Backpack with Laptop

marklarry28

Hi Grinners,
I am looking for a affordable backpack for my kit and also a laptop that I can use everyday.
I don't want anything hute. Someone can recommend something?


Thanks
Mark

gus

Welcome to D/grin mark. I have the older version of this bag (karachi outpost)....i absolutely love it !

wxwax

If affordable is important, the LowePro Computrekker is probably a good choice.

cmason

Might want to check out the new Lowepro CompuDaypack....it is the size of a regular book backpack, stores your gear in a lower padded area (like the compurover). It was about $80 at B&H

AntoineD

marklarry28 wrote:

Hi Grinners,
I am looking for a affordable backpack for my kit and also a laptop that I can use everyday.
I don't want anything hute. Someone can recommend something?

Hi,

Will that be your primary computer?

I've chosen to get a 12" apple laptop to be able to go everywhere with it but, at home, I get it connected to a 20" screen.

Thus, the 12" will fit any lowepro backpack's outside big pocket.

marklarry28

I got the Tamrac
Guys,
Thanks for the advice.

I got a new Tamrac 5549 - I just loved it and I recommend.
This bag is just the right size I need.
I got for $120. It was 179.99

http://www.tamrac.com/5549.htm




See ya
Mark

wxwax

AntoineD

Seems fine when you got little gear to carry but a few extra stuffs to load !

limbik

Do any of you know if there are others that use the inside zipper setup the way the crumplers do?

AntoineD

limbik wrote:

Do any of you know if there are others that use the inside zipper setup the way the crumplers do?

I don't think so.

Anyway, I've already owned a Crumpler backpack (the middle one, all-photo, Brian's hottub, I guess) and, well... to really enjoy it, you must not need your gear quickly, for you have to unwear your backpack, lay it on a table or anything else, then open it. Moreover, it takes much place.

But, I agree: crumpler bags are very-well build and they look good, too.

lynnma

AntoineD wrote:

Hi,

Will that be your primary computer?

I've chosen to get a 12" apple laptop to be able to go everywhere with it but, at home, I get it connected to a 20" screen.

Thus, the 12" will fit any lowepro backpack's outside big pocket.

I LOVE your style! some fantastic shots.. must spend more time looking. So, you connected your laptop to a larger screen?? howd'you do that.. network it? or can you just plug in somehow...

wxwax

AntoineD wrote:

I don't think so.

Anyway, I've already owned a Crumpler backpack (the middle one, all-photo, Brian's hottub, I guess) and, well... to really enjoy it, you must not need your gear quickly, for you have to unwear your backpack, lay it on a table or anything else, then open it. Moreover, it takes much place.

But, I agree: crumpler bags are very-well build and they look good, too.

I agree all around with your comments.

I also agree with Lynnie, your style is very engaging, has an immediacy to it, very photojournalist.

SpeshulEd

lynnma wrote:

So, you connected your laptop to a larger screen?? howd'you do that.. network it? or can you just plug in somehow...

there's a connector on the back. i've never seen a laptop not have one. some are covered by plastic hinges and are recessed further back in the laptop, but they're there.

AntoineD

SpeshulEd wrote:

there's a connector on the back. i've never seen a laptop not have one. some are covered by plastic hinges and are recessed further back in the laptop, but they're there.

I was about to say it

One more thing: when connecting a second screen on your laptop, be sure your graphic card will handle it with ease, whithout slowering the system.

I've got a 12" apple powerbook with a 20" apple screen, and I've noticed my computer is a little slower when they're both connected.

And: thanks everyone for your nice comments Much appreciated.