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    ECBC Lance Executive Daypack Review

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Administrator, Apr 28, 2015.

  1. Administrator

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    Frequent flyers will tell you that nothing beats a good laptop bag for convenience and utility. Being able to securely and safely pack a laptop, tablet, smartphone, travel necessities, and a change of clothes (just in case!) in a carry-on takes a slight edge off traveling. Daily business commuters will say the same, whether it’s with a work laptop and gym clothes, or just a pair of walking shoes and a tablet.

    A good laptop bag should look professional, with a sturdy build (especially the straps and zippers) and plenty of pockets and pouches. It needs to fit wearers comfortably, and offer plenty of device protection.

    The folks at ECBC must think their Lance Executive Daypack fits this bill, given its moniker and $150 price. They tout it as “the perfect bag for the executive on the move.” That’s a bold claim, considering there’s no shortage of competitors in the space, like Ogio, SwissGear, and Timbuk2, to name a few. Let’s find out how it holds up.

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  2. Maru

    Maru Notebook Consultant

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    1. Please provide internal notebook compartment dimensions in the specifications for notebook backpack reviews. The above review has only exterior measurements, and an ambiguous screen diagonal measurement.

    Beware that some backpacks are restricted to older 17-inch notebooks (no-longer-manufactured, 16:10 aspect ratio) and have not been redesigned to fit today's 17.3-inch notebooks (16:9 aspect ratio). Although it sounds like there is only a 0.3inch difference in the diagonal dimension, because the aspect ratio changed, there is a big difference in the width dimensions. 17-inch 16:10 notebooks were about 15.5 inches wide, while 17.3 16:9 inch notebooks are about 16.5 inches wide, a whole inch greater in width. Also, notebooks can vary considerably in the depth dimension depending on rear cooling radiators or rear attached batteries, so that dimension is also critical.

    2. Thank you for the rain test, I wonder about zippers with no rain flap. They look like they are designed for the desert, not for protecting your computer in case you get caught in a downpour. This one also looks like it has water catcher pockets. In rainy weather I like to use a side pocket to hold a small umbrella, so when it holds a wet umbrella I would rather it drain out of the pocket rather than pool at the bottom of the pocket and potentially soak through seams to the computer.

    3. The ability to open to 180 degrees is for x-ray scans at secure entrances such as government buildings or airports. While you can take a laptop out and put it back, if you have to do this frequently you may appreciate a little time saved. Some people may prefer to keep the notebook in the bag, either for less wear and tear, or to hide expensive equipment that could be spotted by thieves.

    typos:
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    s/riggers/rigors/
     
    Maru, May 10, 2015
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