PB Backpack

[Joe]

I am looking for a good backpack I can carry my 15" powerbook in along with books for college. This is my first laptop so I need some suggestions from people who have experience with laptop backpacks. I am thinking $50-$100 range, but I am open to spending more if it is really worth the $$.

Thanks!

[sunrain]

I am looking for a good backpack I can carry my 15" powerbook in along with books for college. This is my first laptop so I need some suggestions from people who have experience with laptop backpacks. I am thinking $50-$100 range, but I am open to spending more if it is really worth the $$.

Thanks!

I love Trager backpacks. I've got one for my 15" powerbook and it works perfectly for school.

http://www.tragerusa.com/

[autodata]

I've used a spire zoom xl for a few years now. It's totally sturdy and still in like-new condition even though I lug it to work and school and everywhere in between. It also looks like a nice stylish backpack, unlike the ugly obvious computer backpacks and bags other people seem to be addicted to.

www.spireusa.com

And not only does it have a lot of room, but there are straps on the side that pull it in when there is less stuff in the bag.

[Windswept]

Hi Joe. Why not look at this thread. Prices are higher than you mentioned...but I think you get what you pay for.

http://forums.applenova.com/showthread.php?t=1788

[Joe]

Thanks for the link Carol, I had been looking at the Brenthaven pack since that is the laptop backpack on the Apple store. I just wanted to make sure that there wasn't some great third party backpack I should know about. I really like how the Spire backpack has a "foot" for the powerbook for extra protection. The Spire pack I'm looking at is $140 and the Brenthaven is $180, I guess I just need to look at reviews now to see if Brenthaven is worth the extra $40...I suppose it must have something going for it if it's the official pack of the Apple store. If anyone else has some good suggestions let me know!

[Ebby]

I have a black bag I use for college and it has lasted four years. Although the zipper broke, it is a very durable kevlar bag that is very comfortable with a special laptop compartment that fits my Pisno perfectly. Plus other slots for books, a binder, iPod and headphones. It even has CD-size pockets inside. I would certainly get another without question if it weren't for one rare feature I liked...
There is no logo/label on the bag! I looked all over and can't find out who made it to get another! Irony sucks :p

Anyways, I got the bag at Officemax for about $30 and it was well worth it and more.

[ShiggyMiyamoto]

My friend has a Targus Laptop Backpack and it seems to serve him well... They should be available from just about anywhere... even from *shudders* CompUsa....

[bspears@mac.com]

I have had several backpacks and this one far outshines them all. It has a hard shell and a low profile. I have dropped it a few times with NO damage to my pb.

http://www.axio-usa.com/html/images/fuse_big.jpg

Here is a link to the Axio website (http://www.axio-usa.com/html/p2.html)

bob