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    Best thinkpad's backpack for my T420

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by esp3tek, Mar 1, 2012.

  1. esp3tek

    esp3tek Newbie

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    Hello, i'm a new T420's owner and very happy with the machine. I've recieve it with the Thinkpad Basic Case, and is well but i don't use that kind of bags. I need a backpack, is more confortable to carry with me to anywhere and not to draw attention that i'm with my laptop.

    I'm interested in ThinkPad Business Backpack, what do you think?

    Lenovo - Find accessories for your laptop and desktop - Carrying Cases -

    Useful link:
    Lenovo - customer reviews - product reviews - read top consumer ratings

    Sorry for my english.
     
  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    If you don't want to draw attention to the contents then avoid black or anything with a computer manufacturer's name on it. Swissgear used to do some nice computer backpacks which had a bit of colour as well as being well endowed with pockets.

    John
     
  3. esp3tek

    esp3tek Newbie

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    Thanks for your answer John Ratsey
    Sorry, I expressed myself incorrectly... I think that a backpack is very discrete than a typical Notebook carrying case.
    Well... really i love the Lenovo's backpack. But is really expensive (80-90€ aprox)
     
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    acazacu Newbie

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    Hi there!,

    Aside from it being discrete, do you have any particular style in mind?

    I own a T420s and, mostly due to the form factor, finding a suitable backpack was pretty hard. 15" are too big, 13" are too small.

    In the end, i settled with a North Face Recon backpack that i'm very happy with! The laptop fits perfectly in it and it has separate compartments for you to keep the charger, mouse and whatever else you are carrying around.

    If a sports backpack is an option for you (it certainly is for me, i ride my bike to work), i highly recommend that you give it a look!

    Link: North Face Recon Daypack

    Cheers!
     
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    hitman_36 Notebook Consultant

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    Well I am looking for one too, at the moment the best I've found is Lexdray - Tokyo Pack but the price is way too much. Still looking at something that way cheaper than the tokyo pack but as good as this one ... any suggestion?
     
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    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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  7. esp3tek

    esp3tek Newbie

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    350$ OMG!!!

    After receive my T420 with the ThinkPad Basic Case (the cheapest) i've seen a great quality compared with others that i've had in my life.
    I'm thinking that if i don't buy the lenovo's one i'll regret

    ThinkPad Business Backpack

    reading reviews: Amazon.com: Lenovo Thinkpad Business Backpack 43r2482: Electronics

    Positive
    + Good quality.
    + Numerous pockets.

    Negative
    - Not waterproof. "not very well made and fall apart rather quickly, especially if they get rained on often"
    - Over time it will break the internal seams.