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    Perfect laptop bag for M14x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Paddon, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. Paddon

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    Those kind of bags kill my shoulder :( I prefer a backpack, looks nice though :D
     
    Jasilv21, Apr 30, 2011
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    wouldn't get get in the way of the fans/venting system? pretty cool bag tho
     
    MikeeDinh, Apr 30, 2011
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    For anyone who hasn't tried this already, I've found messenger bags to be much more bearable if you wear them across your body. Put the strap over your left shoulder but have the laptop on your right (or vice versa). It sounds obvious, but I say it because I carried my messenger bag the wrong way (like a huge purse) for about two years. The laptop instantly felt about 75% lighter once I did it right.
     
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    ^ That's how I've always carried messenger bags. The only time that doesn't work is when you have really heavy stuff in them, because if they swing too much they'll "fall out" of where they're supposed to be and end up back in the "big purse" position. For small laptops though they're great.
     
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    Yeah, its a little bit elevated, for good airflow... I might consider this..
     
    Arklight, Apr 30, 2011
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