Sunday, January 30, 2011

SwissGear SA1908 ScanSmart Backpack in Black


SwissGear SA1908 ScanSmart Backpack in Black

I chose this Swissgear Backpack to carry my new laptop and to replace a regular old backpack that I carry my things to work in every day. This is a great bag, especially for the price - it's the best Swissgear backpack deal i had so far. I have a 15" Sony Viao laptop but any 17" laptop will fit just fine. Once the laptop is inside, the whole bag can open up like a clamshell and there is a "ScanSmart" plastic window that looks into the laptop compartment. This is supposed to be a feature that makes it easy for TSA screeners to screen your laptop at the airport. Since nothing else sits behind the laptop, by opening the bag like a clamshell it leaves the laptop side all alone without your other pockets full of stuff obscuring the x-ray image. However, as far as I knew the TSA requires all laptops to be completely removed anyway so your mileage may vary with this feature. There are several other pockets with a lot of good storage space for things like folders, pens, keys or other computer accessories. There is a dedicated MP3 player pocket inside with a little hole to push headphones through that I think will come in really handy. The TWO water bottle holders on the sides are stretchy elastic and my extra wide 32oz. bottle fits in easily. The back of the laptop bag and the shoulder straps are both pretty cushy and there is a small elastic band on the back of the strap to hold your sunglasses if you want. The materials throughout all appear very sturdy and feel substantial. There's also a sturdy handle on the top of the bag to pick it up by or carry that way if you choose.

SwissGear SA1908 Technical Details 


* At checkpoint, unfolds to flat position keeping above and below the laptop sections clear
* Adjustable padded laptop straps inside to fit different size laptops
* Open Viewing Compartment: Unique quick recognition window design accommodates most 17" laptops
* Airflow Back System: Multi-panel airflow design provides extra padding for comfort and maximum back support
* Organizer Pocket: Interior organizer provides divider pockets for pens, pencils, cell phone and CD's

SwissGear SA1908 Product Details

* Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 6.5 x 18.5 inches
* Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

* Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
* ASIN: B002OHDIWY
* Item model number: 1908215
 


 

What others are saying about SwissGear SA1908 Backpacks

JT
I own a 16.4" Sony VAIO FW Series and it fits snugly into the laptop section of the backpack. It should fit most 17" laptops as advertised, but I can't guarantee that because my VAIO has 16:9 aspect ratio display, which makes the laptop dimensions a little narrower and longer. Comes with a strap that holds the laptop in place. It's made of strong material on the outside; however, the material used to separate the different sections of the backpack could be stronger. The color is totally black, unlike the picture shown on Amazon's page which seems a little lighter. Zippers used are pretty strong, would be great if the front zippers were the same. Back portion has lots of padding. However, it would be nice if the shoulder straps had a little more cushion. The backpack is very light, which is a good thing as most laptops add a lot of weight to the backpack. Has an interesting window design that shows the laptop when the backpack's laid open. I would've taken one star away for the material used to partition the different section of the backpack, if not for the 5 year limited warranty it comes with. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a laptop bag that supports larger laptops.

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Robert
I was a little worried I'd have a hard time finding a practical bag that fit my somewhat unwieldy 17" MacBook Pro, but it fits perfectly in this wonderfully constructed backpack. I wanted a bag that could double as a travel bag and gym bag and decided on this one based on the great reviews and price. Even after reading so many good reviews, it has surpassed my expectations.

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Anna
I bought it as a present for my friend and he said he loved it! He said this time i really "hit it"!

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Kickz
I was looking for a new laptop bag to replace my old messenger laptop bag and I'm glad I invested in this one. I've been using this bag for 3 months now and I have nothing but good things to say about it:
1. Excellent for traveling. I don't have to remove my laptop out of my bag when it has to go through the scanner at the airport so less hassle going through the security line.
2. Plenty of room and compartments for laptop accessories, key fob, business cards, pens, wallets, books, folders, etc..
3. Has 2 water bottle holders, one on each side of the bag.
4. Made out of durable material and easy to clean.
5. Straps are adequately padded and super comfortable especially when my bag weights more than 25 lbs. at times.
6. It has a slot on the strap to place my sunglasses that is pretty convenient.
7. I love the design and looks cooler than most laptop backpacks out in the market.

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