According to Meh, using a backpack is the only proper way to carry a laptop. I use a Mehssenger bag, and I'm proud of it. Backpacks aren't professional in the workplace, and briefcases don't leave me two hands to carry stuff.
@TBoneZeOriginal Fortunately I don't get dressed up for my job; jeans or cargo pants and a polo shirt. But I work behind the camera in TV, so I'm less visible to clients/the public, unless I'm playing photographer/liveshot tech.
@TBoneZeOriginal I used a hybrid leather briefcase/backpack/satchel for a long time. It didn't fit my architecture-grade 17" laptop, however, in the end, but it was a wonderful bag. Paired well with a suit, or baggy cargo pants and a t-shirt, or prettymuch anything. It's all in where you go looking and whether you defy categorization. Carry straps that hide away help keep things classy and professional, as well.
When I had a full size laptop it was a backpack, my net book went into what ever fitted in particular a purse I made. Noy I just grab my 8 inch tablet drop it in my purse and go
My laptop sits on my rear car seat, every day, in the hot or cold, unprotected. For the last 7 years. Still works fine (as fine as a 2001 IBM Thinkpad can be anyway)
@KMakato So, at this point, you're just begging someone to break into your car and steal it to get it off your hands since it refuses to die a natural death, right?
I carry 2 tablets. 1 (Win 8.1) in my camera bag, and the other (Android) in my hand. Together that is 22 hours of battery. I haven't taken my laptop anywhere in years.
I don't have a laptop because meh hasn't sold me one yet. An AA-battery-compatible device (which spell check wants to change to: a Arab artery a compatible device), would be preferable.
A laptop bag/porta-desk.. Yes, I can make a genuine lap desk with my carrier with zippered floppy bags hanging over both legs and a sturdy base that keeps my laptop steady when opened.. Is that cool or what?
In my defense, the messenger bag I use was the one I bought and used for college in 2001.
I just shove my laptop into my backpack. A 15" laptop in my pants would cause my jeans to stretch too much.
According to Meh, using a backpack is the only proper way to carry a laptop. I use a Mehssenger bag, and I'm proud of it. Backpacks aren't professional in the workplace, and briefcases don't leave me two hands to carry stuff.
@TBoneZeOriginal My company deemed a backpack professional enough that that's what they bought me.
@jqubed unfortunately, most companies disagree. I kind of do, too. In no way does wearing a backpack when you're dressed up look good.
@TBoneZeOriginal Fortunately I don't get dressed up for my job; jeans or cargo pants and a polo shirt. But I work behind the camera in TV, so I'm less visible to clients/the public, unless I'm playing photographer/liveshot tech.
@TBoneZeOriginal I used a hybrid leather briefcase/backpack/satchel for a long time. It didn't fit my architecture-grade 17" laptop, however, in the end, but it was a wonderful bag. Paired well with a suit, or baggy cargo pants and a t-shirt, or prettymuch anything. It's all in where you go looking and whether you defy categorization. Carry straps that hide away help keep things classy and professional, as well.
Targus backpack here. One-shouldered sometimes but mostly two.
I usually start out on one shoulder as I'm leaving my car, but by the time I reach my desk I've usually transitioned to both shoulders.
When I had a full size laptop it was a backpack, my net book went into what ever fitted in particular a purse I made. Noy I just grab my 8 inch tablet drop it in my purse and go
I use my bag of holding, and sometimes use my bag of holding con edition.
Also, @mediocrebot, I was 3 in 1986, but backpack with strap over one shoulder was still cool in 1999.
Tom Bihn Empire Builder. Yes, I could have bought 12 of these backpacks for what I paid for it, but that Tom Bihn bag will last longer than me.
@SSteve my 2008 empire builder looks mint other then loss of color from zippers, love the bags from tom bihn
My laptop sits on my rear car seat, every day, in the hot or cold, unprotected. For the last 7 years. Still works fine (as fine as a 2001 IBM Thinkpad can be anyway)
@KMakato Wow, still an IBM?
@KMakato So, at this point, you're just begging someone to break into your car and steal it to get it off your hands since it refuses to die a natural death, right?
@PurplePawprints If only I were that lucky! I'll be stuck using it til the end of time at this rate.
@jqubed Yep! And the original battery still holds a charge, sorta.
I carry 2 tablets. 1 (Win 8.1) in my camera bag, and the other (Android) in my hand. Together that is 22 hours of battery. I haven't taken my laptop anywhere in years.
I don't have a laptop because meh hasn't sold me one yet. An AA-battery-compatible device (which spell check wants to change to: a Arab artery a compatible device), would be preferable.
@chr I can't wait to see what you wrote that got autocorrected into "a Arab artery"
@SSteve it was the hyphenations that got me that awkward suggestion
@chr (AA-battery > AAbattery > AAb|attery > Arab artery
A laptop bag/porta-desk.. Yes, I can make a genuine lap desk with my carrier with zippered floppy bags hanging over both legs and a sturdy base that keeps my laptop steady when opened.. Is that cool or what?