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expiredsavvyshopper7903 posted May 20, 2024 07:58 PM

Targus Octave II Backpack for 15.6” Laptops (Black or Blue)

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Best Buy via eBay has Targus Octave II Backpack for 15.6" Laptops (2 Colors) on sale for $11.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Available Colors:Best Buy has Targus Octave II Backpack for 15.6" Laptops (2 Colors) for $11.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join). Otherwise, select free store pickup where available.
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Available Colors:Thanks to Deal Hunter savvyshopper7903 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Functional and lightweight pack with easy access pockets
  • Protect tech with dedicated padded laptop pocket
  • Organize gear in built-in workstation
  • Two front pockets for on-the-go items like phone, wallet, or charger
  • Two side water bottle pockets

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    • This matches our front page deal from April 2024 which earned 29 thumbs up and is also $28 less (70% savings) than the list price of $39.99.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Best Buy based on 1565 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Best Buy via eBay has Targus Octave II Backpack for 15.6" Laptops (2 Colors) on sale for $11.99 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free.

Available Colors:Best Buy has Targus Octave II Backpack for 15.6" Laptops (2 Colors) for $11.99. Shipping is free for My Best Buy Members (free to join). Otherwise, select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Available Colors:Thanks to Deal Hunter savvyshopper7903 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Functional and lightweight pack with easy access pockets
  • Protect tech with dedicated padded laptop pocket
  • Organize gear in built-in workstation
  • Two front pockets for on-the-go items like phone, wallet, or charger
  • Two side water bottle pockets

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This matches our front page deal from April 2024 which earned 29 thumbs up and is also $28 less (70% savings) than the list price of $39.99.
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Best Buy based on 1565 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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apexbacklinks
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I bought this backpack. It's not a $40 backpack. It's a $12 backpack. Small and quality is okay but nothing like the more expensive Targus bags.

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May 21, 2024 01:03 AM
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May 21, 2024 01:03 AM
Roland00May 21, 2024 01:03 AM
462 Posts
I have this backpack for months now, the blue one

I use it in a larger backpack, or by itself depending on how many layers of protection I want / contrasted by weight.
May 21, 2024 02:10 AM
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May 21, 2024 02:10 AM
apexbacklinksMay 21, 2024 02:10 AM
7 Posts
I bought this backpack. It's not a $40 backpack. It's a $12 backpack. Small and quality is okay but nothing like the more expensive Targus bags.
May 21, 2024 04:01 AM
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May 21, 2024 04:01 AM
menojunkMay 21, 2024 04:01 AM
395 Posts
this one lasted me about 8 months until the zipper broke. you get what you pay for. definitely not $40 quality.
May 21, 2024 11:53 AM
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May 21, 2024 11:53 AM
FiveOClockSomewhereMay 21, 2024 11:53 AM
70 Posts
I have this backpack. For $12, it is great.
May 21, 2024 03:03 PM
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May 21, 2024 03:03 PM
ReluctantSupervisorMay 21, 2024 03:03 PM
528 Posts
Cheap price so maybe that's a factor here but Targus has a horrible warranty practice. I purchased a Targus made Lenovo branded bag and when I received it, one internal Pocket was sewn in upside down. I contacted targus who was responsive but after a bunch of back and forth they told me they will replace the bag after I mail the defective bag back to them at my cost. It was defective upon arrival and they still make the customer pay? Never again for anything Targus made.
May 21, 2024 03:08 PM
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Peerless_WarriorMay 21, 2024 03:08 PM
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I bought this bag last time it was posted, and I like it. The blk one seems fine for basic usage, obviously not for travel and such. I use it as my daily bag.
May 21, 2024 05:46 PM
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Fancy_DeerMay 21, 2024 05:46 PM
673 Posts
Can someone recommend a cheap, sturdy and voluminous backpack to be primarily used for carrying groceries? but without looking like a food delivery guy

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May 21, 2024 06:36 PM
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Mamiww6May 21, 2024 06:36 PM
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Ordered one for my cheap brother. Who spends $100s for drinks, but can't afford a normal and durable backpack lol
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May 21, 2024 07:19 PM
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spookymulderMay 21, 2024 07:19 PM
439 Posts
i think this is the third time this has dropped to this price. i bought a black one during the first, and three more for gifts the second.

it's my everyday pack for my laptop / work gear. and it's my personal item when traveling (fairly frequently).

this bag has been great. i'm not super careful with it, but i don't thrash it around either. absolutely recommend for similar usage. having to resist getting another...

(edit) fwiw my laptop is 16.2, in a sleeve, and fits.
Last edited by spookymulder May 21, 2024 at 12:22 PM.
May 21, 2024 09:37 PM
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May 21, 2024 09:37 PM
037_MiaMay 21, 2024 09:37 PM
298 Posts
My zipper broke withi a year.
Also some stitching started breaking earlier.
$10 bag at most
May 22, 2024 12:17 AM
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May 22, 2024 12:17 AM
NeatWallaby7056May 22, 2024 12:17 AM
169 Posts
Yep same here with the zipper, used it for 6 months straight and now zipper broke and can only zip using on side of the zipper only 3/4 of the till the end where the zip line is broken.
May 22, 2024 05:12 AM
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May 22, 2024 05:12 AM
PlutomaniaMay 22, 2024 05:12 AM
154 Posts
Quote from ReluctantSupervisor :
Cheap price so maybe that's a factor here but Targus has a horrible warranty practice. I purchased a Targus made Lenovo branded bag and when I received it, one internal Pocket was sewn in upside down. I contacted targus who was responsive but after a bunch of back and forth they told me they will replace the bag after I mail the defective bag back to them at my cost. It was defective upon arrival and they still make the customer pay? Never again for anything Targus made.
Targus used to be a respectable brand. I bought a Targus Matrix backpack in 2009 that I used daily as my office bag until 2017. Eight years of being tossed around until the material started failing due to age.

In 2017 I replaced it with a Targus Drifter II under lifetime warranty by shipping it back at my cost for $20. It lasted 7 months before a shoulder strap self destructed. Several reviews suggest that the shoulder strap is a weak point that breaks. I decided not to bother sending it back again.

Bought an Osprey Quasar Daypack in 2018 and it's still in perfect condition today.

Targus is trash, avoid it.
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May 25, 2024 02:24 PM
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May 25, 2024 02:24 PM
jmeg79May 25, 2024 02:24 PM
26 Posts
Is anyone else having trouble getting the free shipping to work? I signed in with my Best buy member credentials but I'm still getting charged $6 for shipping.
May 25, 2024 04:12 PM
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May 25, 2024 04:12 PM
BlueSeagull1469May 25, 2024 04:12 PM
126 Posts
These are like the disposable backpacks would buy at Walmart or Target for back to school specials. So like 19.99 normal price. Not one that is going to last years or can jam pack with heavy stuff.

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May 27, 2024 02:11 PM
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mrpropsMay 27, 2024 02:11 PM
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$40 now.

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