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Is a movie prop the ultimate laptop bag?

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Re: Is a movie prop the ultimate laptop bag?

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Post by unwind »

This passes Betteridge's law [1] just fine, since I guess the answer from those of us who actually have to carry the laptop any distance is a big "no". A backpack or messenger back is way more comfortable, right?

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge%27s_law_of_headline...

Re: Is a movie prop the ultimate laptop bag?

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Post by cjs_ac »

unwind wrote: post #2

This passes Betteridge's law [1] just fine, since I guess the answer from those of us who actually have to carry the laptop any distance is a big "no". A backpack or messenger back is way more comfortable, right? [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge%27s_law_of_headline...

Also, one usually has other things to carry along with the laptop, and there's also the question of the environment in which the bag is to be carried. That bag wouldn't be great for carrying electronics in heavy rain.

Re: Is a movie prop the ultimate laptop bag?

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Post by aarond0623 »

unwind wrote: post #2

This passes Betteridge's law [1] just fine, since I guess the answer from those of us who actually have to carry the laptop any distance is a big "no". A backpack or messenger back is way more comfortable, right? [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge%27s_law_of_headline...

I think the author just wanted to brag about their movie prop paper bag.

Re: Is a movie prop the ultimate laptop bag?

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Post by jgrahamc »

aarond0623 wrote: post #5
unwind wrote: post #2

This passes Betteridge's law [1] just fine, since I guess the answer from those of us who actually have to carry the laptop any distance is a big "no". A backpack or messenger back is way more comfortable, right? [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge%27s_law_of_headline...

I think the author just wanted to brag about their movie prop paper bag.

No, I was quite serious. I like carrying my laptop to/from places in an inconspicuous bag. I used to use random bags and found these movie prop bags to be ideal.

Re: Is a movie prop the ultimate laptop bag?

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Post by keiferski »

I really like the idea of making everyday objects into computing devices/holders for computing devices. For example, I have a set of 5 vintage American Tourister suitcases [1] lying around, and I think they would make for awesome suitcase computers.

For this movie bag, it would be cool to see some more modifications. Maybe sew in a laptop sleeve and accessories pouch to make everything fit better?

1. Like this: https://i.etsystatic.com/42664500/r/il/709f97/5624109170/il_...

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