For those of you who don't read the reviews and buy this anyway: YMMV on a 17 inch laptop fitting in this thing. Some say they fit, some say they don't. At $15, this thing is a steal, so I feel obligated to buy it for reasons I don't understand.
Not in for this, but having a backpack with a laptop sleeve that can fully open is a godsend at the airport. Just open til flat and you don't have to try pulling it out like a nun after condomless "accidents" with the local boys.
the fact that it is so much cheaper here than on amazon, makes me want to buy one out of spite, just to say I got this for a lot less money and didn't pay some asinine mark up
My first purchase on meh. While it was a terrific deal, I already have 2 or 3 laptop bags of varying size, so I could probably have skipped this one. So great deal + dubious need = meh. I think that sums up the entire concept of the site nicely.
Wow. So this thing sold out? Maybe it's a good deal, but I confess that I have absolutely no use for a schleppy-looking backpack. Even as a business traveler, I wouldn't do it. Give me a Timbuk2 or Osprey at even twice the price though, and I'm all in.
Wow, sold out already. This takes me back to the early days of Woot, when we foolishly complained about the apparent absurdity of a retailer with nothing for sale sometimes. Nowadays, Woot has a plethora of items available at any given moment, and I honestly prefer arriving here and finding a sold-out backpack. Keep up the good work.
The one night I sleep........... sheesh. OH well. That's they way it shakes out. Besides, I have a nice Victorinox or whatever the Swiss one is called. Opens up and they can see my mac and I don't have to take it out and it's super nice. So there Pfffft......
Rats, Had heat stroke, threw up, passed out at 7:00, woke up 30 minutes ago. Sure glad you can meh a deal even though it's sold out. Actually that's even more reason to meh a deal cause i probably would have actually bought one.
Sold out already? SOLD OUT you say?!!!!! The one night this week I actually got 6hours of sleep and I wake up to find out I missed a laptop backpack. Ultra meh.
Yay! Jolly good show, a short time sellout! That's the magic. Every time the lucky person uses this mehtastic item, they will be able to elevate their nasal protrusion, and proclaim superiority over the tens and tens of people who wanted this, yet couldn't have one because they were too lazy and too slow to buy it. Tsk, tsk, tsk, meh has now made those people better than everyone else.
Hey guys I just got here and rather than read any of the comments i'm just going to assume that no one has expressed disappointment in the fact that this sold out so quickly. First!
First time something sold out I was interested in buying on meh. Missed that ultimate frustration from a deal a day site! Hoping they offer it for 2+ more days like a certain speaker dock...
If anyone ordered more than 1, or just doesn't want this backpack, I'd be glad to pay for it and shipping. I really need a backpack like this and the price really helps my money situation out. aaron@wastedwebspace.net if you can :)
Got mine yesterday, the design is kind of weird with the back most slot being only for your laptop, a middle section for the tablet and some cables with tons of free space and no compartments, and then the small section at the front with tons of packs for little cables and stuff.
Will take some getting used to managing where to put stuff, but it will be pretty useful from a tech carrying crap around perspective.
On another note, the 17" laptop slot, not so great for a 13" ultrabook. It's like shoving a glass snake into an cement truck as it spins and expecting to open it afterwards without someone or something loosing body parts.
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Warranty - 5 year Solo
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Warranty
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$69.99 from Solo: http://solo.net/backpacks/solo-laptop-backpack-3
what's active about it?
It moves around when you're not looking at it, but always returns to its original point.
Awesome. My sentence made the write up.
Awesome write up. Just awesome.
For those of you who don't read the reviews and buy this anyway: YMMV on a 17 inch laptop fitting in this thing. Some say they fit, some say they don't. At $15, this thing is a steal, so I feel obligated to buy it for reasons I don't understand.
Might buy one just because something in my apartment should have a water-resistant bottom.
you beat me to it!
Not in for this, but having a backpack with a laptop sleeve that can fully open is a godsend at the airport. Just open til flat and you don't have to try pulling it out like a nun after condomless "accidents" with the local boys.
If this is too cheap for anyone, there's this backpack I found on kickstarter for, oh, 10x the cost:
But seriously the Aer is a cool backpack. If I order it it's because I aspirationally want to need a place to put my hypothetical gym shoes.
the fact that it is so much cheaper here than on amazon, makes me want to buy one out of spite, just to say I got this for a lot less money and didn't pay some asinine mark up
you have discovered the dark secret behind daily deal sites
Damn,that's a steal.
Bought one.
Thanks meh.
My first purchase on meh. While it was a terrific deal, I already have 2 or 3 laptop bags of varying size, so I could probably have skipped this one. So great deal + dubious need = meh. I think that sums up the entire concept of the site nicely.
Note: will work with a mac
Do I have to do any special installations, or will it work out of the box?
Will it work with a Mac that has no interest in working with it?
Which OS version?
But I don't want to work with it.
I'm so glad this joke carried over.
I have no need for this whatsoever, but I'm buying it anyway because it's such a good deal. Thanks, VMP!
You, sir, are the embodiment of 'Merica!
First Meh order! Sweet. There goes my Meh streak.
The ultimate high is buying the thing and giving it the meh. No need to sacrifice the streak.
Thanks, pmurly. Did realize I could do both. Did it. Loved it. Felt like a mehrical.
I meant didn't realize
My mule said it needed a new back pack. Hee Haw!
Dang, my back shows off that pack really nicely.
Who's the handsome person?
who has two thumbs and is wearing the backpack in that pic? @harrison
There's no evidence of thumbs in the photo.
How quickly will this ship? In need of a backpack like this for a trip. Leaving this coming Saturday, Aug 2nd. Will this make it to me in time?
If not, just use a paper grocery bag and a couple bungee cords.
How close to Texas are you?
@orlex44 Probably will ship Tues via SmartPost, so depends on your distance from TX. Also useful on trips after August.
Trying to buy it, but billing not working.
Where's the creepy/trash photo of the backpack? This is not the site I joined!
There might be some who would consider @harrison to be creepy and/or trash. Give him the benefit of the doubt..
I sincerely hope not. My desk is kinda covered in trash, though.
Did someone say, "Needs more cowbell?"..... more cowbell to come. *SNL reference
Could you change the website to show that I am logged in already. Thanks
Two hour sell out...nice.
Already sold out. :(
Mostly to 99 people who live west of the Mississippi - I'm calling my lawyer... oh, whoops, wait, I forgot where I live.
Looks like mostly to Los Angeles CA, Arizona, and Wilmington DE.
This just shows that east coasters are wimps that can't even stay up to midnight on a Saturday!
Bummer
Wow. So this thing sold out? Maybe it's a good deal, but I confess that I have absolutely no use for a schleppy-looking backpack. Even as a business traveler, I wouldn't do it. Give me a Timbuk2 or Osprey at even twice the price though, and I'm all in.
The first thing I actually want and it's sold out before Saturday is even over in Denver.
Two hours?! Damnit. Good thing my wife would kill me if I bought another backpack. So I guess you'll be expecting a "thank you."
Meh.
Wow, sold out already. This takes me back to the early days of Woot, when we foolishly complained about the apparent absurdity of a retailer with nothing for sale sometimes. Nowadays, Woot has a plethora of items available at any given moment, and I honestly prefer arriving here and finding a sold-out backpack. Keep up the good work.
Sold out? Shut up!
sadly some of the best deals just don't have enough quantity to taunt you with.
Well done on the write up. Also well done on fastest sellout so far!
only 99. meh
The one night I sleep........... sheesh.
OH well. That's they way it shakes out.
Besides, I have a nice Victorinox or whatever the Swiss one is called. Opens up and they can see my mac and I don't have to take it out and it's super nice.
So there Pfffft......
But it would of made a great gift.........
Me too. I blame golf.
Rats, Had heat stroke, threw up, passed out at 7:00, woke up 30 minutes ago. Sure glad you can meh a deal even though it's sold out. Actually that's even more reason to meh a deal cause i probably would have actually bought one.
Snooze you lose
Damn dude, hope you're okay.
Sold out already? SOLD OUT you say?!!!!! The one night this week I actually got 6hours of sleep and I wake up to find out I missed a laptop backpack. Ultra meh.
Yay! Jolly good show, a short time sellout! That's the magic. Every time the lucky person uses this mehtastic item, they will be able to elevate their nasal protrusion, and proclaim superiority over the tens and tens of people who wanted this, yet couldn't have one because they were too lazy and too slow to buy it. Tsk, tsk, tsk, meh has now made those people better than everyone else.
I say again, jolly good show meh!
I figured the first sell-out honor would mysteriously accrue to a JBL speaker dock.
They must have millions of those things.
What?! I can't buy a commemorative Stephenie Meyer book club oversized laptop backpack?!
At least my sentence made it in there. :D
Can Meh even stay in business making $1695.73 a day? I assume that's not even gonna buy a single breakfast octopus, let alone tax and tip.
We gave them thousands on Kickstarter :P
The rest of their daily operating expenses will be deducted from the staff's paychecks. :P
We're supposed to get paychecks?
@harrison: Keep complaining like that, and you'll be getting your last two the next time around! :P
Thousands on kickstarter, you say. That sucks, as I got about 8 pair of cheap reading glasses and some other extremely worthless meh.
The opportunity to model in that photo was your pay, @harrison. That's how modeling works.
Hey guys I just got here and rather than read any of the comments i'm just going to assume that no one has expressed disappointment in the fact that this sold out so quickly. First!
First time something sold out I was interested in buying on meh. Missed that ultimate frustration from a deal a day site! Hoping they offer it for 2+ more days like a certain speaker dock...
Well, hopefully we can get some more from that sweaty bald guy with that twitchy eye. His unmarked Van only holds so much tho.
Sold out? So all I'm left with is a witty write up to read. Why won't they just shut up and take my money?
I wish I didn't buy it.....
And guess what! My wish has come true!!!
The first one I would have bought and it's sold out hours before I wake up.
Dang, I wanted one but had $14 in the bank account.
Fuck me, right?
It's probably for the best, you could use that on like 13 double cheeseburgers at McDonalds. That's at least three days worth of food.
yeah, but he's gonna want some fries with that. so maybe 11 double cheeseburgers. either way, delicious
When are you guys going to ship these out?
I have a road trip planned next week.
https://meh.com/orders Do you have a tracking number here? The tracking number shows up under the cost and above the I need help with this.
No tracking number yet,that is why I asked.
Backpacks are scheduled to ship today... as long as Irk keeps out of the warehouse.
Got the tracking number yesterday but its been more than 24hrs and FedEx still doesn't show any information.
@reddyb sometimes it'll do that. Check it now and it should show movement. SmartPost can take up to 2 weeks to deliver.
If anyone ordered more than 1, or just doesn't want this backpack, I'd be glad to pay for it and shipping. I really need a backpack like this and the price really helps my money situation out. aaron@wastedwebspace.net if you can :)
Got mine yesterday, the design is kind of weird with the back most slot being only for your laptop, a middle section for the tablet and some cables with tons of free space and no compartments, and then the small section at the front with tons of packs for little cables and stuff.
Will take some getting used to managing where to put stuff, but it will be pretty useful from a tech carrying crap around perspective.
On another note, the 17" laptop slot, not so great for a 13" ultrabook. It's like shoving a glass snake into an cement truck as it spins and expecting to open it afterwards without someone or something loosing body parts.
Got mine yesterday. It is as expected. Decent backpack, better than I could have probably gotten for $15 pretty much anywhere else.
Meh.