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Review on πŸŽ’ SwissGear Scansmart Laptop Backpack: Sleek and Practical Black/Black Design, 19-Inch by Gabriela Alexander

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Very nice package but beware there is a very subtle difference between some models.

This is an almost identical review I wrote for the SA1923 I am currently using. I had to replace my old laptop backpack and noticed that many colleagues use the SwissGear line. The difficulty of ordering such a product online is that there are many options and the differences between them are negligible. From what I could find on all sites including Revain I was interested in 2 models: SA1900 (this one) and SA1923. Photos are misleading. They are not necessarily unique to those particular models. I had to order both packages, compare them in my hands and send back the one that didn't suit me. The only difference between the two models, apart from the color, is that this model has an iPad compartment opposite the laptop compartment. in a section that opens to rest on the airport's scanning conveyor. This way your laptop will be in one half and your iPad in the other when it passes through the scanner. The SA1923 has a full-width pocket for a slim binder or notepad in place of the iPad. All other compartments and sections of the backpack are identical. I liked its red color which is unique but I don't use an iPad and wish there was a pocket for travel documents (itinerary, boarding passes, receipts etc.). Also keep in mind that access to the laptop compartment is only on one side (the right side if you are wearing a backpack). Lightning goes from top to bottom on the side. The backpack is spacious and can get very old. Probably more than I really want to carry. My only criticism of both packages is that I would have liked a few more small zippered compartments inside for small items that are commonly needed on business trips (like medication, snacks, sunglasses or reading glasses, etc.). ). There are other patterns in it too. Lines that are smaller and simpler. If the characteristics of each model are important, just don't rely on pictures if they appear identical to other models.

Pros
  • This is amazing
Cons
  • Reliability