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eddiecatflap · Apr 24, 2003, 03:20 PM

..any ideas ?

Ta.

cucswiz · Apr 24, 2003, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by eddiecatflap:
..any ideas ?

Ta.

I'm in your same position - I think im leaning towards the Spire bags (its a bit expensive though - but I figure its a bag you could use for a while) http://www.spireusa.com

CyberPet · Apr 24, 2003, 04:26 PM

I bought a Kensington Saddlbag (with an Apple logo stitched on it) and it's amazing. It gulps down soo much stuff and I can carry it in 3 diffrent ways (handle, backstraps and shoulderstrap). I love it!

yellow no.5 · Apr 24, 2003, 04:43 PM

Check out some of these threads. There's some really good info in them.
forum 1
forum 2
forum 3

And these bag links, which are all mentioned in the above forums:
Active Bags
Jambags
Kensington Saddlebags
Chrome Bags
Shaun Jackson
SportFolio
Timbuk2
WaterField

And then bagreview.com

Hope these help.

-yno.5

iHanhauser · Apr 24, 2003, 04:49 PM

I used to have the TI BAG ..... Real nice

Too bad my 17" hangs about 2 inches out of the pocket.

You can find this bag at http://www.tibag.com

ihanhauser

adamberti · Apr 24, 2003, 04:53 PM

I only looked at one bag really before buying - and thats the SportFolio, but I love it!

It's a very minimalist bag - which is what I prefer - just like the design of the PB. I can put a mouse, the adapter and papers in the bag no problem. If I need to carry more stuff, I put it inside another bag - many times a backback. This way I can bike with it, I can walk through not so nice neighbourhoods, and not have to worry as much about putting my bag down for a minute (although I still watch it like a hawk no matter where it is)

It's got some padding - it's neoprene so I think its waterproof - the shoulder strap is real comfortable, and it even comes off when I want to put it in other bags. I'm really happy with it.

RGB · Apr 24, 2003, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by CyberPet:
I bought a Kensington Saddlbag (with an Apple logo stitched on it) and it's amazing. It gulps down soo much stuff and I can carry it in 3 diffrent ways (handle, backstraps and shoulderstrap). I love it!

That bag looks like it's a good deal. Is it awkward to carry on your back though, or does that feel fine?

I'm also considering the Brenthaven Mobility Backpack (also sold in Apple retail outlets) and this bag from High Sierra Sport Co.:

High Sierra Laptop Backpack Thingie

dialo · Apr 24, 2003, 05:17 PM

hands down, zoom xl from spire

RGB · Apr 24, 2003, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by CyberPet:
I bought a Kensington Saddlbag (with an Apple logo stitched on it) and it's amazing. It gulps down soo much stuff and I can carry it in 3 diffrent ways (handle, backstraps and shoulderstrap). I love it!

Oh, also, how many books / notebooks can you fit in there along with your Powerbook?

gkorsgard · Apr 24, 2003, 05:39 PM

Go to coach.com They make some awesome computer bags that are leather too!

CyberPet · Apr 24, 2003, 10:16 PM

RGB, it feels fine to carry on my back, you can adjust the straps to fit. In the winter I can be pretty bundled up as well. Seem to be pretty ok balanced.

You can fit two laptops in there no problem! Although I only have one...

tritonus · Apr 25, 2003, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by CyberPet:
I bought a Kensington Saddlbag (with an Apple logo stitched on it) and it's amazing. It gulps down soo much stuff and I can carry it in 3 diffrent ways (handle, backstraps and shoulderstrap). I love it!

Welcome back, CyberPet.

I'd really love that too, but my 17" PB doesn't fit in. Carry it in 4 different ways is really nice.

russell_w · Apr 25, 2003, 10:42 AM

I have the 15" Brenthaven bag, and am quite pleased by the protection it offers the powerbook, as well as the space for everything: cords, palm, papers, books, etc. My only complaint is the oddly placed clips for the sholder strap kind of get in the way when opening the bag, but it does offer more support than other shoulder bags I've used.

Check eBay, I bought mine for about $70 brand-new.