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    gx640 fit backpack

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Colonel_Fantastic, May 1, 2010.

  1. Colonel_Fantastic

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    guys I wonder if any of you have found some good looking backpacks fitting the gx640? would appreciate your input!
     
    Colonel_Fantastic, May 1, 2010
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  2. Molius

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    Yeah, I got the msi branded backpack together with my GX640. Maybe it's not very durable, but I don't carry my notebook too much :)
     
    Molius, May 1, 2010
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  3. Colonel_Fantastic

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    awesome. Is it bundled by default? where did you ordered yours?
     
    Colonel_Fantastic, May 1, 2010
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  4. Molius

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    I bought European version in Czech Republic. Differences are:
    *2 year warranty instead of american 3
    *bundled Backpack, MSI gaming mouse and HDMI cable.

    Everything else is the same i guess.
     
    Molius, May 1, 2010
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  5. NotEnoughMinerals

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    Nowhere in NA has the backpack.

    I'm looking around for backpacks now. ebags.com is a good place to start looking
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, May 1, 2010
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  6. ziddy123

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    What is nice about your GX640 is that it is so slim and the dimensions on par with business/slim notebooks, you should be able to use ANY backpack that claims to fit a 15" notebook easily.

    Just look on Amazon for some good prices. You should be able to find a nice one.

    Some like backpacks from this company called Slappa. http://www.slappa.com/
    Others seem to like the Dell/XPS/Alienware bags. Dell backpacks
    My G73 backpack is made by Targus and know some others that use Targus backpacks: Targus @ Amazon

    Good luck.

    Believe this is the MSI backpack in case you want to know what it looks like.

    [​IMG]
     
    ziddy123, May 1, 2010
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    Targus is a good choice. I have been using an Asus branded Targus bag for the last almost three years, and it's worked very well. Now that I sold the Asus, the MSI is inhabiting the bag on my trips.
     
    min2209, May 1, 2010
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  8. moral hazard

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    um, lol at the pic.
     
    moral hazard, May 1, 2010
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    I'm ordering the slappa velocity matrix. when i get my tax refund
     
    Tree_Burner, May 1, 2010
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  10. BenLeonheart

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    Um... you don't wanna mess with Moses.
     
    BenLeonheart, May 1, 2010
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  12. NotEnoughMinerals

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    All you need to do is go to ebags, look up the gx640 and write down the dimensions and go compare
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, May 4, 2010
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  13. Butr0sButr0s

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    Butr0sButr0s, May 5, 2010
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    You have no idea how I lol'd at that...

    I use a laptop carrying bag for my 15'6...
    I would'nt want to use a backpack.. ugh...
     
    BenLeonheart, May 5, 2010
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  15. Butr0sButr0s

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    Ha, yeah, I know what you mean. I did have a over the shoulder messenger bag for a while but after 3 miles of walking commute every day for a few weeks I noticed one of my shoulders was slowly moving to join my hips. The backpack is not ideal but it takes the stress off my shoulders and I end up getting better sleep at night.
     
    Butr0sButr0s, May 5, 2010
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  16. lackofcheese

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    I tend to prefer backpacks since they're much better at distributing the load between your shoulders. Of course, a smaller and lighter backpack is better, though.
     
    lackofcheese, May 5, 2010
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  17. jhsnowboard

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    i just use the backpack from my old ASUS G1S. gx640 is actually smaller than the G1S :D
     
    jhsnowboard, May 5, 2010
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    What about laptop sleeves? Has anyone found one that fits the GX640 with the extended battery?
     
    bossier330, May 7, 2010
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    Would one have to buy a 16 or a 17inch sleeve for the GX?
     
    ECKS, May 7, 2010
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  20. NotEnoughMinerals

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    Because of the extended battery you might. I have a laptop sleeve from my old 17". You can see that the GX640 is A LOT narrower lengthwise but in terms of width is pretty much the same as the 17"
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, May 9, 2010
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    The bag that I have is by a brand called incase, who specialize in making bags, sleeves, protectors etc. for Mac products, however a backpack will obviously work for any laptop (that fits).

    This is the one that I have:
    Canvas Backpack for All MacBooks : Incase Product

    It is a little pricey but I love it. Very comfortable and fits the GX640 perfectly. However, it does not have pockets dedicated to the power supply and a mouse like some computer bags do but this doesn't both me.

    They also have a less expensive, non-coated (less water resistant than the coated bags):
    Backpack for All MacBooks : Incase Product
     
    Jordan88, May 9, 2010
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    I use an Oakley Surfers Bag (I think thats what it is called...) fits it like a glove, plenty of pockets for AC adapter, mouse, vga and hdmi cables along with all my textbooks and other misc school stuff...

    Its the Gray one...
     
    Dspr_02, May 9, 2010
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    You'd love this then...LOL.

    Sunbeam LAN Party Bag - Black at Xoxide!
     
    kosti, May 12, 2010
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    BenLeonheart, May 14, 2010
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