has anybody ever taken their laptop in a backpack or some other form on their bike multiple times? i am going to start college in the fall and was wondering if the vibration will hurt the computer. we are looking at probably 30 mins a day on the bike.
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DO NOT put it in a tank bag. The magnets will cause damage to your hard drive. Trust me.
Go to your looking outdoor camping store. They should carry a line of "commuter" backpacks. I have one that is very low profile to cut down on the wind and is designed for a laptop. Works great.
This is the one I have...
Commuter Laptop Backpack
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backpack okay
I have been riding to and from work for 4 yrs now with the same laptop in my backpack. I spent a little money and bought a Targus computer backpack from bestbuy. It has a padded centre area with a velcro strap to hold it tight. Never had an issue. By the way the backpack is nice black with reflective silver parts lots of good zippers.
RIP - CyberPoet 20/09/2009
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If you take the above suggestion make sure it's a non-static bag or you'll likely trash the computer...
Maybe I'm just toooooo protective of my 4000 dollar laptop but I still think that minimizing the vibration isn't the same as eliminating it. And that's what I'm all about. ZERO vibration. This thing is going to last me at least 3 years.
My current ride of choice
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Originally posted by JuniorDO NOT put it in a tank bag. The magnets will cause damage to your hard drive. Trust me.TiM
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Originally posted by sexwaxOriginally posted by JuniorDO NOT put it in a tank bag. The magnets will cause damage to your hard drive. Trust me.
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Targus makes a very nice Laptop Backpack. I got mine at CompUSA. Has a padded compartment for the laptop and a couple of other compartments for incidentals. I have a pack cover I picked up at the camping supply store for it if it rains.
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I found the Swiss and the Targus were WAAAAAAAAAAAY to bulky while riding.
I tested both before I bought my low-profile one (being part of the tech team at work has it's benefits ) and didn't like the way the Targus and Swiss bounced and pulled while on the highway.
Plus, the one I have is a neoprene material w/waterproof zippers....no need for a raincover.
Just my 2 cents.
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