What's the actual width of it? I think I own one but it wouldn't support a 15 in laptop let alone a 17 in. Perfect for 11.6 in notebook.
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The actual width is 11-3/4 inches. I am using it with a 13 inch laptop with no problems. It would support larger laptops, however, the laptop would need to stay centered on the cooler so that the stops at the bottom are centered with the laptop to prevent side slippage. Personally, I don't see where you could not use a larger laptop on the Gear Head Dual-Cool but care with positioning would have to be taken.
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I have one laying around somewhere but can't find it. It held my 15" ok but would NOT put anything bigger on it. I owned two and beat them up pretty good and overall was satisfied with the item esp. for the price. The connection where the power pin (computer USB to pin) is cheaply made and broke on the two I owned, but again I beat them up pretty good.
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It was used on my 17 in laptop. If it had continued working, it would have been acceptable. I knocked laptop off of a table and the drop pulled the wire connection out of fan on 1st day i owned it. I was able to tape it together and keep it running for another year but the connections should have been stronger.
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I think the width is about 13". I was real happy with mine until one of the hinges broke. It says lifetime warranty, but who wants to spend $10 to get a cheap item replaced every year or two? It had a hard time supporting my 17" lap top, but no problem with my little notebook. I should have realized.
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I have a 15" laptop but it has room for a longer one. A 17" laptop will stick out of the sleeve but still be inside the pack, I believe.
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I do not believe that it will be a good fit for a 17" laptop. It will stick out a good deal on both sides and thus be unstable.
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Not sure of the exact dimensions. It fits 16" laptop, but not 17". Pretty much standard size I guess.
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According to previous answers, it fits a 17" laptop, so it should fit a 15.6" laptop with room to spare.
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I don't know what these people are talking about, actually. I just got one and it's exactly the same size width wise as my Acer Aspire 5830TG... which is a 15 inch laptop. A 17 inch laptop would hang off the sides of this thing. I'm already considering asking for my money back, but will at least test it to see if it works.
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Hi FT. I am sure your laptop will fit. My 17 inch has lots of extra room, at least two inches on all sides, so I am sure the thickness won't be a problem. Caringz
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Laptops are measured diagonally, just as displays are. My 17" laptop measures 15" width.
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I don't know if it would fit a 15.6" laptop. It fits my 15" with a skinny hard case perfectly. There's not much extra room.
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Wow! I thought I had a big laptop! Mine is 16.5" x 11" and it fits fine. When I put my ruler in the case it looks like yours might just barely fit but it will be tight. It's the 17 1/4" part that I'm worried about. The depth and width should be fine. If they have a slightly bigger backpack, you might be happier with that. Or, you can order it and if you aren't satisfied, you can just return it. It is a really nice bag, but your laptop needs to fit properly.
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I use my 17in laptop with a mouse on it. The tabs in front that hold the laptop in place could be a bit taller, but that has nothing to do with the width.
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i have a 17.3 lap top it fits well. this is the first one that i found that actualy fiits my pc. i hope this helps. enjoy. i think it was a good price for the quility as well.
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The 17" is a diagonal measurement. If your laptop is 15" wide, it will fit.
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I've used one with a MacBook Pro 17" for years. Other 17" notebooks have larger outer dimensions, so might not fit as easily. Unlike the first answer, mine was not a stretch to fit.
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I have two Laptops, one a Think Pad the other a Lenovo, both 13" across. Both fit on the 17 inch without a problem, leaving about 2 1/4 inches free space on both sides. If I had purchased the 15 inch they would have fit without any overhang. I actually like the extra space on the sides however, it does require more desk top space.
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Yes it can fit a 17" laptop. Thats what I have and it fits perfectly and works great!!
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My 17" Toshiba fits in perfectly, not much more room to fit anything wider. As for the thickness, you would not have a problem with that. I would advise that you buy a wider bag to be safe.