Case for 17" Powerbook

[NigrescentNizzut]

I'm new to this mac business, but I have a 17" powerbook on the way and have just realized that there is no way it will fit in my current laptop case. I'm looking for either a fairly light briefcase type bag with a should strap, or a nice roomy/protective backpack that can hold the pb and a few books. Any suggestions? I am a college student and need something that will keep my computer from being damaged as I bike around campus and go to class, and I especially like the backpack idea because I wouldn't have to carry around multiple bags.

Thanks in advance

[Jerman]

Numerous threads have been posted here on the topic. I forgot this myself a few weeks back and posted a topic about it too. I purchased a Waterfield case:
http://www.sfbags.com
Definitely the ones I would recommend the most. By far. It is expensive, but the quality is unmatched, including by Booq. Hope that helps.

[Brad]

Moving to the Purchasing Advice forum, where you should find several related threads to this topic...

[NigrescentNizzut]

sorry for the double... triple... quadruple... post.

[sunrain]

Yup, I just did a search (http://forums.applenova.com/search.php?) using the terms 'laptop, powerbook, case, bag' and found a bunch of options.

My laptop bag (for a 15" pb) is made by Tom Bihn (http://www.tombihn.com/) and I love it. Tom Bihn also sells bags made by Trager (http://www.tragerusa.com/). Both brands have bags specifically sized for 17" PowerBooks.

[Stevuh]

i've always been a fan of targus bags, Cheap(er, than some) and Very well made.

[josher9]

best case by far is here:

http://matias.ca/products/index.php