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SwissGear SA1923 ScanSmart Backpack - Black

by Swiss Gear
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (185 customer reviews)

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Color: Black / Black
  • Organizer Pocket; Padded Shoulder Straps
  • Airflow Backing System
  • Water Bottle Pocket
  • Eyeglass Holder
  • Audio and Media Pocket; Equipment Safe
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Technical Details

Color: Black / Black

Product Details

Color Name: Black / Black
  • Product Dimensions: 15 x 8.5 x 17.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B002SXMRO4
  • Item model number: 19232215
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (185 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: April 1, 2010

Product Description

Color: Black / Black

From the Manufacturer

From the maker of the geniune Swiss Army Knife comes a durable backpack by SwissGear. This versatile backpack is made for convenience and functionality, and it's loaded with features like an easy access laptop compartment. This backpack also has a large packing capacity. The main pocket provides protected packing for multiple binders, gaming peripherals, and other accessories.

With this backpack, getting through airport security is quicker and easier. The laptop compartment opens quickly at the security checkpoint and the laptop window makes your computer visible while scanning. So, your computer stays say inside your bag while it's scanned.

Other advanced features include contoured shoulder straps for enhanced comfort. The interior pocket organizer provides divider pockets for pens, pencils, cellphone, and anything else you need. There is even an elastic tab on the shoulder strap that keeps sunglasses secure and conveniently accessible.

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Key Features

  • Large packing capacity to fit binders and anything else you need
  • MP3 pocket so your music player is easy to find
  • Computer compartment with unique quick-recognition window that makes going through airport security hassle-free
  • Contoured shoulder straps provide extra comfort
  • Sunglasses holder
  • Durable fabric

Product Description

SwissGear SA1923 ScanSmart Black Backpack

Customer Reviews

This is a very well made backpack. Jonathan Steinmann  |  40 reviewers made a similar statement
The storage space is perfect and it has lots of room and compartments. D. Lewis  |  40 reviewers made a similar statement
This bag fits my 17" laptop easily. SweetW  |  26 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
153 of 156 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best! May 14, 2010
By dedhed
Color Name:Black / Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this backpack for school. After an exhaustive search online, in local stores and across campus, I can definitively say that this is hands down the best laptop backpack you can buy!

Pros:
1. Tons of space and usable compartments:
- 1 padded laptop compartment
- 1 thin compartment that can be used for papers and folders
- 1 main compartment that contains vertical dividers to keep things organized, a smaller interior mesh pocket, and an ipod/cell phone pouch that leads to a slit in the top of the backpack for a headphone cord
- 1 decent sized pocket on each side (I use 1 for my laptop charger and accessories)
- 2 stretchy water bottle pockets big enough for the big 1 liter bottles (good for umbrella too)
- 1 small pocket on the top front
- 1 pocket on the bottom front that contains a bunch of small organizer pockets found in every backpack that nobody ever uses
2. Comfort: padded, shock absorbing arm pads, padded back, and a comfortable handle on top.
3. Appearance: In my opinion, this is one of the best looking backpacks out there, but I can't argue with taste so if you have one of those ugly backpacks, that's fine with me.
4. Price: Phenomenal deal! ($50 when I purchased it) Would have gladly spent more (don't tell amazon)

Cons: (there really are none... I'm nitpicking here)
1. The opening for the laptop is on the side (not the top) which makes it a little awkward to get in and out. Not a big deal though.
2. I would have liked a little more padding underneath the laptop. The amount of padding is pretty similar to most other laptop cases though. You just need to be careful about setting it down to hard.
3. The size was perfect for my 15.6 widescreen. I haven't tried a 17", but I'm guessing it would be too big (if you could get it to fit inside, it would be VERY tight)
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice & Sturdy Bag May 15, 2010
By J. Teng
Color Name:Black / Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wanted to replace my husband's Targus shoulder laptop bag because it was just way too heavy (even when empty). I decided to get this backpack for his 17" Macbook Pro. The description says it holds up to 15", but I felt confident that it would fit his 17" because I tried stuffing his laptop in my 15" SwissGear backpack and it fit perfectly. Sure enough, this bag also fits the 17". I also wanted to mention that I was looking at other SwissGear laptop bags in the $50 range at Target and there's a huge difference in material and quality compared to this one. Although Amazon sells this for $50 (at least when I got it), I feel that it's worth more a lot more. But I'm not complaining about the price ;)

PRO
- Strong, sturdy, and comfortable to carry
- SmartScan capabilities
- Huge compartment for books & binders
- Lots of compartments
- Side laptop zipper (for those who want to keep the right strap on while taking out the laptop)

CON
- Could use a bit more padding at the bottom of the laptop, but the sides are padded
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86 of 99 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars WOW June 13, 2011
By Joel
Color Name:Black / Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this item so I could reduce the wear and tear on my back and neck. The first day I used it, I pulled the adjustment piece on the strap and without much effort the piece of hardware came off. For as much as I paid for this, I can't believe these are attached so cheaply. Hopefully I can get a replacement for this or some type of rebate.SwissGear SA1923 ScanSmart Black Backpack
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23JUN2011 FollowUp
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Contacted Customer Service at Manufacturer and was surprised at how they did not really care about satisfying the customer or finding out more about the actual defect. Next time I will look at at a different manufacturer.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Best bag I have ever owned
I take my laptop to/from work each day, including international business travel, and this bag is perfect. Read more
Published 1 day ago by MovieWatcherinChicago
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
This is absolutely the best backpack I've ever owned. It fits my 15" notebook without any issues. There are plenty of pockets for various things. I love it.
Published 3 days ago by U.S.A. Person
2.0 out of 5 stars Great Design, Disappointing Quality
I bought this backpack over a year ago. I am very pleased with the design. The numerous pockets and layout work well for my daily commute and business travel. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Ken
1.0 out of 5 stars Used and Damaged
Initially I was excited to get this backpack in the mail because it was bigger than the previous one I bought, however. Read more
Published 9 days ago by A. Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
I received the bag for mother's day my wife was amazing with the bag, it come in excellents condiction, excellent material, have enough space for the laptop and your paper I... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Alejandro Guevara
4.0 out of 5 stars Looks nice and roomy
It's not super sturdy, but it's good value for the money. It's roomy enough to accommodate a 15" laptop, and has several pockets
Published 10 days ago by NorthEastern56
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this bag
My wife got for me on my birthday and I absolutely love it just what I needed .. A good buy
Published 11 days ago by DEBBI MORRIS
5.0 out of 5 stars Back Pack
It's good lots of room to make everything fit. Comfortable and easy to move around when full of all your stuff.
Published 15 days ago by John V. Romine
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice backpack
So far I love this backpack. My only problem is the first trip I had planned with it was cancelled so I am still waiting for its "maiden voyage", but I am sure was in use... Read more
Published 15 days ago by James P. Mastropietro
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this bag.
I had another one but it got stolen... apparently its very popular. Bought this to replace it and it is for an upgrade. So many pockets. Plus its cool looking. Read more
Published 21 days ago by SammitySam
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