What are your experiences with carrying a laptop?

[Akzle]

cbf read.

targus laptop backpack kicks ass <16".

hp are jew cunts and should be avoided.

[Akzle]

also. get a less shit os/ environment to work in. reduces your hardware requirements significantly.

[AllanB]

I have one of these bags - they have a specific section for lap-tops and the likes. Very comfortable and stable at .... speed........

Mach 5 is the latest and largest model - Torpedo usually have the 1 and 3 as well and they are cheaper - less features and smaller but may suit your needs as well. Also if it's not urgent they frequently have them on sale - I picked one up 30% off rrp.

https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/...io-mach-5-pack

[Big Dog]

Them square ones look real different eh?

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[Big Dog]

also. get a less shit os/ environment to work in. reduces your hardware requirements significantly.

I know.
But what are you going to do? The Linux is the Linux.

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[Akzle]

I know.
But what are you going to do? The Linux is the Linux.

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and doesn't need i7...

[swbarnett]

Commuting, you don't want panniers,

I commute from Tuakau to CBD daily with Givi panniers (E21) that are narrower than my mirrors. They don't get in the way while splitting.

but a 50+ L top box should see you right for everything you need. I've got a 52L on at the moment, it's a bit tight, but the 55L before gave out after a few years of use (and hinges broke right near the beginning).

My bike had a Givi E55 and E21s on it when I bought it. That was 5 years and about 160,000km ago and the box still perfectly servicable (panniers have been replaced on insurance a couple of times).

[Gremlin]

The E21 is a very thin flexible pannier (go figure, it's a cheap entry into Givi luggage). The E52 is a much thicker sturdier box than the E55, which flexes a lot more (or at least mine did). Metal hinges to hold it open were handy, until the plastic mounts broke...

[Big Dog]

and doesn't need i7...

Lol.
New role involves working somewhere where they "right os", or use the best os for the application... the i7 wouldn't be for the os.
It'd be for the data crunching.
Massive table joins and aggregates use CPU and ram with a passion.


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[Luckylegs]

Elitebook (folio). Whack it into hibernate, and chuckmit into backback. Doesnt go in the laptop pocket just goes in the back compartment with the usual 50-100 page documents, various other bits of random paper and a couple of diaries/notebooks to keep it company. Backpack then gets slung into an rjays pack rack bag attached to the frame but sitting on the pillion seat.

This has been the setup since forever and never hadcan issue....

Some key points though i guess
1. SSD hardrive so no breaky breaky bits in hard drive
2. Survived a 10 metre slide down mayoral drive without incident. The tail piece of the bike and the pack rack frame kept all but the outer mesh pocket of the bag from damage.
3. Rain cover for rjays bag has been veeeery useful
4. Backpacks look generally gay, a single shoulder strap makes it easier to carry and get shit out of (like your access card or your eftpos card for your latte).

[swbarnett]

The E21 is a very thin flexible pannier (go figure, it's a cheap entry into Givi luggage). The E52 is a much thicker sturdier box than the E55, which flexes a lot more (or at least mine did). Metal hinges to hold it open were handy, until the plastic mounts broke...

Agree that the E21 and E55 are not exactly over-engineered. I've replaced a piece in the catch of the E55 after it wore out but other than that the only problem I've had is from the bike getting knocked over. When the E21s were replaced it was only for cosmetic reasons.

When I used to do the shopping on the bike I would regularly have a 30 pack of coke cans and 4 1.5L bottles in the top box. Never had a problem.

[Duncan74]

I commute up to Akl with laptop(s). Overkill, but I use v35 panniers and an E55 top box. The laptop (and SurfacePro) are in one of the naff laptop bags that then fits in the side pannier with my shoes, all the power packs and sometimes a coat. Otherside has washbag and clothes. Top box has my Thule laptop rucksack and clothes for the day. The reason for this is to keep the weight low and not on the top box. When I get there, the laptop carry case slips into the rucksack, the pannier stays on the bike with the riding jacket (if it's dry) , and I put the helmet into the topbox.

The Thule rucksack is fantastic, would heartily recommend it. Perfect fit into the top box, but is also great for carry on luggage and enough space for a couple of days worth of clothes. Had it a few years now and it still looks like it did the day I got it. Some really nice features, including a small hardcase pocket that protects sunglasses from being squashed.

[Big Dog]

How much was the thule ruck?

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[Duncan74]

How much was the thule ruck?

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Updated model to mine, but seems almost the same.
$204.

http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=...ckpack---Black


Loads of really nice little touches. Zip at the base for powerpacks. Nice inner pockets that just fit my Arc mouse, and stylus, USB. Although I don't really use it in a way that matters, then it has the hyper reflective thread weaved into it. So if you are riding, then shoulderstraps and from the back will stand out, but doesn't look dorky yellow in the office.

[Big Dog]

Based on the advice so far, I have bought a top box and fitting kit and ordered a neoprene sleeve.
I'll see how that goes then think about maybe moving my phone charger inside it and getting a better bag. Will make do with my old laptop case for a few weeks. See what I really need before accessorising further. I note most of the Alu top boxes have a neoprene or Eva liner on the bottom. Is there any reason not to line the bottom?

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