Maxxum Computer Backpack (RED) by Wenger SwissGear (r) Maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife(tm)

I love this backpack! Holds my dell inspiron 1501 just fine. Great for the college student.
 
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This is by far the best backpack so far among all the ones i have used. I went through many reviews on this site, and thought of giving it a try. The bag is very comfortable because of the cushions on the straps and on the back. I have been using this since 3 months now and have found it tobe durable, confortable and stylish (compared to those ugly ones in the market these days!! nobody can ever go wrong with this bet.. so go ahead!!
 
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This bag is a great product - this is my second purchase - both of my kids now own this backpack. Plenty of room - good laptop bag. Product as promised - fast shipping.
 
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The service has been very good. Shipping was fast.
 
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Lots of pockets and spaces. Carries fairly well but a 15' laptop and three decent size books is quite a load so don't plan on walking to far with that much. It is a great day pack with just the laptop and few essentials.
 
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The case was in excellent condition and met the expectations I set for our engineering staff. A good/excellent split in pockets to separate things that NEED separate space. I would recommend this bag to any student or professional needing good - long lasting <secure> storage on-the-go.
 
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Yes. the adjectives above best describe this bag. I have had this bag for more than two years now. It is extremely roomy. I have carried two laptops in the padded area. One Macbook 17" PRO and a 15.4" IBM Thinkpad! Not a problem at all. The front compartment is simply inexhaustible. I can put a change of clothes and toiletries and it still has enough space to hold a couple of laptop cords. The side compartments hold more cables. The ipod compartment on top is very handy for your music, change, phone etc. There are two zipped pouches within your compartments for holding more cords. You have two additional side netted enclosures for stuff like bottles etc. (tho they are not roomy enough for all but the most thin water bottles) And this bag is still not done! I have space to keep business cards, CDs, pencils and pens etc in the front pouch and a couple of books in the open pouch. It is incredible how much you can carry and yet you can manage quite comfortably if you can handle the weight. It distributes the weight well too. I have loaded this baby up with a lot of stuff on multiple trips. I have taken it across airports, muddy roads and even dropped it a couple of times with no impact on either the bag or its contents. It is the best. Just go and get it.
 
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I've been using this backpack for almost a year. Still in great shape. It holds all the stuff I could want it to. My laptop, pda, ipod, phone...etc. Fits it all.
 
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I purchased this bag a year ago and use it regularly to carry my laptop, accessories, books and folders, along with my personal items. My favorite feature is the personal compartment in the top that can hold your phone, keys, mp3 player, cash and change. My 15.5 inch Dell Inspiron 6400 fits snugly in the provided, padded complartment, along with 4 or 5 well stocked folders. The center, larger compartment holds my small bag of needed supplies including mouse, misc cords and connectors, power supply, hat, gloves (or a change of clothes). This compartment has an issue with the zipper. It is not a one hand operation due to the design of the bag. It is an inconvenience at times, but not enough to effect my rating all that much. A large open area in the front holds a few larger books, and is adjustable. The bag stands readily on its own (unless I overload it). The smaller compartment in the front can hold a cell phone and some other smaller items. There are two small mesh compartments in each of the larger compartment for pens, pencils and the like. There are drink holders on each side and two smaller, taller zipper areas, which I keep my phone charger, a knife and a few other small items. Overall a great bag so far. The bag is comfortable to carry around. I only wish it had the port on the front strap for the mp3 player like the Synergy bag, but you can survive without it. Overall a good buy, in my opinion.
 
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Good built quality and lots of pockets, but it's BULKY. I used this backpack for my laptop to work until I get comments like, "Are you going mountain-climing?". I ended up buying a Northface backpack and I love it.
 
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Ive had this backpack for about a week now. Just like other Swiss gear I have, its very well built, roomy, and extremely comfortable to wear. I usually wear it over one shoulder, and the backpack distributes the weight very well. I have a Dell Vostro 1000 laptop w/15.4" screen and it fits snugly. Not much wiggle room, so laptops with extended batteries just might not fit. You can put ALOT of stuff in this backpack! I got this on sale, but I would have paid full price knowing the quality. You just cant go wrong with Swiss gear.
 
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I purchased this bag a couple of months ago and am very pleased with it so far. The straps could be a little longer so that you can wear it lower on your back though (i feel like such a nerd with this thing hiked way up on my shoulders). The construction is top notch and i have this thing loaded down with stuff. It is very comfortable to wear, and has plenty of room for all of your gear.
 
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I used this pack for over 2 years without a problem, everyday to and from work with a very heavy 6lbs HP mobile workstation. I took it on over half a dozen business trips stuffing it under the plane seat. It was very reliable and durable with a ton of storage for all my gear, tech manuals, ipods, cables, laptop, etc.. That said... right before an international trip the zipper for the laptop compartment broke. Looking closer they used a less sturdier zipper on that than the other pocket, it didn't seem to make much sense. At this point it's useless and I have to toss it, so even though I really liked the bag I'm giving the durability a lower score. They should really have put more into a more sturdy zipper for the compartment containing the most important gear, the laptop.
 
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This backpack is great for college students who have to haul much of their work. It's huge and sturdy. The only bad thing is that it's pretty big (i bump into people all the time while walking to class) and it can get pretty annoying.
 
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This backpack is great for college students who have to haul much of their work. It's huge and sturdy. The only bad thing is that it's pretty big (i bump into people all the time while walking to class) and it can get pretty annoying.
 
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I got this for my daughter to have one backpack that would hold all her stuff plus a laptop. She has used it for one month and her evaluation is 'ABSOLUTLY AWESOME'.
 
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It help me a lot, with carying my 15.4 inch laptop... that i can store safely on its laptop compartment. i can also put my portable canon printer. i can even put my mp4 player and my samsung nv10 on the music pouch. and because of its big bulky compartment of its main buddy i can put lots more things on it. Im glad i buy one... I own a stylish BLACK Maxxum Computer Backpack... that i love to use... Anyway, i have one comment, Why there is no BLACK color on your list of MAXXUM color, just blue and red?
 
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This somewhat-pricey backpack is an awesome buy. This thing holds so much stuff it's incredible! In addition to my laptop it has a huge storage section which easily holds an Xbox 360 with room to spare. Side pockets hold a water bottle on each side. Under that, pockets hold your laptop plug and and cables you may need. Front section holds any writing utencils, plus cell phone, charger, keys, etc. Also has a pouch for an iPod with a small hole to put your headphone cord through. PROS: So much storage space! Shoulder straps stretch and flex so your load doesn't hurt your shoulders. Padded back support and cushioned shoulder straps. CONS: Price. I wouldn't have bought it without a gift card I had. Also the chest straps can't be moved up or down, only tightened. OVERALL: Great bag for young road warriors who want something more stylish and rugged than a briefcase.
 
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After reading the reviews online and a quick inspection of the product at my local BestBuy I decided that I could not turn down the sale price at Buy.com (half off the retail at BB). First off there are plenty of pockets for most of my storage needs. In fact Im trying to figure out what additional stuff I can pack into my bag. My IBM T60p is easily stowed in the laptop compartment. The grab handle on top of the bag feels great in the hand when carry on back is not an option. Another great feature the quick access pocket that is located on the top of the bag that can also house your iPod. The color schemes (mines black, red and grey) look great in my opinion and the detailing is fantastic. Every zipper and strap is topped by the Swiss/Wenger logo. <p> I can carry the bag laden with about 25 to 30 lbs (including laptop) without major discomfort. Minor discomfort arises when moving a faster than walking speeds, the bag starts to bounce even with the chest strap in position. The bouncing causes the lower back padding to rub rather uncomfortably against my lower and mid back. <p> My major gripe comes from the fact that after 3 weeks of daily use I'm beginning to see signs of fraying around the edges, threads that come loose in the zipper seams and inside the shoulder straps. To be fair my daily commute consists of an hour and half train ride that can be rough on my bag. The only other complaint is that there are no loops to hold pens/pencils/etc a minor oversight. <p> I would recommend this bag only if its on sale. My jaw dropped when I compared the prices on Buy.com (no I dont work for them) vs BestBuy.
 
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