You do know that that specific laptop can fit in absolutely ANY 17 inch backpack right? Need vs Want. believe me, I get it, more than most and there's quite the difference between the two. Anyway, like i said, each to their own. Good luck on your quest young padawan. Reply if you don't get the referenceThe need for it is that I've recently purchased an Alienware 17 r4, hence the backpack. Well done on being old bud... strong flex. Affordability is not a factor, it's the fact that to someone my age, R2000 is valued alot more than a working class person. Get my drift?