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Is a movie prop the ultimate laptop bag?

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251 points jgrahamc | 1 comments | 22 Sep 25 11:59 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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sedatk ◴[22 Sep 25 22:11 UTC] No.45340226[source]▶
- It has a wide base, so the laptop just swings back and forth while carrying.

- Gets the rainwater or any other hazardous material in.

- Extremely easy to check out what's inside for a thief.

- Can slide out easily and fall when toppled.

Terrible overall. Could make it to Top 10 Worst Laptop Bags though.

Just use a Tom Bihn that uses a separate, rigid, harder to access sleeve inside your backpack for laptops.

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loloquwowndueo ◴[22 Sep 25 22:19 UTC] No.45340320[source]▶
I mean, yes, but: how much does a Tom Bihn bag go for these days? $300?

Maybe also add lower-budget recommendations.

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foobarian ◴[22 Sep 25 23:50 UTC] No.45341106[source]▶
I hate to find out how much that movie prop bag would cost. Labor alone would probably amount to $300
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1. loloquwowndueo ◴[22 Sep 25 23:55 UTC] No.45341144[source]▶
When I need a minimal carry for my laptop I use a regular canvas tote, it’s the right size for 13” with its neoprene sleeve plus power brick and cable and a few other essentials (notebook, pens, maybe a small snack or light jacket) and is fairly unconspicuous. Cheaper than the movie prop heh.