I have been using Targus computer backpacks for years and am a big fan -Targus products in my experience show high quality in both design and build. This backpack is considerably smaller and lighter-duty than my favorite bag so far, the Targus CVR600 15.4" Groove Notebook Backpack.
The design is good and practical -basically an updated but stripped-down version of the CVR600. For example, instead of side pockets that zipper closed, there are net pockets only that are basically good for water bottles and the like. The material is lighter and the padding on the shoulder straps skimpier.
And that brings me to the issue that caused me to go back to the CVR600 after using this backpack for a month and a half. I was getting some very bad shoulder pain -or more precisely, with this bag my shoulder was not recovering from strain I put it under doing something else. In fact, the pain was just getting worse. After switching back to the CVR600, the pain has begun subsiding dramatically.
I am 6'3" and over 250 lbs, so unless you are a similar size I wouldn't worry much. The geometry of how this hangs on my back will probably be very different than yours. But if you are a big guy, this bag *could* mean some physical discomfort as it has in my case.
Recommended if you are smaller than me and like the idea of a nice, lightweight but protective laptop backpack. It's a winning product, just not for me.
I have a variety of sizes of laptops from the larger Thinkpad to the smaller HP Elitebook. This backpack fits both of these beautifullytogether or separately. I can also put my Kindle in its case in another pocket, my cell phone, glasses case, and a few books too.
There are places for pencils and even bottled water a smaller bottle. I love the front pocket which makes it easy to access things I need to access quickly on days when I can not carry them in my pockets or coats. The straps are comfortable and don't hurt my shoulders like some of them do.
If you are carrying a huge load of books and supplies to class or other places, this might not be a bag for you. It is primarily for a smaller loads of books and supplies as well as the laptop, ipad or other tablets. This is not for the long day of carrying all of your books with you everywhere, like I have done in the past.
I have brought this with me on quite a few trips and found it really handy, but I only had a few books with me. I have also used it for other things like shopping trips at fiber festivals, and craft fairs too. It was helpful as I needed to have my laptop for later in the day so I could carry it with me, protected and separated from my other stuff.
This is not waterproof, but resistant, so if you have to walk a long way, you might want to put your electronic components and books in plastic bags inside the backpack, just to be extra careful.
All in all, I love this backpack because it is not over-sized and is perfect for those times when I want to carry my laptop and smaller other things, and don't need a large backpack for larger loads. It is handy and well divided for convenience. For larger all day loadsI suggest a larger backpack.
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I received this backpack through the Amazon Vine program, and just in time for a cross-Atlantic trip. I don't have an iPad or other tablet, but I do have a laptop that can become a pain to carry, especially once you include the separate mouse, keyboard, and various wires.
The backpack has a nice pocket in the main compartment for a laptop, and you can fit some more books or notebooks in the compartment too. The front pocket is where you would store the tablets or wires, and I found it quite useful too. And there is a smaller bottom pocket I haven't used yet.
To be honest, I don't see a lot of functionality that is specific to laptop carrying. There isn't, for example, a dedicated mouse holder or wire hook or whatever. It's a backpack with pockets. But as a backpack, it's quite nice. It's sturdy, comfortable, and generally thin in design, so particularly good for stowing under airplane seats. I expect I will use it quite a bit, for both long-distance travel and everyday use.
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The Targus products in general are good quality and practical, and this is no exception. This is one that I reach for when I only need to take a laptop or a tablet and a few cords and maybe a spare battery and external drive and other small items with me. It works well with a variety of different devices, that's probably it's biggest strength. This is a very versatile backpack. Don't rely on it to protect from heavy weather or heavy impacts though, this is a lightweight, versatile carry bag for electronics.
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This backpack by Targus is an excellent bag for carrying one's personal electronics. Instead of a laptop I had a 10" Android tablet with about the same thickness and weight as a netbook, so I had space a-plenty in the designated laptop sleeve. The extra sleeve in front of the laptop sleeve was perfect for my bluetooth keyboard and a few miscellaneous connectors, and the extra space in that compartment (the farthest back one) was more than enough for a notebook and two books. The middle compartment was useful for storing my anti-glare glasses and a few other extremedies, and I could put away my charging cable in the front compartment with, again, plenty of room to spare. The straps are comfortable and easily adjustable. Not a single complaint about this backpack: I've had others that had too many spaces, or straps that dug into my shoulders. Good job Targus!
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itwm shipped on time. item was packed in all original packaging. it's a nice bag but i thought it would be a little more sturdy for my 4th grader. it will do for now, but not sure how long it will last during the school year?
