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post #41 of 82
6/24/04 at 7:34pm
I got a nice bag from walmart for less than 30.00. I posted some pictures in the photo section.
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post #42 of 82
6/25/04 at 7:09am
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Originally Posted by hksscom
By the way, in terms of weight... Man, the laptop with all the extra accessories (and I have LOTS) was heavy! It started hurting my shoulder in just a few minutes! Maybe a backpack solution isn't such a bad idea after all... but then again, it'd look really tacky going to a business meeting with a backpack :P
Get one of those backpacks that has wheels and a handle, like luggage does.
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post #43 of 82
6/25/04 at 7:58am
Thread Starter 
Thanks, wooster Let's see how the Kensington will be like first once it arrives It's the only laptop bag I found that's endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association...
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post #44 of 82
6/25/04 at 12:40pm
I am leaning towards the Spire Volt XL. The Spire packs have the best laptop protection system that I've seen. Expensive, though.
http://www.spireusa.com/products/VX4.html
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post #45 of 82
6/25/04 at 3:00pm
Ive got the targus deluxe backpack for my 8600
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post #46 of 82
6/25/04 at 6:21pm
Thread Starter 
Iceman, did you read up on the Kensington Xbrace? It suspends the laptop in mid-air. That, to me, sounds like an even better protection than "extra padding"

Mike
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post #47 of 82
6/27/04 at 11:24am
I bought the Sumdex e-messnger bag, and my 8600 fits nicely.

can't do better for 30$.

http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/etech_me...?modelid=15974

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post #48 of 82
6/28/04 at 5:05am
The ultimate case for me precious is the zero halliburton high-grade aluminum DZ7. For business professionals, this is the best case and states "all biz-ness". But for traveling, especially if you're lugging your laptop through airports from terminal to terminal, I'd still use a backpack. check it...

http://www.cases2go.com/html/zh_computer.htm

http://www.zerohalliburton.com/ZH/St...id=78&grpid=18




It seriously protects your laptop investment and protects the laptop from shock, falls, drops better than any other case that i am aware of...BUT it does cost around $350...
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post #49 of 82
6/28/04 at 5:15am
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Yeah, those briefcases sure look nice. It'd also be really funny to walk around the airport with your hand handcuffed to it
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post #50 of 82
6/30/04 at 6:42am
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Just reporting back on the Kensington Contour Xbrace Pro I received from Amazon.com.

First, the quality looks very nice. I particularly fell in love with the Xbrace and the Contour features (for ergonomics and extra protection.)

Upon closer inspection, I noticed that threads were falling apart from the velcro's. The inside sleeve that houses the Xbrace also looked scratched up, indicating that it may have been a return, although I don't see why Amazon would sell a return. Most people probably wouldn't be stupid enough to take the sleeve out of the sleeve out of the bag (yes, the Xbrace is housed inside a sleeve that's inside another sleeve.)

In any case, it has LOTS of pockets and features! I absolutely LOVED IT! It housed EVERY accessory that I carry with me: MS Sidewinder, MS IntelliMouse Optical, power adapter, laptop, GPS unit, batteries, USB NIC, Cross-over and Straight-through Cat5 cables, Phone cable, S-Video cable, RCA cable, 7 CDs (recovery, Linux, and most-often-used software), USB-to-Serial cable, LG VX6000 cell phone cable (for going online with Verizon's 1X service), packs of gum, Iomega USB Floppy Drive, 2 floppies, Post-It notes.

Crazy, huh? Well, it all fit in there.

Downside: it looks like a freaking luggage!

Conclusion: I'm returning it to get a backpack instead after re-reviewing what backpacks the rest of you bought. I figured, if I'm going to carry all this junk, then backpack is the way to go in terms of ergonomics. If I have to take the laptop to a business meeting... well, when that time comes, I'll have to buy another bag that will house JUST the necessities.

Again, the Dicota Twenty-Four Pack still is my best choice, if only it were 1" wider to accommodate the i8600
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post #51 of 82
6/30/04 at 9:52am
I purchased a U.S. Luggage Ballistic bag from EBags.com for my 8600c. There are a ton of pockets for everything the techie carries! Thumbs up.
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post #52 of 82
6/30/04 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by hksscom
Iceman, did you read up on the Kensington Xbrace? It suspends the laptop in mid-air. That, to me, sounds like an even better protection than "extra padding"

Mike
There is a lot to like about that briefcase/shoulder bag. It looks like it offers very good protection. However, it's not big enough for an 8600. Here's a quote on the dimensions:

Dimensions
Exterior 17.5"L X 13.0"H X 8.5"W
Computer compartment 13.75"L X 10.5"H X 1.5"W

The 8600 is 14.22" X 10.79" X 1.52"

Also, I have a shoulder bag, which for me was a mistake. I had a great backpack from Kensington for my 7500. I want another backpack, and have ordered the Spire Volt XL.
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post #53 of 82
6/30/04 at 9:40pm

Cheap Notebook backpack

Hey I love the Moble Edge Backpack... I found it for really cheap on Newegg.com only 58.00 + 5.00 for shipping... not back considering it is like $90.00 direct... Newegg.com Moble Edge Backpack
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post #54 of 82
6/30/04 at 10:43pm
I got that comp leather bag from Dell the other day. Its kinda odd the way you load in the computer, but the bag itself is made of really nice leather. Smells like a nice shoe store.
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post #55 of 82
6/30/04 at 11:32pm
Im thinking about ordering the Dell backpack... Mobile Edge one...

My 8600 comes soon, its in the boxing stage. What yall think? Ill be using this in August when I leave for College and plan on having it with me 99% of the time... Would a good backpack be a good investment?
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post #56 of 82
7/1/04 at 1:58am
I just bought this sleeve from CompUSA for my laptop on Yi Chen's recommendation. It fits perfectly, and I recommend it to anyone with an i8600. (it would probably also fit an iXPS/i9100, but don't quote me on it)

I recommend that if you order it from CompUSA that you have it shipped to you rather than picking it up at the store. Resellerratings.com has some pretty bad stories from people who tried to pick it up at the store.
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post #57 of 82
7/1/04 at 4:52am
That sleeve looks like a good purchase.

Since wooster and Yi Chen bought this for their 8600, I'm guessing that the 8600 fits in this sleeve even though the specs state smaller dimensions ?

8600 - 14.22" X 10.79" X 1.52"
Sleeve - Fits most laptop computers up to 10.5" x 12.5" x 2"

The sleeve has enough room for the 8600? Just wanna confirm...
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post #58 of 82
7/1/04 at 5:46am
Fits like a glove.

Edit: I don't know why but I can never find these pictures. Here are Yi Chen's pictures of the sleeve and his laptop.
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post #59 of 82
7/1/04 at 2:52pm
Does anyone try this sleeve on I8600?
http://shinza.com/product_info.php?p...5b30caa85e8b37
It seems more sturdy.
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post #60 of 82
7/2/04 at 1:09pm
That looks like a great product. You want something that will absorb shock, not transfer it.
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