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   DanH | Jan 26, 2008 04:33pm | #1

   Any office supply place will have a dozen to pick from.

   If your view never changes you're following the wrong leader
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   IMERC | Jan 26, 2008 04:53pm | #2

   office depot has some well made ones on super clearence...

   several different very nice confiurations...

    

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!! What a Ride!
   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   JHOLE | Jan 26, 2008 05:12pm | #4

   I'll check.

   Kinda hard to get a handle on what's going to work in all aspects without spending enough to get a dedicated vehicle.Remodeling Contractor just on the other side of the Glass City

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   Huck | Jan 26, 2008 05:11pm | #3

   Just saw this in the new issue of JLC (http://www.otterbox.com/products/pc_cases/)

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   JHOLE | Jan 26, 2008 05:23pm | #6

   I've come across that in my search process also.

   Pretty cool.

   Restrictive to just the laptop, size wise.

   Still in the running.

   Abit pricey, but a good value for what it offers.Remodeling Contractor just on the other side of the Glass City

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   Dreamcatcher | Jan 26, 2008 05:21pm | #5

   I wouldn't worry so much about the case as I would the laptop. A high quality contractor grade laptop is made to travel in rough conditions much better than low end consumer grade laptops. I am guessing you already have a laptop, if it isn't quality then get a backup hard drive and upload to it daily. If you are in the market for a laptop check out:

   Lenovo Thinkpads
   Panasonic Toughbooks
   Samsung SSD

   gk

5. 
   BarryE | Jan 26, 2008 05:25pm | #7

   I started out with a padded case I got from Office Depot, but once I got the Jottodesk for my truck I don't use the case that much. It usually just gets carried from the truck to my office. The only time I use the case is going into the customers home or if I'm flying.

   I am liking that hardcase they showed in JLC though. <g>

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   Barry E-Remodeler

    

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   MikeSmith | Jan 26, 2008 06:10pm | #8

   Andersen Windows  gave me a nice  soft attache' case... it's perfect for my 17" laptop

   see if your window distributor has one 

   Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
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   MikeSmith | Jan 26, 2008 07:29pm | #9

   here's what it looks like.... and it has lot's of room for other paraphanalia

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   Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   JHOLE | Jan 26, 2008 07:38pm | #10

   Cool thanks.

   Why do you store your paraphenalia with your laptop?

   Am i missin' sumtin'?

    

    

    

    

    

    

   ere.Remodeling Contractor just on the other side of the Glass City

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   IMERC | Jan 26, 2008 08:04pm | #11

   keeps it all in one easy to find location.... 

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   JHOLE | Jan 26, 2008 08:37pm | #12

   I would think you'd end up with too many twinkie crumbs in your keyboard after awhile...Remodeling Contractor just on the other side of the Glass City

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   IMERC | Jan 26, 2008 08:39pm | #13

   it's the seeds that get annoying.... 

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

   WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   JHOLE | Jan 26, 2008 09:03pm | #14

   Twinkies have seeds?

   I hadn't noticed...

   Guess they come from somewhere, twinkie trees.....huh. never really thought about it.

   I'll check with Doud.Remodeling Contractor just on the other side of the Glass City

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   seeyou | Jan 26, 2008 10:15pm | #15

   I've been using the Fine Homebuilding goodie bag from Northfest. Perfect size with mesh pockets on the outside.

   http://grantlogan.net/

    

   "Because I really want to live in a country where the poor people are fat. "- Unidentified Indian Immigrant when asked why he wants to come to America
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   JHOLE | Jan 27, 2008 01:00am | #16

   Damn, another reason I shoulda made a fest.

   Just to be clear - you do keep your laptop in it - right.

   Or is this where you keep your bowl and twinkie seeds ?  - ;)

   Thanks, so many options I don't know what system to set up. Lots of parameters and concerns. Think I'll drink on it.

    Remodeling Contractor just on the other side of the Glass City

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   seeyou | Jan 27, 2008 01:12am | #17

   I don't keep my laptop in it, but I haul it in it. Don't eat twinkies and don't keep the seeds.http://grantlogan.net/

    

   "Because I really want to live in a country where the poor people are fat. "- Unidentified Indian Immigrant when asked why he wants to come to America

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   JHOLE | Jan 27, 2008 01:35am | #18

   Keep?

   Crackin' me up.

   Don't know how this got here, but it's semi entertaining.

   Don't partake - twinkies or seed producing "herbs".

   But I have - just didn't exhale - ;)

   Good heads up on the Fine building bag, - JUSTIIIINNNNNNN !

   I'm still trying to get a good system, and appreciate all on topic input, thanks man.Remodeling Contractor just on the other side of the Glass City