I wish to thank Targus and Amazon. I went cheap and bought the TargusTXL617 17 XL Back pack. It was about $18 dollars cheaper and I'm a
trying to save pennies (aren't we all?).
After traveling less than one week with the Targus, the flap clip broke
and had a problem with the main zipper (workmanship).
Amazon refunded the entire cost, so I order the Black premium.
Boy, am I glad.
The workman ship is a heck of a lot better!
The straps are a whole lot sturdier and WAY more comfortable. This is an
understatement!
Here's the rub, a friend has the same model Targus, but it was well over
a year old, they went cheap on the newer model and the workmanship has
changed for the worst. I based my original purchase on the older model
(with same model number) because of HIS experience and recommendation.
He also agreed, the newer version was lower quality and they removed
some cool features.
He's now eyeing the ScanFast Checkpoint Friendly Backpack, even though
his Targus is still in good shape (guilt maybe).
Never owned a Mobile Edge before, but the saying "you get what you pay
for" has hit me hard (in a good way).
The Premium also has better protection than the Targus.
I knew the Premium has more padding from reviews, but I thought it
would have a lot less space because of this. I'm darned stoked to be
proven wrong.
I can still fit a Pavilion DV7-2xxx (17.3") into a Caselogic PLS-17
Sleeve with the Power Supply/mouse into the padded backpack holder!
The HP DV7 is 16.2 x 10.9" and with added bulk of the sleeve, P/S &
Mouse in the zippered sleeve pocket, it fit like a glove. Tight enough
to not need the Velcro strap, but can still slide the lappy in and out
easy.
Thanks to Mobile Edge's competition, my investment in Premium Backpack
has made me a happy camper. It will also hold a whole bunch of tech
gear, and all the cables in one neat package.
I do not work for Mobile Edge or been fired by Targus.
I travel on 4 planes per week and have gone through many packs, until I got this one.
Mobile Edge makes great products. I beg that you come out with a pack that can fit the Lenovo W700ds.
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