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    A fall on my bike broke my lappy. Now I need a better case to go with my new screen

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by sac02, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. sac02

    sac02 Notebook Geek

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    I took a spill on my bike and my Lenovo x61s screen did not survive. It was in a Shinza Zeroshock III case. So now I am currently shopping for a new screen and a more robust case so this doesn't happen again. Suggestions?

    Thank you,

    Mac Hooke
     
    sac02, Aug 26, 2008
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    Are you in a rush
    Why start 3 threads?
     
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    Cross-posing is against forum rules. Please do not do it again!
     
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    I dont think there are any bags out there that will keep your laptop from a fall from a bike? Just speculation tho.
     
    Lakjin, Aug 26, 2008
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    http://www.pelican.com/

    some of them are even military grade:wink:
     
    X2P, Aug 27, 2008
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    Put the lappy in a brief case. Put the brief case in a backpack, presto! :D :D ;) :D
     
    Crimson Roses, Aug 27, 2008
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    3? ive seen at least 5 of these :p
     
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    For me when I ride..and if I'm carrying my lappy, I put it in a laptop *sleeve* and then put it inside the backpack...I have an old Targus backpack (and it works well),....but the sleeve itself, and being inside the backpack helps protect it. :)

    I am also very, very careful when I ride..with my lappy in tow ;) :) :)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Aug 27, 2008
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    Aiy-yi-yi! While it would be hypocritical of me to argue a $170 :eek: case when I'm looking at $400 screen repair, a 5.00lbs case kind of defeats the purpose of a sub-3lbs notebook.

    Mac
     
    sac02, Aug 27, 2008
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    This is exactly what i was thinking as well. If I was to take my laptop everywhere I go and especially on a bike I would go for a nice Pelican case. They are water and dust proof. They are a little pricey but worth it for people who are truly mobile with their laptops.
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 27, 2008
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    Dev1ant, Aug 28, 2008
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