Is the laptop compartment padded?
284575
It is. It's kinda thin though. Neg: I've dropped bag on the "corner" and my laptop got a little damaged. Pos: A friend accidentally kicked the bag (the part that goes on against your back where the laptop goes) and the laptop came out unscathed. I would buy it again though.
284576
There is slight padding towards your back, but no padding towards the other compartments. If you need padding, but something else.
284577
It has some padding. It is also a very big pack. It will fit a lot of books in addition to the laptop.
1520145
Yes. It is at least as thick as the padding on the last case I had, Inland brand. The actual laptop pocket is the only one they don't show a picture of and I was worried about that too. It's fine so far.
661851
The laptop compartment has a zipper. Within the laptop compartment there is a slightly padded pocket.
332444
Absolutely and the area the computer fits in is well padded. The computer will stick out at the top from the padding but it fits in the holding area well. It is the way it is designed and the top of the computer is not compromised in any way.
2233369
The laptop pocket has some decent padding at the bottom. That being said... I wouldn't be dropping my macbook into the bag. Overall I am really happy with the bag.
1412862
No. Also it's a bit floppy though secure, so I'd want to put padding around any computer. I use it for gym stuff, bike lock, lunch, wallet. Has nice side pockets for storage.
2004097
Not much. The only real "padding" is the fairly thick velcro-fastened strips that hold the keyboard in place in the bag. This bag is essentially the equivalent of a "soft" guitar case. There is plenty of room, though (at least for my Korg), to add your own padding on both sides of the keyboard.
679618
It has two large pockets, however only one is padded for the laptop. It then has the front accessory pocket.
661849
The laptop compartment has a zipper. All compartments have zippers. The only velcro on the bag is on the interior mp3 pouch
72797
Sure it's plenty big. It's not padded though for laptops. I love all the compartments for swimming gear.
802378
There is some padding on all sides. It is designed to lay flat to place the laptop inside and to take it out. The bottom is stiffer than the other sides. Hope this helps.
904652
It appears to be well padded and the laptop is secure. Because it is a lighter bag, you are probably less likely to drop it; I've dropped others in the past because they were heavy. I haven't dropped this one yet so I don't know for sure.
2143435
It is not padded. Though it's a pretty wide strap. 2 1/2 inches give or take. I wore it more messenger style than as a purse.
1972398
It does not. I picked up this: Kaces 5KB 49-Key Keyboard Bag which fits fine, but isn't very padded.
1670098
yes, I would say that is has a good nice lining on the inside. It isn't a thick padding, but it is enough that I don't worry about my laptop getting wet, or being bumped around a bit. I wouldn't say that it would protect it if you drop it though
862702
Yes it is padded. The belt even comes off and it is big enough for a big cart and high chair. I recommend this to anyone.
1764006
There is a compartment in about the middle of the interior that probably enough room for a laptop. I usually put my iPad there. I seldomly take my laptop on a trip.