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    Which carry case?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Sudders, Jun 21, 2006.

  1. Sudders

    Sudders Notebook Geek

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    What do people think of the carrycase that comes with the W3j? To me it seems quite flimsy and doesn't feel like it would provide much protection. I tring to decided if I want to use it or use my old dell case. My dell case is sturdy as, with cm's of padding all around and plenty of space or accessories, discs and papers, I would think it would be impossible to damage the machine in it. But it is big, heavy (more than a kg) and bulky, where as the free asus one is light and slim. Do poeple feel the asus one provide sufficient protection for their baby?
     
  2. HappyCamper

    HappyCamper Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    Well, if my Portable One MX/W3V case is similar...

    I gave the free case a test run shortly after getting it. By the time I'd put in a power supply and all the gadgets needed for a longish day at the library (mouse, extra battery in case I couldn't snag an outlet-enabled desk) I could barely zip it up, much less add my notebook and pens. And, I concur that the slim case feels a little less cushy than I'm comfortable with for guarding my machine from jostling in the trunk or back seat of a car much less on the train.

    So, I picked up a firm-sided suspension sleeve (not exactly stiff, but sheeted with plastic so it's more than just a neoprene pajama) from the Tom Bihn company--something I saw reviewed on this site, actually--and will be sliding that into a roomier, padded backpack (an Ogio bag on order) for my next travel solution.

    I liked the look of the free bag for business-style excursions and will keep it around for days when I need to look professional but don't need to drag quite so many accessories along or go quite so far afield with it.