Targus XL Backpack Designed for 17 Inch Notebooks TXL617 (Black with Blue Accents) by Targus
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Digital camera reviews of Targus XL Backpack Designed for 17 Inch Notebooks TXL617 (Black with Blue Accents)
Digital camera Review: Class A Book Bag
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this bookbag primarily to carry around my new 16.5" laptop but also to hold school texts and notebooks. The bookbag has exceeded my expectations!
It has several zippered compartments that hold everything I need, with room to spare. The bottled beverage holder has come in handy several times when my hands are full. The straps are comfortable. I've received several compliments on the bookbag and I keep telling everyone where I purchased it and that I got it for 1/2 the price of several sites. I'm glad I made the purchase!
Digital camera Review: Couldn't ask for a better solution!
Summary: 5 Stars
This backpack is PERFECT! I bought it for my Dell Inspirion 9300 - 17" - laptop, all of my gear, travel clothes, etc. It's even better than I'd hoped!
Yes, the bag is huge, but what do you expect? If you want something for just your laptop, get a sleeve or something...this will be too big for you. This bag holds my laptop, cords, external harddrive, mouse, cell phone, charger, various adapters, digital camera, batteries, MP3 player...and more...plus at least a weekend worth of travel supplies, including extra shoes and toiletries. Just as other reviewers have said, you have to be careful not to overload this bag, but if you don't care about the weight, it'll hold anything you give it.
Another reviewer mentioned using this as carry-on airplane luggage. This will count as your CARRY-ON, not as your "additional piece" of baggage. I've not had trouble getting this under a seat or in the overhead compartment, but I remove the shoes and laptop before I shove it somewhere, and it's just fine. Some of the littler planes, I've had to check it plane-side, but they always give it right back after the flight.
This bag is extremely well-made. The seams are reinforced, the clips are sturdy, the zippers don't catch, and the velcro is hefty. I'm impressed! There are a lot of places to put things, so as long as you're organized you'll be find finding them later! It sits well on my shoulders and has a comfortable waist-strap. I can see how this would be too big for a smaller-framed person, but I'm not, so it's perfect.
I'd recommend this bag to anyone with a large laptop and gear that needs to go with you. I've tried other bags, and they've all failed me...BUT NOT THIS ONE!!
Digital camera Review: Decent bag.
Summary: 4 Stars
It is a decent bag and can fit a lot to stuff. However, I found one issue with it. It's back is straight without any padding, so the bag sticks right with the back. Therefore there is no breathing room and the back can get wet and sweaty on a hot day.Digital camera Review: Durability Issues
Summary: 3 Stars
I have used this backpack every day for work, carrying my 17" Dell Precision laptop and associated extras back and forth from home. It has been on over 20 plane flights, and it has lived up to my expectations for capacity and convenience. Overall, I have been pleased. However, I have had the backpack for 18 months and now the zippers are degrading, the seams are fraying, and the adjustment catches are not locking as tightly as I would like. Sometimes a catch will slip and I find myself lopsided as I hoist my pack up, which is very annoying when getting up on a plane.
I am 6', 220#, and this pack fits me very comfortably with plenty of room to spare. However, I have to draw it out to near its limit when I have on my winter coat. If you are much bigger than me, this could be a factor to consider.
If you are a serious road warrior, you might want to find something a little tougher. My previous backpack from another company was used for 7 years and over 100 plane flights with nothing but surface wear, but this vendor did not make a backpack that would fit a 17" screen. I still have my previous backpack, and I would still be using it if I could.
Digital camera Review: Enormous and useful!
Summary: 5 Stars
A very big and light weight backpack. I can carry everything in there. Very strong material. I strongly recommend it!