Poll: Laptop Carrying Case: Backpack or Messenger Bag/Briefcase?

[squeeg22]

So, which type are you?

 

[oboeguy]

Backpack. You really should separate messenger bag and briefcase b/c the former is bike-friendly while the latter is not.

 

[Sukhoi]

I just use my regular backpack.

 

[tami]

i prefer a backpack with padding, since i like to distribute weight evenly as the laptop i used to travel with is heavy.

HOWEVER, i got a new 700m on tuesday and don't know what i'd put it in yet.

 

[Ornery]

Not much of a poll sample here!

When I was a kid, NOBODY used a backpack. Of course, nobody used a breifcase either.

 

[RossMAN]

Backpack with padding.

 

[Landroval]

I use this

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: Landroval
I use this

Sheesh, where protection is concerned... guess that ain't the point, eh?

 

[EyeMWing]

Messenger bag. Backpacks are too much of a PITA to use.

But, on the other hand, my fully-loaded laptop bag, with JUST the laptop and associated equipment (charger, inverter, external HDD, spare batt, mouse, mousepad, TI-89, multimeter, ethernet cable, USB cable kit, Uplink codesheet, reimage disc set, GPS reciever, cheapie WAP/switch, blank CD-R's, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.) weighs like 40lbs, and that's a LOT for one shoulder.

Also, I can't cram any books in there, so I have a seperate backpack for those (while I still have them, suspect that soon as I'm out of HS, I won't be using paper much at all, and I can definitely find room for a coupla textbooks). It's uncomfortable (and undoubtedly looks fairly hillarious) to carry both at once.

I guess I should mention that my laptop is primarily a mobile desktop and needs to be used for severe-duty work in a number of different environments. Cars, customer calls, school, basically anywhere except at home.

 

[BornStar]

When I go to work I leave it in the briefcase. If I take it to class, I put it in my messenger bag.

 

[Baked]

Backpack w/ skin.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Why are messenger bag and briefcase together?

 

[Rogue]

I use this, of course I service 400+ switches, 20+ routers, 6 DSLAMs and a number of other pieces of network gear housed on a 152 square-mile Army installation. Yeah, I need a free hand or two from time to time.

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=TR601

Also, this bag has a hideaway beverage holder that fits a 1-liter bottle of Mountain Dew perfectly.

 

[Ornery]

I just saw an identical Targus at MicroCenter today, but the feet had small wheels, and a pull out handle at the top. Ah, here it is. Is that too, uh... metrosexual?

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: Ornery

Originally posted by: Landroval
I use this

Sheesh, where protection is concerned... guess that ain't the point, eh?

Protection from what? I put it in my briefcase or carry it like a portfolio.

 

[Ornery]

Protection from bumps or drops. What's the point of it?

 

[RKS]

what I use.

Extremely durable and still looks good enough for use in a professional environment. It is kinda pricey however.

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Protection from bumps or drops. What's the point of it?

Errr. I don't drop it or let things bump against it. I'm not a teenage boy

 

[Ornery]

Then, what's the point of it?

 

[EyeMWing]

My bag, BTW.

Got it for $30 with the laptop. Fits the HP ZV5000, ZV6000 and ZX5000 like a glove.

Also, I don't get WTF they're saying about the "mobile phone pouch" It's detatchable, and smaller than any non-candybarphone. I use it to holster my knife when I'm not at school.

 

[BMdoobieW]

I use a leather messenger bag as my regular bag but when I want to take my 700m anywhere I have a laptop backpack thingy I got a Staples on sale for like $10. The manager said he was out of them but then I spotted one behind the counter and he was like "oh,ok" and he let me buy it.

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: Ornery
Then, what's the point of it?

Protection from scratches and fingerprints, keeps it closed, covers ports so they don't get dust or catch on anything if loose, has a hand strap. Makes it look like a portfolio so draws less attention and looks professional. It's a small and light notebook and easily fits into my leather briefcase (in its own area).

 

[nageov3t]

backpack.

less obvious to thieves, better weight distribution, and easier to carry if you're riding a bike or have your hands full with other stuff (imo)

 

[Ornery]

I think I'd just throw it in the leather briefcase and be done with it, but whatever...

 

[PlatinumGold]

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=CBT200

this is the one i have