Top Ten Coolest Laptop Cases 172
coverlim writes "The finishing touch for any uber geek is a cool laptop bag, even if that means duct tape. For some rather more fetching, stylish choices, check out productdose's Top Ten Coolest Laptop Cases .
Im particularly keen on the haliburton for moonlighting at CTU, or the Knomo Frinton for hanging out. Im betting slashdotters will prefer the on with solar panels?"
Crumpler (Score:5, Informative)
Now that I've promoted it on Slashdot, I'll sit back and watch my stocks soar!
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No Medium either (Score:3, Informative)
Medium Design Group [mediumdesigngroup.com] has some really cool bags, too.
Boblbee (Score:2, Informative)
Re:Crumpler (Score:1)
It's so stylish i use it for my college papers and project folder more than for carrying the laptop itself. Many of my
Re:Crumpler (Score:5, Insightful)
Mystery Meat (Score:2)
Re:Crumpler (Score:2)
Re:Crumpler (Score:2)
Samsonite makes some nice backpacks [ebags.com] like that. I've bought three Samsonite backpacks in the last three years:
one for me (linked) that my fiance "borrowed"
one to replace the first (which turned out to be ideal for just carrying the laptop but too small f
Re:Crumpler (Score:2)
I like my laptop case (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I like my laptop case (Score:3, Interesting)
I'd take a Walmart bag any day over the "fine" veneer craftsmanship of Peter Kinne.
Re:I like my laptop case (Score:3, Insightful)
If I want something cooler I will make it myself (90% because I am cheap, 10% because I enjoy making stuff)
The coolest "bag" on there in my opinion is the halliburton, but for almost $400, I would just buy a small stainless briefcase or suitcase (maybe even used) (thanks to the internet, finding a funny size suitcase/briefcase is fairly easy) and then hit up the craft/hobby store and get foam padding. Heck, I might even buy a cheap laptop bag from walmart, and cut
Re:I like my laptop case (Score:3, Insightful)
So I bought a Danish school bag [fatiguesarmynavy.com] at the local amy surplus. I got a sleeve for the laptop, which all fits in the bag. Then I grunged it up with some paint and iron-on patches to make it look like nothing nobody would want to steal. For extra padding, I can put my towel in it.
About the only thing less likely to get stolen would be a diaper bag with Barney all over it.
Re:I like my laptop case (Score:2)
Here's a good tip for geek Aussies.... (Score:1, Redundant)
They're fashionable to the point that non-geeks use them for regular bags. Shit website though [crumpler.com.au].
Uber Geeks care about style? (Score:2, Funny)
My operating systems professor often wore black with a brown belt/shoes.
stylish not cool (Score:5, Funny)
A well at least I'll look nice even with a burn on my lap
Re:stylish not cool (Score:1, Informative)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/11/22/man_burns
Re:stylish not cool (Score:2)
Seriously, I wonder if they're designed to hold just the right amount of bills for drug deals and arms sales.
Don't use a bag that clearly has a laptop in.... (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:Don't use a bag that clearly has a laptop in... (Score:5, Interesting)
Re:Don't use a bag that clearly has a laptop in... (Score:2)
Re:Don't use a bag that clearly has a laptop in... (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Don't use a bag that clearly has a laptop in... (Score:2)
I'm not a big fan, but my wife has the 710 and is pretty happy with it.
Re:Don't use a bag that clearly has a laptop in... (Score:2)
This sort of thing [emperorlinux.com]? I've just been looking at Dell systems, and they seem quite heavy and expensive compared to Sharp ones.
Re:Don't use a bag that clearly has a laptop in... (Score:2)
I changed to a backpack (Score:2)
Recently our IS department switched to good quality backpacks. These are far easier to carry around than a hand bag and hold all the extra crap well too.
Re:Don't use a bag that clearly has a laptop in... (Score:2, Interesting)
http://www.skinbag.net/skinbag-gb/fiches/F-comput
http://www.skinbag.net/skinbag-gb/fiches/F-urban.
Tres cool, in a disgusting sort of way.
Use this for your laptop instead! Mugger proof! (Score:2)
I want the bulletproof one (Score:3, Funny)
Re:I want the bulletproof one (Score:1)
foofpod (Score:5, Informative)
Re:foofpod (Score:1)
Backpack + padded shell (Score:4, Interesting)
Re:Backpack + padded shell (Score:2)
Good point though, I do the same thing, $15 neoprene sleve in my backback and my lappy is safe.
Re:Backpack + padded shell (Score:1)
Also, I'm curious: where did you get the neoprene sleeve? I honestly could use something like that with my laptop.
Re:Backpack + padded shell (Score:2)
Yes a backpack isn't entirely going to discourage thieves but its about the best you are going to do for inconspicuous. A shoulder bag screams out expensive laptop and is going to invite a mugger or someone to try to snatch
Re:Backpack + padded shell (Score:2)
How good a job does it do of protecting the laptop?
Too Pricey! (Score:3, Insightful)
I subscribe to two financial rules: 1)Don't spend the seed money. 2) It's all seed money.
Buy a cheaper case, find a simple padding solution and go save an entire african family for a year with the rest of the money.
Re:Too Pricey! (Score:1, Flamebait)
I subscribe to two financial rules: 1)Don't spend the seed money. 2) It's all seed money.
Buy a cheaper case, find a simple padding solution and go save an entire african family for a year with the rest of the money.
I can imagine your righteous indignation schtick ends up being a BIG BUNCH of fun every time someone orders an extra hit of ma
Re:Too Pricey! (Score:1)
Re:Too Pricey! (Score:2)
Re:Too Pricey! (Score:2)
Re:Too Pricey! (Score:1)
Anyway, in the tightass's defense, a $100 knock-off may be appropriate. After all, most of us think of our nice pullover when you mention Patagonia, not our last business trip.
I personally used the freebie bags from a couple of Microsoft TechEd's for a while (sit down, somebody else paid for me to go). They worked well enough for me and were the right price. My wife still uses one off-and-on for her laptop. Of course, I probably wouldn't have taken either of them
Re:Too Pricey! (Score:1)
Being a tightass, you wouldn't want to spend "a couple THOUSAND dollars" on a laptop. An older used IBM Thinkpad will do just fine (T23 for $360). I spent $40 on my laptop bag and it protects my laptop quite well. No need to go spend money on a fancy bag that
Re:Too Pricey! (Score:2)
But as long as your criticizing me by endowing what I typed with egotystical emotion (http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20060213/1558206
Negroponte Can Buy The African Family Their Cases (Score:2)
Whassa matter, do
Re:Negroponte Can Buy The African Family Their Cas (Score:2)
And I get the same effect you mentioned when breaking it out. Nobody will let me leave it in their meeting room and step out for fear of it exploding or something.
A good affordable case (Score:2)
Just found another one of these at Office Depot - they are on clearance right now for $75. It's a Samsonite SA-940088. This case is big enough for a 17" widescreen notebook and sturdy enough to take the occasional wall or desk corner.
I almost bought a second one, just because. The only complaint I have is the strap - it didn't last long. But the case itself makes me confident enough to tote my main system around in.
Happy Shopping! Save your money!
booq (Score:4, Informative)
Check them out at http://www.booqbags.com/ [booqbags.com]
Re:booq (Score:2)
Missing from the list (Score:5, Funny)
Laptop cases? Still hoping... (Score:1)
I have one of the solar-powered ones (Score:5, Interesting)
I use it to charge my PDA, mp3 player and crappy cell phone which runs out of batteries after an hour because it can't get a signal in Manhattan. So far I've been plugging the bag in at the office, then using the built in batteries to charge the gadgets in emergencies.
Basically, it's a nice idea, and a good conversation piece, but it's not really all that useful (well, it does a great job of carrying my laptop and papers around at least!)
Re:I have one of the solar-powered ones (Score:2)
Re:I have one of the solar-powered ones (Score:2)
Sleeve (Score:2)
Mine of choice: Vyper XL [booqbags.com]
Simple; just something to hold and protect the unit. Somtimes, that's all I carry. If I need pockets for cables, charger, batteries, etc., then I use a briefcase that does NOT advertise "HEY, THERE'S A LAPTOP AND RELATED EXPESIVE STUFF IN HERE!!"
Need ultra-thin "holster" case (Score:2)
Something that just carries the notebook and not much else. Kind of like those neoprene "slipcases." But I'm looking for one that straps to my back and can be worn under a jacket or coat and would do a pretty good job of hiding the fact that I was carrying a notebook with me at all.
Of course this would only be useful for an ultra-thin notebook, the kind that only ways a couple of pounds and has a screen 13" or less.
Anyone know where I can find s
Re:Need ultra-thin "holster" case (Score:1, Interesting)
It can hold just about anything and you can even get solor panels for your back to recharge.
But there is this little disclaimer at the bottom of the page:
Papa's got a brand new bag (Score:2)
(also perfect for the wooden executive)
I can't believe they didn't pick... (Score:1)
http://www.axio-usa.com/ [axio-usa.com]
Targus (Score:2)
Bah (Score:1)
And when I'm at a convention or something, the la
Zero Hallibutron r00lz, d00d (Score:2)
Re:Zero Hallibutron r00lz, d00d (Score:2)
Cool? (Score:2)
Im betting slashdotters will prefer the on with solar panels?
Right ... Leaving all my gadgets in the heat of the sun doesn't sound quite cool to me.
Function over form, every time (Score:2)
500k air miles and 4 years later, I'm finally wearing out the bag that was the predecessor to the Travelpro Wall Street.
My replacement? Probably a Briggs & Riley [briggsriley.com] because of the unconditional lifetime guarantee, but at $350, it's
Cases? (Score:1)
I hope I'm not the only one who thought wrong.
Re:Cases? (Score:2)
The article isn't decpetive, it's just that slashdotters are so used to seeing articles on cool case mods that when we hear case we assume it's a mod or DOJ or SCO.
I'm quite a fan... (Score:1)
Briefcases (Score:2)
Summertime, though, I prefer the briefcase. I think it looks better.
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=
The Fender Tweed briefcase. With a nice, hand-made padded case for my laptop, made out of crushed red velvet.
Re:Briefcases (Score:2)
The coolest thing about that is that you can open up the case and sit down in a train station or on a sidewalk and hack for spare change.
Check the Oakley (Score:1)
I wonder how smooth your trip through an airport would be with one of these slung over your shoulder.
Bags not cool (Score:2)
Waterfield (Score:1)
Looking for a backpack sleeve (Score:1)
Suffering (Score:2)
The Takumi Shimamura wooden case [momastore.org] is causing me extreme pain.
Heys ePac (Score:3, Informative)
I grabbed a Heys ePac [www.heys.ca] for my new MacBook Pro and love it. Almost as snazzy as a Crumpler, but for a fraction of the price.
Plug for WaterField Designs (Score:2)
It'
Subterfuge (Score:1)
Binh and Crumpler are by far the best (Score:1)
Its a minimalist messenger affair, and a crumpler new school hymn for when I need to bring more than the bare essentials -
http://www.crumpler.com.au/cartIndex.php?prodId=23 6&prodType=Bag&catId=5 [crumpler.com.au]
Its just a sleeve, it fits in my messenger bag and my backpack... The thing about most bags is that they are jus bags, these two have a hard plastic shell along with the foam - real support and protection. The only real pr
Applesac (Score:2)
It's small, distinctive, stylish, and does exactly, and only what it's intended to do. Carries my laptop and the power cord.
What's even nicer is that apart from the shape, nobody would ever guess it's a laptop sleeve.
And apart from that, the people who run the company are amazing people. Shortly after I ordered mine, I got mine, I got an email from the company informing me that
Is it just me... (Score:3, Funny)
I mean, the Haliburton case looks like something that's filled with toy-tools for your 6 year old nephew. And the Oakley? Mad max? Nothing says post-apocalyptic to me than 'Oakley'. And the 'level 4 restricted'? I see we have moved on from the 6 year olds to the 14 year old marketing category.
Finally... the number one spot. A case that looks like a reject from a 70s design company. Who would walk around like that? Can you picture someone on the street carrying one of those? Exactly what suit or outfit would one be wearing to match a cedar briefcase? As much as I love wood-paneled station wagons, I never wanted to _look_ like one.
Don't get me wrong, the padded-grey-yawn that most laptop cases could do with a lot of improvement. But these aren't it.
Re:Is it just me... (Score:2)
Actually, a case made of Duplo or Lego blocks would be cool. Or Lincoln logs.
STM Alley Bag (Score:2)
functionality (Score:2)
http://www.tumi.com/business_laptop_cases/laptop_c ases_non_wheeled/category_search/small_expandable_ computer_brief/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=57 315 [tumi.com]
They have better looking designs, and I hate to admit I trust their brand:
http://www.tumi.com [tumi.com]
I can't believe no one mentioned Brenthaven (Score:4, Informative)
Also I have an older Halliburton 5" case and by itself that thing weighs a pretty good amount. If I throw in my latitude c800 with a 15" screen with both batteries and charger it's ridiculously heavy. The Halliburtons look cool but if you have to do any walking further than from your car to the client then forget it. They're damned impressive in interviews, that first impression with that bad boy and you'll be sure they won't forget you.
Watch the people who get on the plane first (Score:3, Informative)
It will take killer abuse, protect the contents, and stay good looking doing it. I've destroyed TravelPro stuff without ever checking it. My Tumi just gets that happy 50-mission look.
They also have ones that are more suitable for the civilized gender [tumi.com].
The best part is that it comes witht the little talked-about Tumi SpaceWarp(TM) technology. Somehow these suckers are smaller on the outside and larger on the inside than anything else I've used. I can't believe they don't mention this in the brochures.
Take care,
brad
Inspiron 9300 (Score:2)
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Re:Inspiron 9300 (Score:2)
That said, I just bought a Targus XL and it's VERY nice.
Re:Inspiron 9300 (Score:2)
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Professional laptop briefbag (Score:2)
I personally love my briefbag [johnstonmurphy.com]. Its a bit costly, but if I'm going to use something every day, I prefer it to be nice.
I love my MEC Darwin daypack/laptop case (Score:2)
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PROD UCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442280621&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder _id=2534374302699713&bmUID=1144269078394 [www.mec.ca]
Serves me very well, and it stealthy too - sure does not look like a laptop case!
How about some more specific lists? (Score:2)
My needs for a laptop bag were simple when I went shopping; (a) Must be resilient, (b) must be weatherproof, (c) must provide reasonable storage for things other than my laptop (papers, pens, power supply, cordless mouse) and (d) be unobtrusive when worn.
Although my final choice of the http://www.axio-usa.com/ [axio-usa.com]Axio Tekno backpack was not cheap, it has met all of the above requiremen
Vanguard aluminum cases (Score:2)
I have a small case [vanguardusa.com] for my Vaio SR7K and a large case [vanguardusa.com] for my Thinkpad T43.
The smaller case would fit in most backpacks just fine. The larger case is a problem because of the dimensions, 13"x18"x3". The Oakley backpack looks promising but the $150 price tag is a lot.
Then again, spending about $200 to protect and carry a $2,000 laptop is a good deal in my book.
I love my Zero case but... (Score:2)
When I got my TiBook in 2002 I got one of these cases in the "gunmetal" color. Come on, we've always wanted one...in the movies they're always carrying guns. Or money. Or drugs. Or some combination thereof.
I picked up one from a discount place in Union Square, so I didn't pay full price, and I started using it. It's nowhere near as functional as, say, a Timbuk2 bag. You can't cram as much crap in. But it looks damn cool. And it does provide great protection.
Shorly after I
Cases? (Score:2)
Why not get one made in the US with custom carving?
http://www.gerstnerusa.com/attache/attache.htm [gerstnerusa.com]
Now, that's art.
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DIY Custom-made Laptop and Notebook Bags (Score:2)
Re:How about some dimensions? (Score:2)
My experience is exactly the other way roun d, but the result is the same. There is no substitute for low weight. I just ordered a Thinkpad X60 weighing at about 1.4 kg because if you carry your computer everywhere, the extra 1.5 to 2 k
Re:How about some dimensions? (Score:1)