SwissGear ScanSmart Laptop Backpack - Black

I purchased this Swissgear model specifically because i needed something that would fit my 17" HP Pavilion. I had looked at other models but most claimed they would fit "up to" 17 inches witch customer reviews showing their limitations.UPs:product is SPACIOUS enough to fit multiple binders (3" rings) all of my writing implements, sun glasses, keys, two .5 liter water bottles, ipod, lunch, and laptop with it's accessories and honestly i could probably fit more if i were inclined to carry the weight.ORGANIZED with numerous zippered pockets inside and out. these help to keep items separated and easy to find. it also has those little organizing pockets inside that i never actually use. i count 4 small organizing sipper pockets in addition to the 3 main pockets,features what could be used as a tablet pocket inside the smart scan area (i don't have a tablet to test this pocket. sleeve mentioned is not outfitted with extra padding between laptop and possible tablet, it's only padded on the side shared with the main compartment)HANDLE is wide to spread the weight evenly and sturdy enough that it doesn't bend around my hand when i choose to use it.it seems STURDY with thick stitching and in many places it is stitched for added support as well as at the seams. key areas are double stitched.evenDowns: i haven't noted any yet that will affect me but here are some other notes;although the back is heavily padded for comfort while carrying it is not outfitted with a lot of extra padding on the bottom. there is perhaps a 1/4 inch or less at the bottom of the laptop compartment and even less in the main compartment. something to keep in mind when setting down your bag on hard surfaces.the bag features a pocket inside to hold MP3 or phones. there is a hole covered by a flap that is featured right above this pocket through which you can feed a cord for head phones and the like. please note that it is a hole not an electronic jack into which you plug directly.mesh on outside pockets is double layered for sturdy use but the mesh on the fast scan pocket is single layered for visibility, if used roughly or often it will probably be the first point to give.the coloration of my bag is slightly different. the light gray in the picture is actually a much darker grey. for the most part it appears to be a basic black bag with lots of pockets.i have not yet used the fast scan feature. i will do so at the end of the month so here's hoping it works as advertised!

I got this backpack for my wife for Easter because she would always give me Easter baskets the last 4 years you always forget to make her one. So since she's going for her doctorate in nursing and always studying and going over to her friend's house for study groups carrying her laptop and all her study materials in a big over shoulder bag I decided to load up this awesome endless compartment backpack with different goodies and t-shirts and candies for her on Easter. She loved it and was surprised with all the stuff in the bag how light it was to carry. It looks awesome and sturdy. So I would strongly recommend if you're looking for it a backpack where there you're going camping or just using a full day today that you get this one.

These bags last for a couple of years, have a lot of great pockets, and the ScanSmart is great for going through security at the airport. My only issue is that sometimes the stitching comes undone after a year or so. Mostly cosmetic, but for the price of the bag, I can't expect these things to last forever. There's some elastic that also gets a little weird, but I think that's just the nature of the beast. This is a wonderful, highly protective laptop case. With the cushioning inside, if you secure the laptop properly, you can just throw the bag on your front seat, or in the trunk, and it'll be protected. I don't recommend throwing laptops around, in a case or out, but sometimes you just want to throw a bag in the car, you know? Quality product, good brand name, lots of features.

First of let me start in saying i bought this backpack to carry around my 15" Sony Vaio laptop with me. I am a professional audio engineer so i need to have various cables, adapters, professional headphones, and interfaces with me at all times. This particular backpack has ample room for all of that and more to spare. Now, onto the latopPros:-Easily fits 15" laptop into the laptop sleeve-has many pockets to hold a ton of stuff, but compresses nicely when empty or not full to the brim-has seven external pockets and several internal pouches for accessories like a laptop charger, phone charger, etc- has a key hanger thing (not sure of the technical term) in the from pocket which makes it very easy to store your keys away and not lose them in the bottom of the pouch-HAS A TABLET HOLDER. i capitalize this because i didn't see it anyone in the description. its a perfect size for an ipad to fit in comfortably.-seems to very durable and rugged like everything Wenger makesCons:only one comes to mind, the zippers sometimes get stuck at a funny angle. they still function just find, but you kind of have to wiggle it or the part of the zipper you actually grab onto gets stuck. not a huge problem as i've had many backpacks with this issue.Overall this is a wonderful bag. it has ample room for anything you would ever want to put in it as far as technology goes (which is what i got it for). the smartscan feature will come in handy at the airport as well, i just haven't had the joy of using it yet.

I bought this for my husband to put his laptop and ipad and stuff for work. He have not use it yet for work but we use it when we travel last time and it was a very nice, well made backpack. Lots of room and pockets to hold your things. There is something to hold your keys also. It is very comfortable to carry on your back. I highly recommend this backpack.