Help Selecting a good laptop Case

I second the request for recommendations on a good case. I spent a couple of hours at my local CompUSA tonight looking for one, but all they had were too small. They did have a couple of backpack styles that may have fit, but there wasn't much padding in them. I will keep looking, but someone must have already been down this road. Give us some pointers!

Many thanks,
Martin Parrott

The targus backpacks are a great choice! I got the standard blue and it rocks!, i'll try to finish my 8886 review tonight so you can see all the pictures i got from it, including the laptop in the case.

Re: Help Selecting a good laptop Case

Speaking of Powernotebooks, they have some good cases. http://powernotebooks.com/products.p...play_size=case

I'm trying to decide between the Majesty, Sovereign, and Duke for the 8886 With the Duke being the bigger of the three. I'm sure they fit the 5660 as well.

I was thinking of getting this hardshell case with wheels for airtravel:
http://www.sjgreatdeals.com/vanairrolonc.html

a few things...

lsd, I really think you're CRAZY to check your lappy when you travel. People are just looking to jack a case
like that--so make sure you're not late to the baggage claim. Then again, the 8886 is a beast and I can see why you wouldn't want to lug it around.

Don't buy a cheap leather-looking case under any circumstances. I've got the Targus Deluxe backpack and I don't believe there is a more well-made case out there. I think PCTorque would agree. I can't say I'd buy any of the bags they sell at powernotebooks.com. They just don't look all that well-made from the pictures. (FYI, I think very highly of themas a vendor; I bought my 8886 from them and they handled the return of this P.O.S. port replicator I bought quite well.)

For those looking for a suitcase-style case for the 8886 (or the 5660 for that matter), think hard abou that one. Lugging that thing around an airbort is going to get really tiring. I've done it w/ the backpack and suitcase-style one (w/ a shoulderstrap) and DEFINITELY prefer the backpack. The Targus doesn't really go w/ a suit, but it does have a cool, hiker-ish look.

I believe www.pctorque.com sells the targus deluxe backpack. I found a slightly better deal from www.techonweb.com, but that may have been a special. I think I got mine for $65, plus about 7 shipping. Can't go wrong w/ that one; you WON'T be dissapointed.

I feel like I've given this same advice about 5 times now. Someone like beebster (now a moderator; congrats) ought to make a sticky thread containing all the links to cases people have been using for the 5660 and the 8886.

I got the 8886. I am using the Pelican 1550. Waterproof, shockproof and enough room to hold "everything else" which is a lot with this machine. Forget taking it aboard an airplane, it's big.

I agree with bbbggg. I have a friend who uses the Pelican 1600. It's huge, so don't plan on tucking this case under your arm. But he really likes the idea that he can drop his 2grand lappy and it won't shatter. Also, he doesn't think that anyone thief would suspect him of carrying a lappy in such a huge case.

B.T.W. I would never check my 8886, Its going on the plane with me. I just
like the case with wheels because I cant imagine carrying it too long. Plus
if I accidently drop it, there is no worries. I am considering the targus backpack as an alternative. For those who have one, how much extra stuff
can you fit?

Bags

i ordered this one

http://store.yahoo.com/gearlabs/higsieratgea1.html

that's sweet looking! be sure to report back asap on how well everything fits, i might pick one of those up too. not as convenient as a backpack but still the handle looks more comfortable :/

yes

as soon as i get it and it should be monday i hope i will report

If your looking for protection look at these, they offer hard or softcases and
alot fit laptops with 16" screens. A bit pricey but a valid alternative:
http://www.sumdex.com/home/hardside_cases.htm

These look great for airline travel. At first I didn't find enought options, now there are too many. Someone help me pick one for a flight. I need to fit my laptop plus accessories along with lots of books and stuff. Thanks
http://www.keysan.com/ksu1609.htm

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Just thought I'd point out the 5660 doesn't have a 15.7" screen.

Has anyone ever looked into backpack cases? I'd have a constant fear that it would fall out, but for easy transportation...

Sinestr must have deleted the post, but in response, it will not be all that different... RDRAM is much faster than DDR, but at the same time, you won't notice much of a difference there because there aren't many applications that utilize RDRAM speed yet. Besides, gaming is all DDR (graphics cards are DDR). Your system will tear up on all games... I know for a fact because I have an 8886 here that has similar configs and I have yet to see a game that it doesn't play, lol. Good luck with it!

rdram ???

wrong subject here