17" laptop backpacks?

[gorcorps]

Although my current backpack fits my 17" fine, it doesn't separate it from my books and the spiral bindings mark the laptop up pretty nice. What's a decent notebook backpack? I don't need anything fancy other than just a separate compartment that'll fit. I've looked at swissgear bags but they're really pricey.

 

[krnmastersgt]

You should look at targus backpacks then, my bro uses one with his 17" hp and it fits damn well, has plenty of room for other stuff, and overall looks pretty cool ^^. As to which model his is I'm not entirely sure but they do make quite a bit that fit 17" notebooks and larger.

 

[gorcorps]

Thanks for the suggestion... I ended up ordering this one after looking at reviews:
http://www.techonweb.com/produ....aspx?id=C51227&src=PG

Targus was one I kept seeing though, and those got good reviews too. This one was a bit cheaper for the 17" models it seemed though.

 

[Brainonska511]

You could just get a sleeve and continue to use your current backpack.

 

[Throckmorton]

The problem with a sleeve is it doesn't protect the LCD from damage by hard objects. HP says not to put AC adapters etc next to the laptop where they can be pushed into the back of the screen. If the laptop is protected by a hard material, that doesn't matter.

 

[krnmastersgt]

Well I remember seeing this once sleeve at Fry's that was impact resistant, silicon sleeve from what I remember, although as to whether or not they have a sleeve big enough for a 17" is beyond me, but yeah most sleeves suck.

 

[imported_Uber]

I have a Targus backpack that came with a nice padded sleeve, and some side pockets that perfectly contain my power adapter and mouse. I'd look at some of their stuff.