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Klattu · 03-01-2005, 07:39 PM

I am by no means a writer, so I will use several photos to help you decide about the AW Premium Backpack XL for your Area 51M 7700.

First - Like the 7700 it is BIG. Very big. For people who like to travel light, believe me, you can bring your 7700, all your attachments and a change of clothes. No more standing in baggage claim, just pack it in here. The exterior of the pack is a Nylon mesh. The stitching is tight and stress points (Cover flap, Shoulder straps, Base of pack) are reinforced. The out of the pack has three zippered Pockets, one large one in front and 2 small side pockets. No despite my best effort

, I couldn't get the power supply in one of the side pockets.

First set of photos has my old Targus (which is also a fine pack) pack and the free AW bag that comes with your 7700.

Moving to the interior, lifting the top flap, there is a long flat pocket (if you look, you can just make out the zipper.) I use this for the mouse pad, but what ever you put in there this spot will keep it handy. Unzipping the front pouch reveals a deep full width pocket and two smaller mesh pockets along the back. These also run the depth of the bag. The front is thinly padded but when add to the second panels padding should be more than necessary to protect your 7700 from bumps and bangs.

Moving in you unzip the main compartments pocket (as I said, it is thinly padded) you can see a small flap pocket at the top. One nice feature of this pack is you can access this pocket via a small zipper at the top of the pack. The pocket is made of a durable cloth covered bubble wrap (hard to explain but it not bubble wrap, just bumpy like that). The pocket is probable about 11" deep and the bubbly protects line the entire interior of the pocket. The base of the pocket sits about 2" above the bottom of the pack that uses a stiff plastic as the full length back support. At the top of the pocket there is an elastic strap to keep your Alien from flying away. Here you can see my attempt to cram the 7700 in the targus. Not pretty. You can also see the XL provides enough extra space at the top to keep your wireless card in. Nice!

Here are some top down views of the pockets Front and Main

Last but not least the Back. Like all packs the back is made of a breathable pad. The center padding strip is less padded than the side or bottom. The sides and bottom are little more than 1/2" thick of stiff foam. All of this supported by a stiffen plastic. Again, the plastic extends about 2" past the base of the Main Compartments system pocket.

Well that does it. I think the bag indispensable. Also, I ordered my bag via AW Customer Service (Thanks Joe!) and once again they came through with flying colors. They also cut the price, using the web site gear area would have cost me $121.00 (Tax & S&H) but using my Agent ID # with AW Customer Service, saved me a lot!

Klattu

Joelist · 03-01-2005, 07:47 PM

So what are the benchmarks?

pgarvis · 03-01-2005, 07:55 PM

Nice pics, and thanks for "live sex" links below your pics. I also filed my taxes with another link. Thanks!

Joelist · 03-01-2005, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgarvis

Nice pics, and thanks for "live sex" links below your pics. I also filed my taxes with another link. Thanks!

Maybe the stuff in those links is free with the purchase of an AW backpack...

Klattu · 03-01-2005, 08:01 PM

pgarvis.

Are you kidding? Does it really like you to sex sites? Please let me know and I'll delete the links. Is there another, better site to host at?

Please let me know.

Thanks

Klattu

pgarvis · 03-01-2005, 08:41 PM

mmm...interesting doesn't seem to bring it up now. Could be the cookies on my browser?? (Smells keyboard)...God knows where it's been!

DocEGM · 03-01-2005, 09:23 PM

The ads are probably randomly generated.

punkdriver · 03-09-2005, 07:16 PM

alienware still gives out free laptop bags?

Craig · 03-09-2005, 07:28 PM

It says he paid for it...read the fine print

supernatural · 03-09-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punkdriver

alienware still gives out free laptop bags?

Yes the 7700 comes with a standard messenger type bag. othing special and not worthy enough to put the laptop in hoinestly. Once you see the bag you'll be scared to put the laptop in it. Must upgrade to a better bag for sure.

tate · 03-09-2005, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the review. I have an old backpack that fitted my old 15" so I might upgrade to the AW bag

03-01-2005, 07:39 PM	#1
Klattu Gort Bradda Niktoe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 31 Credits: -140	Review - Premuim Backpack XL for 7700 (w/photos) I am by no means a writer, so I will use several photos to help you decide about the AW Premium Backpack XL for your Area 51M 7700. First - Like the 7700 it is BIG. Very big. For people who like to travel light, believe me, you can bring your 7700, all your attachments and a change of clothes. No more standing in baggage claim, just pack it in here. The exterior of the pack is a Nylon mesh. The stitching is tight and stress points (Cover flap, Shoulder straps, Base of pack) are reinforced. The out of the pack has three zippered Pockets, one large one in front and 2 small side pockets. No despite my best effort , I couldn't get the power supply in one of the side pockets. First set of photos has my old Targus (which is also a fine pack) pack and the free AW bag that comes with your 7700. Moving to the interior, lifting the top flap, there is a long flat pocket (if you look, you can just make out the zipper.) I use this for the mouse pad, but what ever you put in there this spot will keep it handy. Unzipping the front pouch reveals a deep full width pocket and two smaller mesh pockets along the back. These also run the depth of the bag. The front is thinly padded but when add to the second panels padding should be more than necessary to protect your 7700 from bumps and bangs. Moving in you unzip the main compartments pocket (as I said, it is thinly padded) you can see a small flap pocket at the top. One nice feature of this pack is you can access this pocket via a small zipper at the top of the pack. The pocket is made of a durable cloth covered bubble wrap (hard to explain but it not bubble wrap, just bumpy like that). The pocket is probable about 11" deep and the bubbly protects line the entire interior of the pocket. The base of the pocket sits about 2" above the bottom of the pack that uses a stiff plastic as the full length back support. At the top of the pocket there is an elastic strap to keep your Alien from flying away. Here you can see my attempt to cram the 7700 in the targus. Not pretty. You can also see the XL provides enough extra space at the top to keep your wireless card in. Nice! Here are some top down views of the pockets Front and Main Last but not least the Back. Like all packs the back is made of a breathable pad. The center padding strip is less padded than the side or bottom. The sides and bottom are little more than 1/2" thick of stiff foam. All of this supported by a stiffen plastic. Again, the plastic extends about 2" past the base of the Main Compartments system pocket. Well that does it. I think the bag indispensable. Also, I ordered my bag via AW Customer Service (Thanks Joe!) and once again they came through with flying colors. They also cut the price, using the web site gear area would have cost me $121.00 (Tax & S&H) but using my Agent ID # with AW Customer Service, saved me a lot! Klattu __________________ Area-51M 7700 - GORT 17" WSXGA 1680x1050 LCD w/Camera P4 540 HT 3.2 GHz 1 GB (2 x 512)Corsair DDR2 @ 533 MHz NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go w/256 DDR3 RAID-0 120 GB (2 x 60GB) 7200 Hatachi Windows XP Pro SP2 LogiTech MX 510 AW Premium Backpack XL (this is a must, unless you own a fork lift)

03-01-2005, 07:55 PM	#3
pgarvis Area 51m 7700 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 83 Credits: -129	Nice pics, and thanks for "live sex" links below your pics. I also filed my taxes with another link. Thanks! __________________ Area 51m 7700 17" WideSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 LCD Display with Camera/Intel Pentium 4 Processor 560J w/HT 3.6 GHz-1mb Cache/512MB DDR2 SO-DIMM at 533 MHz - 1 x 512MB/NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go with 256MB of DDR3 memory/60GB 7200 RPM ATA100-Hitachi (Single)/8X Dual layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo

03-01-2005, 08:01 PM	#5
Klattu Gort Bradda Niktoe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 31 Credits: -140	pgarvis. Are you kidding? Does it really like you to sex sites? Please let me know and I'll delete the links. Is there another, better site to host at? Please let me know. Thanks Klattu __________________ Area-51M 7700 - GORT 17" WSXGA 1680x1050 LCD w/Camera P4 540 HT 3.2 GHz 1 GB (2 x 512)Corsair DDR2 @ 533 MHz NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go w/256 DDR3 RAID-0 120 GB (2 x 60GB) 7200 Hatachi Windows XP Pro SP2 LogiTech MX 510 AW Premium Backpack XL (this is a must, unless you own a fork lift)

03-01-2005, 08:41 PM	#6
pgarvis Area 51m 7700 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 83 Credits: -129	mmm...interesting doesn't seem to bring it up now. Could be the cookies on my browser?? (Smells keyboard)...God knows where it's been! __________________ Area 51m 7700 17" WideSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 LCD Display with Camera/Intel Pentium 4 Processor 560J w/HT 3.6 GHz-1mb Cache/512MB DDR2 SO-DIMM at 533 MHz - 1 x 512MB/NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go with 256MB of DDR3 memory/60GB 7200 RPM ATA100-Hitachi (Single)/8X Dual layer DVD+/-RW / 24X CD-RW Combo

03-01-2005, 09:23 PM	#7
DocEGM AW Phase-Monkey Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 130 Credits: -311	The ads are probably randomly generated. __________________ AW Area-51m 7700 3.6, 2 GB Ram, 100 GB HD, 250 GB ION, 256 Geforce 6800 GO, 17" 1680x1050 LCD 1/29-2/2: Phase 1 2/2: Phase 3 2/6: Phase 4 2/10: Phase 5 2/16: Phase 6 2/18: Phase 9 2/23: Phase 12 2/23: Phase 14! Arrival...2/26...

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03-01-2005, 07:47 PM	#2
Joelist Et Toto Logica Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 655 Credits: -169	So what are the benchmarks?

03-09-2005, 07:16 PM	#8
punkdriver Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida Posts: 136 Credits: -304	alienware still gives out free laptop bags?

03-09-2005, 07:28 PM	#9
Craig Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,083 Reviews: 1 Credits: 1,914	It says he paid for it...read the fine print

03-09-2005, 10:57 PM	#11
tate Hmmm, you are a bewb!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alaska Posts: 8,036 Reviews: 1 Credits: 3,292	Thanks for the review. I have an old backpack that fitted my old 15" so I might upgrade to the AW bag

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