 pm

I just ordered the Thinkpad labelled one from the IBM EPP site for $52 shipped. Hopefully it'll come this week and I'll let you all know how it fits my new T43 15".

revolutionary_one · #38 Post by **revolutionary_one** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 12:15 am

I guess the only and real question is. How secure do you feel about throwing your laptop in the bag and heading out the door with it.

I bought myself a samsonite bag from a local retail place for about 20bucks. Lined with Neoprene throughout the laptop space. and has multiple places for accessories. Remind me to post pics later.

p0ser · #39 Post by **p0ser** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:49 am

i use a waterfield sleeve inside a small burton snowboarding backpack/daypack. love the waterfield sleeve - very high build quality, i'd recommend it to anyone ... anyways - i'm not going to get rid of my sfbags sleeve, but i will probably check the local REI to see if they carry that NorthFace backpack. Having a dedicated padded compartment means i can keep other things in the main compartment while i remove the laptop; something which is kind of a pain to do with a regular backpack/sleeve combo.

as for the person commenting on bag style - my personal opinion is that backpacks are ultimately more functional than the single strap/messenger style bag. if we're only talking about style value, i would agree that backpacks don't look as 'hip'. guess i'll just have to look like a geek .. oh well... =/

STS06 · #40 Post by **STS06** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:58 am

Revoluntionary_one, this is a friendly reminder to post pictures of your backpack/laptop bag. Thank you, and have a nice day.

STS06 · #41 Post by **STS06** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:01 am

I have a Jansport backpack...from my high school days. I have no clue whether or not it'd fit my 15" T42 (comes today!!!), but at the same time, it doesn't have any lining to support a laptop.

Short story even shorter, $100 bucks for a backpack is a bit steep...so for those of you who posted <$100 bags, how are they putting up and is there room for books and etc, (I'm a college student)? Thanks for the help!

Merlyn_3D · #42 Post by **Merlyn_3D** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 11:10 am

STS06 wrote:I have a Jansport backpack...from my high school days. I have no clue whether or not it'd fit my 15" T42 (comes today!!!), but at the same time, it doesn't have any lining to support a laptop.

Short story even shorter, $100 bucks for a backpack is a bit steep...so for those of you who posted <$100 bags, how are they putting up and is there room for books and etc, (I'm a college student)? Thanks for the help!

The IBM one is <$100 and made by targus from what I hear. It's supposedly very nice, but I'll let you know when I get mine. One thing's for sure though, you don't wanna spend all this money on a nice laptop only to skimp when it comes to protection. Plan to spend around $50 on a nice backpack to carry it in so that you don't have to pay $500 when you accidentally damage the LCD or something.

STS06 · #43 Post by **STS06** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 11:20 am

Haha..thats very true. Couldn't agree with you more. Thats mainly why I don't plan on carrying my laptop in my current jansport. I will await your review of the Targus bag. By the way, I was planning on getting a strapped laptop carry bag (which i think the targus is) but then realized that I didn't and don't want to carry my regular backpack AND a strapped arm-type bag for the laptop. Instead, I'd like to have it all integrated into one bag...a backpack that holds the laptop. I'll continue my search but await your review. Thanks.

Merlyn_3D · #44 Post by **Merlyn_3D** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 12:01 pm

http://www.targus.com/us/product_detail ... ku=73P3599

That's the IBM pack, so you see it is made by targus.

STS06 · #45 Post by **STS06** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:10 pm

Can anyone tell me if thats the one that they included in the EPP deal? Or is it some cheaper version of that backpack. If thats the one, I'll stick with it-it looks nice in that picture!

pphilipko · #46 Post by **pphilipko** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 2:27 pm

STS06 wrote:Can anyone tell me if thats the one that they included in the EPP deal? Or is it some cheaper version of that backpack. If thats the one, I'll stick with it-it looks nice in that picture!

It's the same one.

Sleepy · #47 Post by **Sleepy** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:29 pm

No, it's not the same (at least for us who bought the laptops now). The one that comes with EPP is Targus Groove Backpack

STS06 · #48 Post by **STS06** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:08 pm

Darn.

Now I'm always one to look for a good deal but I can't help but think that this isn't really a great backpack (the Targus Groove Backpack). Anyone try it out before? My comp is being shipped to me from my house but the backpack will remain there (no need for it yet)....so I won't know if its any good for another month. If by then no one has posted, I'll throw a review up regarding it. I have an inclination that its not that great. Ohs wells. Thanks for the clarrification!

dokein · #49 Post by **dokein** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:14 pm

I have a VoltXL backpack with a Boot sleeve from SpireUSA.com. Best backpack ever.

Sleepy · #50 Post by **Sleepy** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:32 pm

Yes, Targus groove doesn't look promising. Plus it's on backorder. I was looking at Booq backpacks (Mamba XM) since they look good, but they are way overpriced (at least for my budget).

STS06 · #51 Post by **STS06** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:39 pm

What is your budget (hoping its similar to mine....so if you find something or if I do, we can notify each other)?

I'm hoping to get something below $100...the further below the better!

Sleepy · #52 Post by **Sleepy** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:46 pm

Well, I will buy a Waterfield sleeve since I think it's worth it. The laptop doesn't fit in my Samsonite backpack so I really need a new one. It cannot be too bulky, I don't carry too many books with me. I was hoping for something in $50-60 range.

STS06 · #53 Post by **STS06** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 4:54 pm

Same here. I;m sure most college students are the same, but I typically don't carry too many books...only the ones I need on midterm/final days. So a bulky backpack is also something I don't need. 50 to 60 dollars sounds like a reasonable price to pay. Let me know if you come across anything and I will do the same.

jeffman12 · #54 Post by **jeffman12** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:26 pm

What do people think of the Tumi or Victorinox bags?

The TUMI bag is really high quality but it seems like it would be too small for University.

The Victorinox bag is less flashy but it is bigger. The build quality is still very high (along with the price).

I'm going to bring my laptop to the store tomorrow to double check fits. If I got the Victorinox bag, I would have to find some sort of sleeve to keep the laptop protected.

dukajoe · #55 Post by **dukajoe** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:20 pm

I just got a Crumpler Beerback, and I love it! The whole thing is waterproof, and the sleeve for the laptop fits my t43p with a nine-cell like a glove. The backpack is very comfotable and stylish, there are many different colors to choose from. My second choice was a booq, but i just thought that they dont look good (they might go well with a pocket protector and thick black glasses

). I also dont think that the booq is totally waterproof--curmpler is really the only people ive seen that have a waterproof zipper, which is where water gets into other backpacks that have the 1000d+ material. The crumpler is expensive, but it seems like you problably dont want to screw around with a $3000 laptop.

kamlee80 · #56 Post by **kamlee80** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:12 am

Does anyone know about any girly looking bags that will be good for a t43 14"? I have been looking for a messenger type bag for my t43 (which has not arrived yet, it takes forever!!!) and would appreciate it if anyone had any suggestions. I would love to get a louis vuitton laptop bag but I can't find one on their site.

Thanks! =)

STS06 · #57 Post by **STS06** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:21 am

This backpack fiasco is becoming like my laptop fiasco..i can't decide on what to get!!!

sillyear · #58 Post by **sillyear** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:12 pm

A thinkpad one by targus, with no targus label, only a little red point.
With really good support. And places for other stuffs

http://images.google.com/images?q=TPEB01&hl=en

But not sure about the size. I am using a 14 inch thinkpad.[/img]

simonyiu · #59 Post by **simonyiu** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:28 pm

kamlee80 wrote:Does anyone know about any girly looking bags that will be good for a t43 14"? I have been looking for a messenger type bag for my t43 (which has not arrived yet, it takes forever!!!) and would appreciate it if anyone had any suggestions. I would love to get a louis vuitton laptop bag but I can't find one on their site.

Thanks! =)

hi kam, i don't think lv has any laptop bag. their messenger bags are not designed for laptop. if you want, you can buy a sleeve for your laptop and put the sleeve in the lv bag,

kanate · #60 Post by **kanate** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:59 pm

My recommendation is to find an ebags.com coupon code(link) to get free shipping, and order any bag you want to try out from them. If you don't like it, return it for free (they will email you an UPS shipping label to send it back)

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