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    Which Notebook Bag?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Wraith of Vern, Jun 10, 2007.

  1. Wraith of Vern

    Wraith of Vern Notebook Consultant

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    I wasn't completely sure where i should post this, so i did it here as i don't think the qualifies for the "What Notebook" Section.

    Well down to why i made the thread. I am looking for a Notebook bag to take with me to college, so i will be putting the notebook in and out of it very often. Since at the moment i am using the bag ASUS gave me and putting it inside my regular bag, which isn't the best thing to be doing but its worked until now.

    So that Bag will need to be large and have a lot of space inside for all the wires and leads but also enough room inside to put my college folders and textbooks.

    I have been looking for some time and have noticed that Dell have an offer on notebook bags so i think i will be buying there since they are only like £20 or so.

    These are the two i am currently looking at buying:

    http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=bsd&cs=ukbsdt1&sku=A0509569
    http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=bsd&cs=ukbsdt1&sku=A1167087

    Can you tell me what you think and if you have other suggestions.
     
    Wraith of Vern, Jun 10, 2007
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  2. LiveDesign

    LiveDesign Notebook Evangelist

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    Personally out of the two, the Contour Bag looks better to me. (The picture makes it easy to see what is able to fit inside, unlike the other picture) (BTW, the Contour Bag is the second link).

    Other brands such as Targus are very good and I would personally recommend Targus.
     
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Of these two, the Contour looks the better to me. However, the SaddleBag is much larger and would be the better choice if you want to carry all your other possessions as well as the computer (but you may need a body-building course to be able to lift the full bag). I think the Contour wouldn't have much room for your books and folders.

    I've actually got a Swissgear bag and it is very comfortable and quite light (1kg) when empty. It is the Star, which was being sold off by WH Smith's last year for £20. You might want to check your local Smiths in case they still have any.

    Play.com has some Swissgear bags (eg the Maxxum), but they are more expensive than the bags you have suggested. (Play's prices include delivery while the Dell prices are +VAT and shipping). I also don't like black bags - they look too much like computer bags.

    John
     
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  5. Wraith of Vern

    Wraith of Vern Notebook Consultant

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    Well i ended up ordering off of Amazon.co.uk the Saddlebag Backpack for £32 as the Dell ones were Business only.
     
    Wraith of Vern, Jun 11, 2007
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