Laptop cases/backpacks for 18.4" laptop

[Nancy Palmquist]

Ken,

I use the SCO case I got a few back.  Unfortunately, it is not a back 
pack style, like you want.  Duct tape might help you adapt it.

;-)

Nancy

On 3/11/2010 11:19 AM, John Esak wrote:
> Hey Ken,
> The case I've been using on my HP 17" is the filePro case that was given out
> at an old filePro convention. It has filePro sewn into the front of it...the
> computer swims in there easily by 1.2", so an 18.2" thing would fit.  It is
> very cool because it has lots of pockets for different things and stuff.  I
> would give you mine, but I don't like you enough.
>
> John
>
> P.s. - Do I even *need* the :-). Have we gotten that stupid yet?
>
>
>
>    
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: filepro-list-bounces+john=valar.com at lists.celestial.com
>> [mailto:filepro-list-bounces+john=valar.com at lists.celestial.co
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> m] On Behalf Of Kenneth Brody
>    
>> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:04 AM
>> To: 'FilePro Mailing List'
>> Subject: OT: Laptop cases/backpacks for 18.4" laptop
>>
>> Does anyone on this list have experience getting a carrying
>> case or backpack
>> for an 18.4" laptop?  I can't seem to find anything larger
>> than for a 17"
>> laptop.
>>
>> It's a Toshiba Satellite, P505 series.  According to Toshiba,
>> the laptop is
>> 17.4"W x 11.6"D x 1.68"H.
>>
>>       http://laptops.toshiba.com/laptops/satellite/P500
>>
>> Also according to Toshiba, the Targus TXL617 backpack is for
>> laptops "18.4
>> inch and under":
>>
>>
>> http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/adet.to?poid=268655&tab=fe
>>      
> atures&top=true
>    
>> However, according to Amazon, the inside dimensions only
>> accommodate a 17"
>> laptop, up to 16.5" wide:
>>
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Targus-TXL617-17-Notebook-Backpack/dp/B0001EMM10
>>
>> (Which makes sense, given the terminal "17" in the model
>> number.  I can't
>> find a model ending in "18" or "19".)
>>
>> Searches for "18 inch laptop case" come up with cases that
>> are 18" in the
>> exterior, but still too small inside.  :-(
>>
>> Ideas, tips, pointers, etc. greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -- 
>> Kenneth Brody
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