As many of us were wondering before buying our:
ASUS G Series G73
ASUS G Series G73JW
ASUS G Series G73JW-XN1
What bag will we use, and will we be able to back up our power supply?
I bought this bag with the aforementioned laptop. I can carry the laptop with a little bit of room to spare (in the main compartment). I can also pack in the power supply (front pocket) and my Kindle also with a 400 page 'real book'
This is the smallest bag I would buy for the Ausu G73. If you need bigger there is another one by Everki on this website.
I can't begin to tell you how many hours I spent looking for a bag that would hold at laptop this large. I could not find any backpack that I trruly felt was a guaranteed fit. Let's face it, laptops with 18.4+ screens really are desk-top replacement computers (DTRs). My machine really won't be hauled around very much simply because it is so large, I have a 15" laptop for trips, but I did still need a carry case.
The Everki Advance is nothing fancy to look at. Rather plain in fact, but you really don't want to advertise that you are carrying an expensive computer in what could easily pass as a canvas briefcase.
The laptop compartment is top loading. The case does NOT open up clam shell style. The opening is sufficiently wide enough that it is easy to access. Unless you laptop is grossly thick, there is also room in that compartment for papers or folders but there is not a separator such as a nylon barrier that would keep any additional items from rubbing against your laptop. The zipper is high quality with adequately sized metal sliders with built in locking loop. This compartment is sufficienty padded, but I wish computer bag makers would put double padding across the bottom and the near bottom sides of bags. Come on, that's where the impact will most likely happen. I will probably find some dense foam and create my own extra layer of bottom cushion.
One side of the case has a zip open storage compartment that has five pockets for organizing small items as well as two pen slots. This compartment could be used for USB drives, external storage devices, power brick, etc. It opens up very wide, not access problems at all.
Then on the front side of the storage compartment there is a scoop slot pouch with a partial velcro closure that would be used for rapid access items. Perhaps a cell phone, car keys, passport, plane ticket, etc. The opening alone for this pocket is 9-1/2 inches wide, but the usable interior dimensions of this slot pocket are 12 inches deep and 15 inches wide. Everki did not waste space with this Advance Laptop Bag.
The interior and compartments are lined with an orangish nylon. It's not neon orange, but rather a brick-orange. I don't find this annoying, rather in dim lighting the orange coloring helps me find thinks that otherwise might be difficult like trying to find a small black USB drive in the bottom of an all black lined compartment.
The carry handles are a soft point. While they are strongly attached, the bridge of the handles are too soft and flexible. A more rigid design would actually be more comfortable to hand carry.
But when fully loaded, few people I would think will actually hand carry a heavy 18.+ laptop and all their gear. Thus the shoulder strap. The shoulder strap anchor points on the bag itself are strongly anchored, in fact rivited, and the fixtures are solid metal NOT plastic. Thank you Everki for the metal parts. The shoulder strap clips and hardware are also solid metal with a great feel and they don't appear as if they would accidentally be unclipped when attached. Not difficult to operate, but certainly secure. The strap is wide enough to match the bag and be able to carry the load and across the shoulder area itself is a curved ergonomic shoulder pad, another nice touch. I loaded up the bag and walked around for half an hour and yes it was heavy, but not uncomfortable.
Lastly, on the back side of the bag, opposite the accessory compartments, Everki has cleverly installed a sturdy 1-1/2 strip of straping with a 10 inch gap centered. That gap is for sliding the handle of wheeled luggage through. When not is use, the gap strap is held down with a 2 inch piece of velcro. Nice touch! Fits perfect on top of my American Tourister rolling carryon.
Overall, I am glad I found this bag. I set high standards and I like to project a quality image about myself, and this bag does nothing to reduce my image even as it really is pretty much simple and utilitarian. If you're in the 18.+ screen laptop arena, you're choices of bags are currently limited. I can recommend this one with no reservations.
5-Stars, October 2011
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This bag is GREAT! Great value for the money. The strap connections and zippers are great. The material looks great and seems very durable. The shoulder pad is actually padded, which is great. The orange interior makes finding things easy (which is great), especially compared to finding things in black-lined bags. And, the volume inside this bag is great.
My 17.3" laptop has always seemed to stretch the corners of whatever bag I was using. I was always concerned about minor bumps against objects damaging the case. This bag is roomy enough to carry 2 computers, and the padding is excellent. No worries.
I will consider giving Everki bags as gifts to my friends and family.
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I am just glad that I was able to find a bag that is big enough to handle the ASUS G74S. I have three computer bags, and none of them work for this laptop.
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I had a hard time finding a bag large enough for my giant sized laptop(Asus G74s). This one does the trick, and it's easy to access the laptop quickly. Plenty of room for power cord and small accessories. Amazon makes it a worry free purchase since the return method is so easy, but I will not be returning this item. I like it.
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I bought this for my Samsung Series 9, and was happy to find it fit perfectly. It gives good protection from scratches and small bumps without adding too much bulk. You can easily place it in almost any bag. The styling is very nice, and matches the quality of the Series 9 for a lot less money than similar cases.
