[dougbrad81]

hi,
i'm looking for a new laptop bag that i will use to carry my laptop and a bel canto dac 2 on my travels. my laptop measures 14" x 12.5" x 2.5". the bel canto measures 3.6" x 9" x 3.6". i had my mind set on this bag http://www.ebags.com/High_Sierra/A_T...?ModelID=8552#

but sadly it's out of stock. any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. by the way i would like one that is under $100.

 

[Prince]

Check here

It was originally for Apple's notebook, but then it grows larger.

Cheers,

-P

 

[Ari]

I use backpack. Do you consider one?

 

[dougbrad81]

Quote:

Originally posted by Ari I use backpack. Do you consider one?

thanks for the reply. not looking for a backpack type though. my main concern is providing adequate protection for the laptop. do you think this back http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/computer...?modelid=13704

will suffice?

 

[MichaelFranks]

Not sure if you can snag it for 100$, but you should look into the Swiss Army WebMaster, it comes with a padded suspension pouch that will hold your laptop. Plenty of space, expandable, lifetime warranty (I think) and so on...

 

[dougbrad81]

Quote:

Originally posted by MichaelFranks Not sure if you can snag it for 100$, but you should look into the Swiss Army WebMaster, it comes with a padded suspension pouch that will hold your laptop. Plenty of space, expandable, lifetime warranty (I think) and so on...

hi,
i just search for the back you mention, and the prices are to high for me. damn nice bag, though. is my budget to low for a decent laptop bag?

 

[nismo96]

I 've got a Jansport bag that is very nice for it's $79.99 price. Ebags has it. http://www.ebags.com/jansport/data_f...?modelid=14086 you should look into this one. My only complaint is that it does get to be cumbersome at airport security checkpoints.

 

[sleepkyng]

My REI laptop bag is great

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...ry_rn=12353603

it's really great, i abuse it to no end and it handles my Powerbook fine, plenty of room for my ipod, cmoy and laptop.

the thing has a lotta great features.

and it's cheap!


i got mine on sale for 60 bucks last year.

this one looks pretty nice too
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...uctId=47787009

 

[bangraman]

Oops didn't see no backpack bit.

 

[Oddball]

Tom Bihn makes some really cool looking bags and some are under $100. Most might be out of your price range, but they sure look cool!

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/CTGY/300

 

[dougbrad81]

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Originally posted by bangraman Oops didn't see no backpack bit.

actually i'm open to backpack suggestions now. i'm desperate for anything that is affordable and will fit my laptop and bel canto while providing protection.

sleepkyng, nismo96,
thanks for the suggestions, but those two bags are a bit too small for my laptop. my laptop has a 16.1 screen. it's a sager 8890 so calling it a laptop is a bit misleading i guess. it's more of a desktop replacement. so far the only bag that looks roomy enough for it is this one http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/computer...?modelid=13704
but i'm concern it doesn't give sufficent protection.

 

[dougbrad81]

anyone ever ordered from datavis.com? they have the bag i have my eye on, but i'm not sure about their reliability.

 

[oneeyedhobbit]

I've personally seen those High-Sierra bags--while they look and sound awesome, protection wise they are kind of slim for a laptop...I did notice someone mentioned the Vicorinox bag (forget the name) those are VERY good--although it is just a laptop sleeve,you'd still need to slip it into a backpack. Personally, I use a Targus backpack laptop case which I find extremely useful, but I understand you are anti-backpack.

 

[BlindTiger]

The problem with laptop bags is that they look too much like laptop bags. And, in an urban or academic environment, it attracts theives. Laptops seem to be in high demand in many urban for sale boards. Seems it's a necessity now for students.
I would just use a protective sleeve in a beat up old bag with lots of exterior pockets.

 

[Ari]

Quote:

Originally posted by dougbrad81 thanks for the reply. not looking for a backpack type though. my main concern is providing adequate protection for the laptop. do you think this back http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/computer...?modelid=13704 will suffice?

Hey again Doug!

The Sumdex you show looks very useful but I don't see a good protection on the pics. I like the "suspension" kind thing for it.

I don't have suspension my self but I made a gel bumper for my backpack. I used a gel palm rest inside, on the bottom of the compartment.

Best

Ari