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    Wheeled Laptop Bag

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by princealyy, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    I just wanted to know what everyones take is on wheeled luggage bags? My bag gets heavy when I am going places and walking and I was wondering what people think of using a wheeled laptop bag?

    I am young and I feel like the stigma is older people use this type of bag. Here are my two choices, the wheeled or backpack...

    Any opinions?

    Prostyle II Wheeled Case | Brenthaven.com

    ProStyle BP-XF Laptop Backpack | Brenthaven.com

    Both are xray friendly which is nice.. .
     
    princealyy, Mar 16, 2011
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  2. davidfor

    davidfor Notebook Consultant

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    I always use a backpack to carry my laptop and stuff to work. I agree with you on the stigma of using a wheeled bag, but they seem to be seeing more of them being used by commuters here in Australia. This is especially so for women. One problem I have is that at 6'2" tall, the wheeled bags I have tried (including suitcases) have to short a handle and I either have to bend down a bit or end up carrying it anyway.

    As to the bags you linked, they appear to be good. Looks wise they are pretty boring, which does suit me. I like the pockets and storage in the backpack. The only thing I can't see is how well padded the bottom is to protect the laptop when you put it down.
     
    davidfor, Mar 16, 2011
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  3. conmanxtreme

    conmanxtreme Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think slappa makes a new bag that has wheels, look into it, sometimes with the extra weight they can be nice
     
    conmanxtreme, Mar 17, 2011
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  4. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    Thats for the opinion... I am really leaning to the backpack... Brenthaven has always been good to me and they tend to have high quality stuff....

    The reason I am getting something from them is because I have a coupon to get a great deal with them.
     
    princealyy, Mar 17, 2011
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    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    It looks sexy and sleek. But a little pricey though.
     
    Typecast, Mar 18, 2011
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  6. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    Both of them look good. If your bag does get heavy, then wheels are a good choice.
     
    Voodoofreak, Mar 19, 2011
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