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    What Should I Store My Laptop In?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by CptProletariat, Oct 23, 2006.

  1. CptProletariat

    CptProletariat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, I guess it was a little naive to think that I could just take my T60 and throw it into my backpack and expect it to be fine in there. I never thought about the possible damage it could incur while being jostled around with my variety of notebooks and textbooks. But now I'm scared about it and I need help.

    First off, the T60 has a 14.1 inch screen and has about an extra half inch of depth due to its 9 cell battery. This brings its dimensions to approximately 12.2x10.5x1.2 according to its technical specifications. The current book bag I have is a 4+ year old Jansport. I don't really know the dimensions of it (other than that it can fit the laptop and books in there).

    I've been looking online for something that acts sort of like a glove for the laptop. But all I seem to find are these blasted cases that look huge. And then they have all these fancy straps and handles and pockets and stuff. I don't want that!

    They also have these messenger bag things. I don't want that either! It's way too trendy for me. I just want to shove it into my backpack. I think those work out better for you anyway. Don't you hate the way one shoulder straps chafe you? They chafe me really bad at least.

    I don't want to buy a whole new bookbag either. Like I said, I already have one that works out fine.

    Don't they make something that can just have a laptop slid into it and slid back out? Granted, I found things like that too, but they have all these alien terms and qualities about them and I don't know what's good. I don't even know I fair price. I see them ranging from $30-$100.

    Now I know it might seem penny wise pound foolish to spend hundreds of dollars on a laptop and then balking on the sleeve for it. But honestly, I spent so much on the laptop, I don't want to break the bank on the sleeve either. I just want something that will prevent it from getting unnecessary cuts and bruises. Is that so hard? Thanks you for your help!
     
    CptProletariat, Oct 23, 2006
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  2. hollownail

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    Well, what it sounds like you're looking for are called notebook sleeves.
    I don't have any links off the top of my head.
    Do a search on the forums, and on the web, you should find plenty. They're fairly popular.
     
    hollownail, Oct 23, 2006
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