Bag for 17" PowerBook

[mikaelrules]

Hi, I'm currently looking for a new bag for my 17" PowerBook. I do not want something as small as a sleeve but not something too big either. I plan to put my PowerBook, A/C adapter, a few cables, a mouse, and an occasional iPod. I also do not want it to be so obviously a laptop bag. Something like the Crumpler Wack-O-Phone would be perfect but I do not think the 17" PB would fit. I'm also considering the McBain's LoveChild XL although I heard it would be a tight fit.

I plan to drop buy Digital Walker tommorow but in the mean time, can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

[johnamon]

i can sympathize with you completely. it's been pretty difficult for me to find the right bag for my 17". (it was so much easier when i owned a 12 incher)

i currently have three bags. for the everyday stuff i lug around the agency, i use a crumpler very busy man. medyo tight fit for the PB still, and i have to warn you---it's a HUGE bag, para kang nakamaleta. but it fits the other essentials like the power cords, all the cables, my ipod, documents, back up discs, and occassionaly, i even put my external HDD in it. pero super BIGAT!

i also have an STM messenger bag (forgot what it's called exactly). i use that for quick presentations etc. it fits the PB comfortably, the power adapter and even my ipod and a spare PB battery.

lastly, for travel, i use a samsonite sahora backpack. ito super dami pwede lagay, i even pack clothes in it for overnight trips and shoots.

and you're on the right track, digital walker is the place to go. i got the crumpler and stm bags there, with a 10% to boot! (thanks again charlie!)

so there, happy shopping!

[Edited on 2-2-2005 by johnamon]

[Edited on 2-2-2005 by johnamon]

[Arel]

Found a Case Logic bag for my 17" when I went to Digital Walker. Charlie said, though, that he's working on bringing in the Axio bags so that's something to look forward to.

[alvinbai]

I'm using a Crumpler Team Player (XL) for my 17". Fits almost all accessories I need to bring around (including my bluetooth apple keyboard). Still trying to look for a more compact bag though.

[mikaelrules]

The thing is CaseLogic bags look too much like a laptop bag so it's really obvious to people that you're carrying a laptop. The STM bag (I assume it's the brink) looks ok though. I'll check the bags out tommorow.

[johnamon]

cool. thanks for the info arel. been lusting for an axio for months. update on developments please. =)

[phral_ralph]

try the booq boa xl very nice, descent etc...

[canuckpuck]

Originally posted by Arel
Found a Case Logic bag for my 17" when I went to Digital Walker. Charlie said, though, that he's working on bringing in the Axio bags so that's something to look forward to.

saw the axio swift backpack at digital walker in parksquare1 today in case anyone would like to know...

[BoyG]

I use a Timbuk2 Messenger Bag not sure if it's L or XL .
I also have a Bree knapsack which has a removable sleeve which is well padded. I use the padded sleeve of the Bree bag inside the Timbuk2 when I use it.

I ride my Vespa to work everyday and I bring my Lapzilla with me everyday too so I need the protection from the bumps that the sleeve gives and the protection from the rain that the Timbuk2 Messenger gives.

One thing is certain though, those things are heavy......whew.

[juanp]

i have theCrumpler Birans Hot TUb that i bought at @games.



It can fit:
17" pbook
AC adaptor
2.5 external HD
Firewire reader/mini mouse
2 DSLR bodies
5 lenses/Flash/Cables/Chargers/Batteries/Meter

So you can imagine how heavy this bag can be...

It perfecty fits local domestic flights as handcarry and selected international airlines.

The Bag is exactly 9x14x22 w/o laptop for international standard for handcarry

But just to be sure i always bring a seperate oakley laptop bag if i travel out of the country.