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Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

Posted by timothy on from the 11-inches-of-heavy-padding dept.

YOU LIKEWISE FAIL IT writes "So, I was jogging to the bus stop this morning when suddenly - snap, the weight of the laptop on my shoulder vanished, and I heard the dull thud of my powerbook bag hitting the pavement at a wince-inducing speed. The laptop seems to be alright, but the bag (a WWDC giveaway) is completely knackered. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good, impact resistant laptop bag that won't come flying apart under stress? Perhaps it's not too late to guilt work into buying me one for a late Christmas present."

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  1. Try a backpack style bag by robindmorris · · Score: 0, Redundant

    They're easier to carry, and have two straps, so even if one breaks, your laptop won't go thud. (Like mine did last week. Santa brought me a new laptop today :)

  2. Re:Here's a good first step. by DAldredge · · Score: 0, Redundant

    But not a lot of brains if he was running with a > 1000 USD laptop in a very cheap, free bag.

    Not the smartest thing in the world to do.

  3. Re:Jansport by LBArrettAnderson · · Score: 1, Redundant

    i don't see why that's funny.

    i use a backpack for my laptop... it's a perfect fit and i can easily put other accessories in there; including oddly shaped/sized ones. the guy said he was jogging with it.. and backpacks are great for that and built to withstand tension and carry some weight.

    and northface and columbia make normal sized backpacks also (and rather tough ones).... so it's still not funny.