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    Need super laptop protection - case/bag?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ShadowCow, May 7, 2007.

  1. ShadowCow

    ShadowCow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello folks.


    I am wondering if anyone can provide some insight for me in regards to a laptop protection investment.


    Specifically what I refer to are accessories to keep my laptop safe during travel, or while just sitting somewhere that people are near.

    My laptop inside a case could be subject to being stepped/sat on, dropped (nothing big, but I don't like any kind of slight jolt), etc.

    Is there any kind of protective case or backpack or bag for laptops that is a solid shell or casing with padding inside so as to protect against the worst?

    So far I have been unable to find anything like this, just backpacks and messenger bags, but nothing that I would deem severely protective of my investment.


    Any ideas?


    This is my setup:


    -Sager P5760V 17.0" Wide WUXGA LCD Display
    -Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7200 / 4MB L2 Cache, 2.0 GHz, 667MHz
    -Nvidia GeForce GO 7950 GTX PCI-Express 16X Graphics with 512MB DDR3
    -2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
    -100.0GB (SATA 7200rpm) SATA 150 Hard Drive
    -8X DVD ± R/RW/ 4X +DL Super-Multi Drive
    -Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet LAN & Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG -Genuine Windows VISTA Home Premium 32/64-Bit Edition
    *Also have a ZALMAN Ultra Quiet Notebook Cooler Model ZM-NC1000
     
    ShadowCow, May 7, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Waterfield and Tom Bihn bags are of top quality, check that out.
     
    coriolis, May 7, 2007
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  3. ejl

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    axio-usa.com makes hardshell backpacks. you could also consider getting aluminum laptop cases or something.
     
    ejl, May 7, 2007
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  4. bob1182006

    bob1182006 Notebook Evangelist

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    you could go for the metal briefcase o.o unbelievable protection for your notebook but looks bleh IMO.
    Tom Bihn backpacks leave the notebook suspended in the brain cell so even if you drop it it won't receive the full force of the fall.
     
    bob1182006, May 7, 2007
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  5. Warrior1986

    Warrior1986 Notebook Consultant

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    Warrior1986, May 7, 2007
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  6. ShadowCow

    ShadowCow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just ordered a Tom Bihn Brain Cell for the beast...


    will probably look at getting the Super Ego bag to stick that in as well.


    Thanks for the suggestions guys.
     
    ShadowCow, May 8, 2007
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  7. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As an owner of the Super Ego and Brain Cell, you'll be very very happy :)
     
    coriolis, May 8, 2007
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  8. Warrior1986

    Warrior1986 Notebook Consultant

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    x2 That Sager will be very well protected.
     
    Warrior1986, May 8, 2007
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