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

Backpack. You really should separate messenger bag and briefcase b/c the former is bike-friendly while the latter is not.
 
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.
 
Not much of a poll sample here!

When I was a kid, NOBODY used a backpack. Of course, nobody used a breifcase either. 😛
 
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.
 
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? 😛
 
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.
 
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.
 
Originally posted by: Ornery
Then, what's the point of it? 😕
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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).
 
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)
 
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