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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
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.

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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5 Responses

  1. ai pohaku

    it’s missing one of those whale or bird stickers.

    June 16, 2010 at 8:12 am

  2. scrivener

    That thing needs a Zapatag sticker.

    June 16, 2010 at 8:16 am

  3. hawaii

    Hot damn. You know, you’re right!

    June 16, 2010 at 9:15 am

  4. geewhy

    I might have to reconsider getting a case for my MBP… then I can stick stickers on the case :)

    June 16, 2010 at 9:50 am

  5. ebox1349

    Actually the cheapest place to find them is in the DIY shops, they often come with a lump of foam padding as well or internal dividers so you can stop the laptop sliding inside the case (bubble wrap works just as well!)
    If you want the PC version the most good PC superstores have them and the bigger retailers, your local corner shop is not likely to have them

    June 16, 2010 at 10:16 am

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