How is it for your back? I noticed the laptop compartment is in the looser part of the bag instead of up against your back. Does it move around?
1843822
My back and shoulders were the reason I went looking for a rolling bag. My laptop stays secure in the laptop compartment. The only complaint is that when it's in the bag, there's not room for much else. Otherwise I love the bag (and my shoulders and back do too).
1843823
No, it doesn't move around. The laptop compartment is small and keeps the laptop tight.
1843824
I've only used it minimally as a backpack, but totally understand your concern. I did not notice any movement...however, I had the main compartment packed pretty fully. I do wish it had a hip-belt and/or chest strap to secure it closer to my body. I do love the wheel cover feature for carrying as a backpack...great idea! I hope this helps.
1843825
I don't use it much on my back but more roll it on the floor but laptop is not in the looser part. there is a laptop compartment in the front side of the backpack (just behind pocket) with a locking band which secures laptop in its compartment.I'm happy with the backpack because of its light weight and pockets.
1163217
The bottom has almost no padding on it. You have to remember this when you put your laptop in the bag. You can't just slam the laptop in like it's a book, you have to gently put it in there. Also, you cannot just drop the bag down, you have to carefully put it down so you do not damage the laptop. I have had this for a year and haven't had any problems.
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.
684656
With my 17inch ASUS laptop I did use another sleeve by Solo. And even with the sleeve there's still room on the sides, like about an inch of space. So it doesn't slide across that much. If you don't use a sleeve depending on your laptop, let's say under 17inch laptop, I can assure you it will slide around but the bag itself is well padded. This bag has held up really well so far for me and I lug it through gravel, stairs, dirt, everywhere. And I pack it until it is stuffed but still able to zip with a couple heavy books and a 1 inch binder. I just don't like how dark it is inside. I hope this info helps! With my 17inch ASUS laptop I did use another sleeve by Solo. And even with the sleeve there's still room on the sides, like about an inch of space. So it doesn't slide across that much. If you don't use a sleeve depending on your laptop, let's say under 17inch laptop, I can assure you it will slide around but the bag itself is well padded. This bag has held up really well so far for me and I lug it through gravel, stairs, dirt, everywhere. And I pack it until it is stuffed but still able to zip with a couple heavy books and a 1 inch binder. I just don't like how dark it is inside. I hope... » Read More With my 17inch ASUS laptop I did use another sleeve by Solo. And even with the sleeve there's still room on the sides, like about an inch of space. So it doesn't slide across that much. If you don't use a sleeve depending on your laptop, let's say under 17inch laptop, I can assure you it will slide around but the bag itself is well padded. This bag has held up really well so far for me and I lug it through gravel, stairs, dirt, everywhere. And I pack it until it is stuffed but still able to zip with a couple heavy books and a 1 inch binder. I just don't like how dark it is inside. I hope this info helps! « Show Less
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There is a laptop sleeve, and a strap to keep it. But the back of the sleeve is not quite thick and therefore not super protective I think.
241391
Mine sits upright most of the time. Similar to Jonathan's answer - depends on how you pack it - I'll typically have my laptop and a book or two in it, and it'll sit upright.
564523
The laptop will move around a lot because of the depth of the case and the inside isnt very padded. You can probably get a fitted case for the laptop and then drop it into the case with your other documents and necessities.
241389
Depends on how you have it loaded to some degree, as in if you have a very heavy laptop in the back and nothing else, but mine always stands up with a laptop and tablet in the back, and some paperwork and a charger in the front! Its one of the things that I love, that with the handle on the top it can be picked up and put down like a briefcase, which is especially handy when trying to move out of the way at airport security etc.
906925
It does not slide around while using the laptop but when moving the lapdesk the computer does slide and could fall. When in use it is pretty stable. There is also no room for a mouse to move around if not using a finger mouse on a laptop.
418601
theres a padded divider which is great for a laptop but may not be best for LOTS of books, but if you like a divider for say books and something else it could still work. does not balance well / sit on its own. that said, i love the oil rubbed fabric finish and the deep purple color & style... functionality as a laptop bag is great.
1748778
As a college student, I use this backpack everyday, carrying my binder and my quite hefty think pad w series laptop and its large brick-like charger. I would say that Ive had no issues with it hurting my back the past year that I've been using it.
2233367
It is padded all around, including on the bottom (but the padding isn't really any thicker on the bottom than on the sides.) Maybe I'm being too literal here, but I wouldn't drop it from the top of the bag to the bottom. But I wouldn't do that with any laptop with any bag. The padding on the bottom is about the same as the older, much less elegant Targus backpack this replaced -- so let's call it about average. But, honestly, if I was going to be dropping a laptop into the bag, I'd cut a piece of foam and put that into the bottom of the pocket.
2035256
I wouldn't put a lap top in it: though it would FIT, the bag could swing against the walker, causing impact to the laptop. I DO carry my cell phone, glasses, wallet, papers, whatever. There's enough room in it. If you put it on properly, it really does not slip too much, but momentum from a swing through gait does definitely bounce it around a bit. So no laptop!
423502
definitely... It's a laptop bag, and I've seen people carry bags bigger than this as well. More than everything i think it comes down to the weight.
1745530
I think it wil be too heavy and the laptop pocket is working well to my 13 inch airmac and my Ipad but makes it little disconfortable as make the laptop pocket bulky. So I believe for short trips out of your back Ok but if you need to walk longer times it will not work. Hope it helps. Good luck and nice shots.
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Surprisingly, The bottom is not padded well. You can feel a couple layers of material but no foam or padding, so I just make sure not to drop the bag. The front and back are well padded and the compartment could hold 2 laptops, tablet mouse and snacks. Would I but it again, yes, it's a good price and I like the squareness of the bag. Hope this helps.
2031324
The laptop I am using it in doesn't have that problem. Perhaps like another answer suggested use a spacer, such as tape, to give it less space to wiggle itself loose or to simply make it more snug in place?