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Cheers:
+Excellent Design
+Superior Quality
+Comfortable
+Good Protection
+Durable
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Jeers:
-Just a little small
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Off The Record:
With 20% more room, the Premium Backpack XL may be the perfect gig back for DJs who utilize Serato or FinalScratch. The protective inner
computer compartment, coupled with ample room for the mixer interface and time-coded records, makes the tough XL the quintessential transport.
I had been using a ESDJCO DJ Backpack, but the rubber handle disintegrated within a month and the zippers were always a battle to open and close.
So I trashed it and have been using a modified messenger bag. However, it's uncomfortable. After testing out the Alienware's Premium Backpack,
I'm a believer. I'm ordering an XL today.
--Francisco Cutler
Alienware can have their killer bag back when they pry it from my cold, dead shoulders...no other protective backpack compares.
--Greg Geller
Who would of thought that a computer manufacturer could design such a kick-ass backpack?! Impressive. I can't wait to test out their
sleek black Aluminum case and Odyssey Messenger bag...just gorgeous.
--Dan Brotman
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October 20, 2005
../ TestDrive: Alienware Premium Backpack
The Alienware Premium Backpack is a high-quality, stylish transport for your laptop and
mobile music accessories. This great-looking black bag comes with a cushioned interior pocket for shielding your computer from knocks and bumps, and has plenty of
storage for your peripherals.
Coming from Alienware, we weren't surprised at the outstanding quality of the backpack's materials,
but we were surprised at all the fashionable touches and thoughtful ideas that the computer maker incorporated. Alienware's attention to detail includes
reflective stitching on the nicely padded shoulder straps and an external cell phone carrier
that clips on the front for instantaneous access. The backpack is also extremely comfortable.
It conforms perfectly to the shape of your back, and even heavy loads are not a strain.
The abundant pockets make sorting your extra batteries, power supply, dongles, CD-Rs and other
accessories a snap. I especially liked the wide pouch on the back with the outer mesh pockets - perfect for instant access to gum, ear buds and other items
you may desire without having to unzip the entire bag. A couple of other excellent design features include a
top zipper "shortcut" for accessing just the laptop, and the stealth flat pocket on the outside
that can hold items that you may want immediate access to, but not obvious to others.
The free-flowing zippers are some of the best in the industry and come emblazed with the Alienware
logo. The rubber, utilized on the top handle, is the best we've encountered for a bag at this
price. After months of heavy use, there are no major signs of wear, ugly pilling, or other problems. This
is one tough bag.
The only complaint I had was the amount of room in the second "portable office" pocket. I would
have liked just a few more inches to accommodate a M-Audio Firewire 410 interface, Serato Scratch Live, and a MIDI controller. Well, Alienware must have received the
same feedback because they just announced a Premium XL backpack with several additional inches of space
for only $99.
The Alienware Premium Backpack's exterior dimensions are 16" x 21" x 9" and fits laptops up to: 15.5"
L x 10.5" W x 2.5" H. At only $60, this is easily one of the best values available. For more information hit:
Alienware.com
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The Alienware Premium Backpack receives an 100% PowerRating - This is the best protective computer backpack we've ever tested. If you're in the market for a high-quality, stylish
and tough as nails carrier for your gear, at a very economical price, then look no further than Alienware.
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