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Yes, notebooks are easily stolen from backpacks that are not designed to hold them or if you are
stupid enough to leave your bag open too long to expose its contents.  Usually, notebook backpacks
will have a sleave that fits the notebook securely and this makes it more difficult for a 'one hand
job'.  Most notebook thieves know about Targus backpacks and will look for that name when seeking
out a target.  Stealth is the best defense.  If the notebook pack doesn't look like a notebook
backpack, and doesn't say Targus on it, there is a reduced risk of theft.  I know of a few people
that have had their Targus branded packs and briefcases stolen but have been safe so far using
notebook bags that look like normal book sacs.  I'd say that backpacks are much less obvious than
those hand carried computer briefcases.

aw


"Janek Czekaj" <JanekNOSPAMCzekaj@NOSPAMhotmailNOSPAM.com> wrote in message
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> Saw an episode of Oprah this week with some cop talking about how simple it
> is for laptops to be taken from backpacks. I think he advised against them
> but he did say, if you must use them, to make sure that you have a lockable
> flap which fits over a lockable zipper - in other words, make it difficult
> for a would-be thief by making them have to attempt a two hand theft rather
> than a single handed grab and run.
>
>
> Janek.
>
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> "AW" <REMOVETHISPLEASEadwoodw@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:s6jS7.48039$nm3.2305361@news1.rdc1.bc.home.com...
> > I use a swiss army ascent trek bag.  Nobody could tell that there was a
> notebook in it.  Hell, even
> > swiss army doesn't say that it is for laptops, but there is an inner
> sleave specifically designed
> > for a notebook.
> >
> >
> http://www.swissarmy.com/acb/showdetl.cfm&DID=6&Product_ID=2044&PartNumber=3
> 8378&CATID=17&CurrentPag
> > e=1&pcount=14
> >
> > ad
> >
> >
> > "Roy Gordon" <royg@semantic.com> wrote in message
> > news:Xns917679DB860BBroygsemanticcom@208.201.224.154...
> > > Which computer backpack?
> > >
> > > Any recommendations?  Experiences?  Etc.?
> > >
> > > It's for my son who has a Dell Inspiron.  Can't remember whether it's a
> 12
> > > or 13" screen.  Weighs about 6+ lbs.
> > >
> > > He now has the regular carrying case.  A backpack would be much
> > > preferable.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> >
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