Where to buy a decent laptop bag?

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Posted by Stilez on Dec-14-2007 04:52:

Where to buy a decent laptop bag?

I posted this in another forum...thought I'd try in here while I'm asking:

Ok, so I've looked almost everywhere for a laptop bag that doesn't look like either a cheap pleather, real leather but 60 yr old businessman, or horrible looking backpacks that are either brown or beige with a bright fluorescent stripe on them. I"m looking for something hip, stylish, or at the very least...slim and not bulky.

Maybe some of you know of a specialty store that caters to this market? Hell, if you know someone who'd make one for me...even better.

Note: it's for a 17" laptop.

I've been inside the Mac store and they're the only ones who seem to offer some sort of stylish laptop bags, but they're specifically made for 17" Macbooks and my HP is 1 1/2" too big for the bag I wanted.

preferably a messenger type bag.

Oh ya...I'm not looking to order anything online.

thnx

Posted by magikb on Dec-14-2007 04:55:

have you checked out Future Shop at all?

I know they usually have a decent selection.

Posted by Stilez on Dec-14-2007 04:58:

hey. thx Jen. i did. at the new location in the new complex at the corner of Yonge & Dundas...but they still look too business like and not casual enough. There was one that I thought was decent, but it was only for a 15"

Posted by magikb on Dec-14-2007 05:01:

I have 2.. I found my other one at Winners of all places.
The other place that has pretty cool laptop bags is Dell, but I think you can only order online for those.

You can always try looking online at Future Shop, writing down the item# and calling the store to see if there are any others in the area that have that or if you can have it shipped to the store instead of ordering online

Good luck with the hunt.. if I think of any others I will let you know!

Posted by Flec on Dec-14-2007 05:17:

i bought this protective sleeve you can put your laptop in, i find that its perfect because you can then put it inside any stylish bag you choose after

edit: oh ya, got it at staples for under 20$

Posted by monishb on Dec-14-2007 05:24:

ebay my friend

Posted by Stilez on Dec-14-2007 05:33:

quote:
Originally posted by Flec
i bought this protective sleeve you can put your laptop in, i find that its perfect because you can then put it inside any stylish bag you choose after

edit: oh ya, got it at staples for under 20$

ya. I actually have a sleeve.. one of those INCASE ones. looks awesome. Fits really tight though, since it's designed for Macbooks.

Posted by Flec on Dec-14-2007 05:54:

mine fits my hp zv6000 which is pretty big

Posted by eRRaTiK on Dec-14-2007 06:36:

Crumpler - damn sexiest utility bags ever. I've got one for my digital SLR but they do laptop bags too.

http://www.crumpler.ca/

831 Queen St W, Toronto
416-777-2247

EDIT: oh yah, you'll have to see if they have 17" bags.

Posted by Endlesswave on Dec-14-2007 06:43:

Been looking around for one as well. Thanks Anf.

I like very much! Awesome bags at this place. Gotta love Queen st.

Posted by I_Am_Vince on Dec-14-2007 07:08:

http://www.canadacomputers.com/main...1&cid=896.11.39

http://www.canadacomputers.com/main...&cid=896.11.497

there's a few of them on that site

Posted by Stilez on Dec-14-2007 07:14:

quote:
Originally posted by Invasionmix
http://www.canadacomputers.com/main...1&cid=896.11.39

http://www.canadacomputers.com/main...&cid=896.11.497

there's a few of them on that site

thnx...but not quite my stilez. Not as business looking...but it looks like a utility bag.

Someone did mention to me about Crumpler. I like that same bag there Chris. I'll probably grab me one tomorrow

Posted by Endlesswave on Dec-14-2007 07:59:

quote:
Originally posted by Stilez
thnx...but not quite my stilez. Not as business looking...but it looks like a utility bag.

Someone did mention to me about Crumpler. I like that same bag there Chris. I'll probably grab me one tomorrow

I'm either picking one of those up tomorrow or Sat. I'll give you a shout if I end up d/t tomorrow daytime.

I found this awesome as well HAH:

Posted by E2EK1EL on Dec-14-2007 09:35:

My friend got a laptop case thing from Japan, amazing shit. Hope you find one you like here.

Posted by cono_sur on Dec-14-2007 14:58:

Hey Rob, just wondering - do you have any overheating issues with your 17" HP?

Posted by OutcastTO on Dec-14-2007 15:19:

If you want a great laptop bag for a 17" book, you should check out The North Face "Offsite" bag. Great looking, lots of pockets and built to last (hey it's a North Face bag)

Posted by exstasie on Dec-14-2007 15:21:

If you want something...

Check out

www.tumi.com

Bags are around $200+. They sell some at Holt Renfrew, but they're not that popular in Canada.

In the US they have stores all over the place. But I've got a few Tumi bags and they're awesome.

I love their Ducati Line

http://www.tumi.com/search/laptop_m...m?modelid=97676

They have a section on their website where you can actually select your laptop model or enter the dimensions, and it'll show you which Tumi bags will fit your laptop:

http://www.tumi.com/laptopfinder/in...enter_Link=GoTo

Posted by NuERA on Dec-14-2007 16:15:

carbon computing. queen and broadview.

Posted by rabbitjoker on Dec-14-2007 16:27:

Go with a messenger bag!

Posted by mnemonic. on Dec-14-2007 16:49:

I just have to say, CRUMPLER BAGS ROCK ! lifetime guarantee for their camera bags, not sure about other stuff though.

Posted by Stilez on Dec-15-2007 00:58:

Thnx for all the replies and suggestions everyone. I went to CRUMPLER right after work and the second I stepped foot in there I knew I wasn't going to leave without a bag.

I ended up getting that one you have there Chris. Sleek.. and exactly what I was looking for. Not bulky at all.

Jason: I don't have an issue so far...but mind you, I haven't use it out much. I've used it mainly at home so far and have it rested on a table at all times where it's pretty cool. I heard that VISTA causes more overheating on laptops than XP? I can't make a valid argument since this is my first laptop.

Posted by mnemonic. on Dec-15-2007 05:30:

quote:
Originally posted by Stilez

SWEET ! Congrats, i was going to suggest crumpler but erratik beat me too it, i would have a closet full of crumpler bags if i had a need for them :P

Posted by eRRaTiK on Dec-15-2007 06:16:

yah same. I love going to Crumpler stores, they're stuff is so cool. Best thing is they make being a geek stylish and you don't walk around with a big "mug me, I've got a notebook/camera in this bag" sign on

Posted by LightsOut on Dec-15-2007 17:33:

quote:
Originally posted by Endlesswave
Been looking around for one as well. Thanks Anf.

I like very much! Awesome bags at this place. Gotta love Queen st.

i have a backpack from these guys, got it on queen west as well. By far the best bag ive ever had. I STRONGLY recommend you check them out.

Posted by bgkotze on Dec-17-2007 21:45:

i have a bag from Roots. ive been thru alot of bag and i think this is the one thats a keeper
bought from staples a while back