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    Looking for opinions on notebook cases

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lumberbunny, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. lumberbunny

    lumberbunny Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone own one of these or have an opinion on which would be best suited for an E1705?

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=2234&sku=A0409825

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=2234&sku=A0176051

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=eep&cs=2234&sku=A0417237

    I like the second one because it seems roomy and has the accessory bags, but it is ugly as sin. The first and the third are the best looking, but I am concerned about whether there is enough room for the power adapter and a full-size mouse. Anyone have suggestions?

    Also, does anyone have one of those $10 off $100 Accessories from the Back to School game that you don't plan on using?

    Thanks
     
    lumberbunny, Aug 30, 2006
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  2. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    I moved this thread to accessories where you'll get more anwsers on notebook cases.
     
    Metamorphical, Aug 30, 2006
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  3. lumberbunny

    lumberbunny Notebook Evangelist

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    I thought you might. :p
     
    lumberbunny, Aug 30, 2006
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  4. Hawk@Heart

    Hawk@Heart Newbie

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    For what it's worth, here's a link to a product page for the "Miami Messenger" bag on your list at a much better price with some consumer reviews that address your ? I recently researched the same item for my 14.1" laptop but decided it was a bit of an overkill sizewise for mine, but read a lot of good reviews on the item. Good luck....

    http://www.provantage.com/targus-tcg200~7TGUS24P.htm
     
    Hawk@Heart, Aug 31, 2006
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  5. lumberbunny

    lumberbunny Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks Hawk.

    That site is weird. They list three different models but they all have the same pictures and the descriptions don't really help to distinguish them either.

    Lots of reviews, though, I just hope the reviewers payed attention to which one they were reviewing!
     
    lumberbunny, Aug 31, 2006
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  6. Aryding

    Aryding Notebook Consultant

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    Ewww Dell. Check out eBags.com instead of Dell's stuff. Also are you looking for a backpack or a messenger bag? I'm guessing messenger bag. If you get a backpack you can get almost any backpack and just put a sleeve in it for the laptop.
     
    Aryding, Aug 31, 2006
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  7. Hawk@Heart

    Hawk@Heart Newbie

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    Its not the best looking site but it is a very reputable company. I have purchased from them myself a few times. Wanted to add also the Comp USA has the same bag for $29.99 after a $10 instant rebate and a $10 mail in rebate. They will more than likely charge tax on it though whereas Provantage I doubt would.
     
    Hawk@Heart, Sep 1, 2006
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  8. Dealhound

    Dealhound Notebook Enthusiast

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    Two things:
    1) The following is pulled from a reply I just posted:
    2) If you do decide on a messenger, all three of those can probably be found cheaper elsewhere (e.g. amazon.com, buy.com, or compusa/compusa.com)

    Best wishes
     
    Dealhound, Sep 1, 2006
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