College Students...?

MacGuy18 · MacGuy18 #1 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 12:20 PM

For all those college students, what cases/bags do you recommend for laptops?

Pics and links are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

--
MacGuy18

Graphite · Graphite #2 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 12:22 PM

Most people with laptops don't bring their computers to class... you look like a silly nerd.

PunkRockTuba · PunkRockTuba #3 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 12:28 PM

I think a lot of people use either messenger bag type cases, or get a backpack with a laptop sleeve. I know a guy that puts his ibook in a taped up pizza box filled with bubble wrap, I say just go to a store that has cases and see which one you like best. I have a targus messenger bag type case and I like it, but when I get a lot of stuff in it, it gets pretty heavy. Im about to buy a targus backpack that has a sleeve for a 17" laptop, so ill probably start using that.

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #4 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Graphite

Most people with laptops don't bring their computers to class... you look like a silly nerd.

Acually, I thought so too, but there are a ton of people in my courses (pol. science) that bring laptops to lectures and quite a few to our tutorials & courses as well...

A suprisingly large number of them have macs!

I'd get something inconspicuous. Personally I just use a neoprene sleeve in a regular shoulder bag.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #5 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphite

Most people with laptops don't bring their computers to class... you look like a silly nerd.

hehe... in my classes you need to bring your laptop to class.

Graphite · Graphite #6 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 12:53 PM

lol! glad im not at your schools

deus_ex_machina · deus_ex_machina #7 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphite

Most people with laptops don't bring their computers to class... you look like a silly nerd.

Watch out Graphite - "silly nerds" now will be called "boss" tomorrow :p

iRizzo · iRizzo #8 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 01:09 PM

I have the DC|Incase Skatebag with a Bitolithic Neoprene Sleeve. The backpack is made to hold a laptop, ipod, accessories, books, and a skateboard. It works perfect for me since I have all of those things.

jhelm007 · jhelm007 #9 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 01:09 PM

I have a columbia messenger bag with a built in laptop compartment. It doesn't look like a computer bag so graphite and all his bully friends won't kick sand in my face

neye:

Graphite · Graphite #10 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by deus_ex_machina

Watch out Graphite - "silly nerds" now will be called "boss" tomorrow :p

I wont be in the business world.

deus_ex_machina · deus_ex_machina #11 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Graphite

I wont be in the business world.

What IS your field, Graphite? Kinesthesiology?

coach_z · coach_z #12 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphite

Most people with laptops don't bring their computers to class... you look like a silly nerd.

actually a requirement to brinig your thinkpad (school provided but you actually pay more in tuition) to class when i went to school....boy was i glad that i was out before they forced a thinkpad down my throat.

laptops in class is a double edge sword because yes you can take notes and follow along with powerpoint slides etc....but you can also play solitair, WoW, etc.etc.etc. and thats what i saw most kids doinog

as for bags? any old bag will do. some have laptop compartments in them but i have found with mine (because i bring this backpack everywhere) that i got some sand in the bottom and it scratched my book a lil bit. if your bag doenst have its own compartment you can always purchase a sleeve and put it in your bag like any other book you would carry around.

i personally like chrome brand messenger bags, they sell a sleeve for them but im not sure if they have compartments. one day i will own one of them once i can afford it.

good day
-chris

coach_z · coach_z #13 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deus_ex_machina

What IS your field, Graphite? Kinesthesiology?

graphite will be a professional body builder, actor, and then mayor of califormia...oh wait...that was arnold.

-chris

Graphite · Graphite #14 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by deus_ex_machina

What IS your field, Graphite? Kinesthesiology?

One of the behavioral sciences :biohazard

mattbokey · mattbokey #15 (**permalink**)

07-03-2006, 03:23 PM

Just get one of them messenger bags; many use 'em and they seem to work well... not for me though.

IMO, I think its a good idea to bring your lappy to class, at leats for me. I type faster then I write so I can take much better notes.

edit:
this may help you:http://www.ebags.com/messenger_bags/...=4001+20021333

mattbokey #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 26, 2006 Location: Hamilton, NJ Posts: 28 Mac Specs: 1.07GHz; 30GB HDD; 512MB RAM; OS 10.4; 32MB VRAM; Combo Drive	07-03-2006, 03:23 PM Just get one of them messenger bags; many use 'em and they seem to work well... not for me though. IMO, I think its a good idea to bring your lappy to class, at leats for me. I type faster then I write so I can take much better notes. edit: this may help you:http://www.ebags.com/messenger_bags/...=4001+20021333 Last edited by mattbokey; 07-03-2006 at 03:33 PM.
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Guest Posts: n/a	07-03-2006, 01:09 PM I have the DC\|Incase Skatebag with a Bitolithic Neoprene Sleeve. The backpack is made to hold a laptop, ipod, accessories, books, and a skateboard. It works perfect for me since I have all of those things.
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Member Since: Oct 18, 2004 Location: Norfolk, VA, USA Posts: 631 Mac Specs: MacBook: 2GHz, 2GB RAM, 120GB HD; PowerTower Pro (300MHz G3 clone): 608MB RAM, 10GB HD	07-03-2006, 01:09 PM I have a columbia messenger bag with a built in laptop compartment. It doesn't look like a computer bag so graphite and all his bully friends won't kick sand in my face neye:
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