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Archive for June, 2010

Laptop Bags and Cases

A few nice laptop case images I found:

Laptop Bags and Cases
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Stylish Laptop Cases and Back-packs

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Incase Hardshell Case
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The Incase Hardshell Case for 15" MacBook Pro. I chose the Incase over Speck because I liked the rubberized, matte surface, and the build quality seemed sturdier (but that’s purely conjecture). It snapped on easily, and a nice touch was the battery power meter button passthrough. The "clips" that secure the Incase to the laptop are more subtle than on the Speck, but I’m not a fan of how Incase embosses its own logo on the lid (whereas the Speck advertises only on the bottom piece).

My main complaint about the Incase was the right rear lower corner would catch on the MBP screen edge when I opened it up, making a teeth-gnashing snapping sound. I ended up filing down the edge a tiny bit, and now it opens without catching or rubbing. For something that costs so much and brags about how finely its engineered, though, this seems like a big flaw.

Incase Hardshell Case
laptop case
The Incase Hardshell Case for 15" MacBook Pro. I chose the Incase over Speck because I liked the rubberized, matte surface, and the build quality seemed sturdier (but that’s purely conjecture). It snapped on easily, and a nice touch was the battery power meter button passthrough. The "clips" that secure the Incase to the laptop are more subtle than on the Speck, but I’m not a fan of how Incase embosses its own logo on the lid (whereas the Speck advertises only on the bottom piece).

My main complaint about the Incase was the right rear lower corner would catch on the MBP screen edge when I opened it up, making a teeth-gnashing snapping sound. I ended up filing down the edge a tiny bit, and now it opens without catching or rubbing. For something that costs so much and brags about how finely its engineered, though, this seems like a big flaw.

Questions and Answers:
Question of the day: Where can i find a aluminum laptop case for my 10 inch mini laptop?
Hey guys im looking for one of those aluminum carrying cases for my new laptop. Its a 10.1 inch little laptop. Anyone know where to find a case thats a bit smaller, maybe for 12 inch laptops that i could strap down to make it snug. Any help would be awesome. Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Steve
Do you mean a case to carry it around? One option is to go to a gun store and look at some of the pistol cases they have. I have a case that I use for toting pistols, but when traveling, I include my Macbook. It has foam inside that holds everything good and secure and has locks that keep opportunist thieves from getting in easily. Does stop someone from simply walking away with it, of course, so I keep it close. :-)

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How do You Keep your Laptop Cool?

A few nice laptop cooler images I found:

How do You Keep your Laptop Cool?
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See the "How do You Keep your Laptop Cool?" video

live.pirillo.com – If things look different in this video compared to others I’ve done, it’s because I have a new laptop stand. I’m not sure if I’ll use it as my primary stand, though. They’re usually designed to help make your notebook more ergonomic and comfortable for people, and helps keep it properly cooled.This video was originally shared on blip.tv by l0ckergn0me with a No license (All rights reserved) license.

Cheap Makeshift MBP Laptop Stand 2
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I use my system mostly as a graphics workstation and I noticed it was generating quite a bit of heat, so, after noticing the Belkin Laptop Cooler at Costco for .99, I grabbed it and added it to my stand. This provided just the right amount of extra height and a little more angle along with the obvious cooling benefits.

365 day 61 – needs to be more frankenstein
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I’ve desperately been needing to get a new cooling device for my laptop. My 3rd floor room is just a little too warm for the pathetic cooling I had.

One adjustable Laptop Stand by Rubermaid + One 4 in Personal Fan from Target + a few fans taken from an old plate cooler and you get this!

Oddly enough it’s more quiet and does a better job! I think one more of those 4in fans will really do the trick.

Readers ask:
Question of the day: What type of laptop cooler would you recommend?
I have a 12 inch laptop that overheats when it’s turned on for a few hours. I would like to purchase a laptop cooler but I don’t know much about them (brands, quality, etc.) Do you have any suggestions?

PS. I don’t want to spend too much money but I don’t want to get a cheap cooler either. Basically something at a reasonable price that works well.

Best answer:

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Die gebrauchten Lkw Planen werden gewaschen.

A few nice iPad bag images I found:

Die gebrauchten Lkw Planen werden gewaschen.
iPad bag

Fabrikbesuch bei FREITAG
iPad bag

Fabrikbesuch bei FREITAG
iPad bag

Question of the day:


iPod Power Adapter – Sold Separately

A few nice iPod accessories images I found:

iPod Power Adapter – Sold Separately
iPod accessories
Kudos to Apple for getting an even larger share of my wallet. When you buy an 80G iPod, the only way you can charge it is through your PC. In order to charge via AC power (say when your getting ready to travel and will not be taking your home machine with you), you have to spend another on a USB Power adapter. These use to come WITH the unit.

iPod accessory vending machine
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An iPod accessory vending machine in the Metreon including a nice selection of Griffin products.

Silicone iPod nano Case – Back
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The back of Kevin’s new silicone case for the iPod nano. Note the socket for the post that works with the included belt clip (not pictured). I’m assuming the little holes on the bottom left are for a lanyard, though I’d be worried that it would tear through the silicone.

Question of the day:
Question of the day: What ipod accessories should I get my husband?
My husband got an ipod not too long ago, and I know he would like to at least be able to listen to it in the car. I would like to get him what he needs for his birthday but I know nothing about ipods or the best accessories to get him for this…any ideas or recommendations?

Best answer:

Answer by *IF TODAY WAS YOUR LAST DAY *
okay well get in a plug-in so that he can listen to it in the car and also charge it to check out apple.com i have the same thing and i love it it’s great

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Lemote Yeeloong

Some cool netbook case images:

Lemote Yeeloong
netbook case
The EeePC came down with a bad case of cracked screen, so it came time to get the netbook I’d had my eye on for ages..
It’s not just _any_ laptop…

the R2D2: full body
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here you can see the scale, and how the whole thing fits together.

Ooooh – and so say we all!
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Better with B l a c k M a g i c
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Acer’s new country manager, Graham Braum, unveils the Acer Aspire one in South Africa.

Read the story here.

Not so sure whether the name "Lilliputers" will catch on, but it seems but this Ultra Low-Cost PC (ULCPC) or "netbook" seems pretty cool.

Note the lower-case "one", just to confuse pedantic sub-editors out there!

Click here for even more. Oh, and also here.

Question from a reader:
Question of the day: does anyone make an aluminium case for 10″ netbook computers?
got a Asus Eee for my birthday and im in the millitary and I need a case to put it in to deploy with…and I cant find any hard durable cases that aren’t hugely expensive….and i’m not made of money. Please Help!

Best answer:

Answer by Bramble
Rimowa do a wide range of aluminium cases. I’d think there’d be one to suit your purpose. For me Rimowa are pretty expensive but opinions on that are relative so I mention it anyway!

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