MyQJ | QJ.NET | Apple | Mobile | Science | MMORPG | Nintendo DS | Wii | World of Warcraft | PlayStation 3 | PSP | Xbox 360 | Gadgets | PC Gaming | Age of Conan | Downloads | QJ.NET Forums

Review: High Sierra Laptop Rucksack

Posted Sep 01, 2006 at 02:10PM by Ernest G. Listed in: Laptop Accessories Tags: Ethernet
Ó

popingLaptops are made specifically to offer portability to the user. Unfortunately, laptops are still fragile digital devices that are prone to picking up damage unless properly outfitted with, and secured, in a case during transport.


Adding to the conundrum is the ironic fact that portability is almost always hindered in direct proportion to the durability, thickness and protective properties of the case being used.

In other words, the more protective laptop carrying solutions usually come with the unwanted side effect of being heavy and cumbersome; while the light and easy to carry laptop cases are more portable, but offer little protection as a trade off.

The trick is to find a laptop case that is both strong enough to offer protection and also portable. Finding a case that fills both of these necessities is difficult enough; finding one that you can walk around with and not look like a tool is near impossible!

Since I am a student I decided to look for a more aesthetically pleasing solution than the common, rectangular, black, business-looking laptop cases. In the end I found the High Sierra Cove Island Laptop Computer Rucksack, which filled my needs and then some.

Made from 1680-denier ballistic nylon and leather, this rucksack provides durability and strength without sacrificing portability. It can accept over-sized laptops (up to and above 17 inches) in a dedicated compartment that is isolated from the remaining structure of the bag and padded and rubberized to keep out water.

There is a front pocket designed for storing small objects like CDs, cellphones and IPods and two side pockets that work well for storing power, Ethernet and USB cables. On the uppermost flap there is yet another zippered pocket that can be used for storage of miscellaneous extras.

The main storage space inside the bag is right in front of the dedicated laptop area. This part of the bag is not divided into separate sections; which leads to my only complaint about the layout of the bag. In my case, I end up wasting about a cubic foot of valuable space because the main part of the bag is not divided into usable sections.

Other than the minor issue with the main compartment being too large for me to use efficiently, this bag is definitely one that I am glad that I purchased. The quality of the material from which it is made, the attention to detail evident in its construction and the overall look and feel of this bag put it near the top of my list.

I feel that the High Sierra Cove Island Laptop Computer Rucksack successfully blurs the line between providing adequate protection for your laptop and maintaining the desired level of portability; it also provides the added bonus of actually being stylish. This is definitely not your Father's computer backpack!

Permalink  |   Email this  |   Linking Blogs   |   Digg It!

Bookmark / Find this article on:

1 Jumps     It's raining iPhones: Apple to ship 45 million iPhone 3Gs in 12 months..

0 Comments


Sort by:


Featured Content
Contact
QJ.NET Blog Network RSS Feeds
MyQJ Feed / PDA
MyQJ RSS / PDA
Blog of Blogs Feed / PDA
QJ.NET RSS / PDA
Gaming Consoles Feed / PDA
Nintendo DS RSS / PDA
PlayStation 3 RSS / PDA
PSP Updates RSS / PDA
Wii RSS / PDA
Xbox 360 RSS / PDA
PC Gaming Feed / PDA
Age of Conan RSS / PDA
Games for Windows RSS / PDA
MMORPG RSS / PDA
Tabula Rasa RSS / PDA
World of Warcraft RSS / PDA
Science Feed / PDA
Science RSS / PDA
Technology Feed / PDA
Apple RSS / PDA
Gadgets RSS / PDA
iPhone RSS / PDA
Mobile RSS / PDA
Photography RSS / PDA
Tech RSS / PDA
Add QJ.NET
Add to My Yahoo!
Google Reader Subscribe with Bloglines
Add to your Kinja digest Subscribe in NewsGator Online
Subscribe with Pluck RSS reader Add 'www.qj.net' to Newsburst from CNET News.com
Subscribe with SearchFox RSS del.icio.us www.qj.net
Add to Technorati Favorite! Add to My AOL
furl! it Stumble for Treehugger!
User Favorites - September
Most Commented
(17)
(11)
(9)
(8)
(7)
(6)
(4)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
User Favorites - September
Top Jumps
M2E developing phone charge.. (4)
Laptops aboard ISS infected.. (2)
Square Enix reveals plans o.. (2)
Austin GDC 08 to help chari.. (1)
Harry Potter videogame bein.. (1)
It's raining iPhones: Appl.. (1)
Peter Moore on fight agains.. (1)
Leipzig: Games Convention 2.. (1)
Study: iPhone 3G network la.. (1)

 Username: 
 Password:
Forgot password
New user registration



Cell Phones
Laptops & Notebooks
Mobility

Personal Data Assistants
Archives


Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the TERMS & CONDITIONS and PRIVACY POLICY
Copyright © 2006, Content Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Version. 1.31