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catalystC · Apr 17, 2003, 11:59 PM

http://www.samsonitecompanystores.co...=-1&pc=C30

Ryan1524 · Apr 18, 2003, 12:06 AM

if you're a professional, no, if you're a student, yes..

catalystC · Apr 18, 2003, 12:10 AM

Taking a trip with the PB, thought it would be good protection.

The bling factor is a bonus.

tyrelle · Apr 18, 2003, 01:06 AM

I had something similiar to that but for my files and other important fraternity stuff...it was very nice..very professional looking yet hip.

I would rock it hard.

Vond · Apr 18, 2003, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by catalystC:
http://www.samsonitecompanystores.co...=-1&pc=C30

Wow, check out the price comparison:

Compare at : $129.95
Our Price : $149.95
(Savings of: ($20.00))

Nice of them to tell you that you can get it for $20 cheaper elsewhere. Now if they'd only tell you where!

nobitacu · Apr 18, 2003, 02:06 AM

This would be a little bit too much for me.

Ming

Crusoe · Apr 18, 2003, 02:56 AM

Wow! Very nice case. I've been looking for hard body with a shoulder strap.

xylon · Apr 18, 2003, 11:28 AM

That, people, is a nice case. I'm tempted to buy one even though I've already ordered a bag and that case would scream money on campus (which, for me, is bad). I guess it all breaks down to where you're going to use it and personal taste, but I definitely give that two thumbs up, wwwwaaaayyyy uuppppp.

AssassyN · Apr 18, 2003, 11:29 AM

Extremely nice in my opinion...I wish I had the cash for a Zero Halliburton silver case, I love the look of metal cases.

djjava · Apr 18, 2003, 11:34 AM

as long as you can move that foam divider to make for the 17", boy would that case be nice. all you need is mathcing handcuffs and people might think you are privileged enough to carry the nuclear football.

Very nice case, but right now, my $150 brenthaven is fine. if you got the dough.... go for it.

catalystC · Apr 18, 2003, 01:24 PM

Wootwoot, won a ebay auction for a brand new in the box one, for $90. Not to shabby, the foam insert is adjustable to fit the 17".

I'll post some pics, once PB makes it here. I"m sure the case will come sooner then the pb.

morlium · Apr 18, 2003, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Extremely nice in my opinion...I wish I had the cash for a Zero Halliburton silver case, I love the look of metal cases.

The Zero Halliburton D5 case fits the 17" perfectly ... as if it were made for it. It comes highly recommended.

I'll post pics later for anyone's who's interested.

djjava · Apr 18, 2003, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by morlium:
The Zero Halliburton D5 case fits the 17" perfectly ... as if it were made for it. It comes highly recommended.

I'll post pics later for anyone's who's interested.

yes, please do.

AssassyN · Apr 18, 2003, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by djjava:
yes, please do.

Ooooh, agreed! *drool*

fisherKing · Apr 18, 2003, 04:59 PM

maybe make a sticker for the side that says "steal me"...

(prefer more low-key case for my pb)

Mohammed Al-Sabah · Apr 18, 2003, 06:44 PM

nice case! but hmm to big for me i think to carry around

jamez bond · Apr 19, 2003, 03:00 AM

I was going for a case like this (metal, but another brand) a while back, but decided not to, because of the stuff that is in the lid. If I was going for a case like this, the computer would have had to be in a sleeve. If not, the suff in the lid would scratch things up.

And, it has a lot of room around the laptop (top and bottom), when you put this case upright, won't the laptop sort of bounce from side to side??

Looks VERY cool though...

Mastrap · Apr 19, 2003, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by fisherKing:
maybe make a sticker for the side that says "steal me"...

(prefer more low-key case for my pb)

Exactly. I prefer my computer bags to look as cheap as possible.

morlium · 03:40 PM

as promised, here's the Halliburton pics .
... how's that for a "Steal Me" sign!?!?

jdboca · Apr 20, 2003, 05:32 PM

Where can we buy the Halliburton aluminum cases for the 17in powerbooks? I really want one!

bbales · Apr 20, 2003, 07:30 PM

OK, I have to ask -- what does "bling" mean? I ask, only because in our house it's a shorthand term we use -- and I've never heard it used anywhere else! Then again, I'm in my middle 40s -- it's probably young slang...

bateman1 · Apr 20, 2003, 08:26 PM

bling (adj.) - 1. a characteristic of an item promoting a large expenditure

other uses: bling bling, blingin'

rambo47 · Apr 20, 2003, 08:39 PM

Flashy jewelry like what rappers flaunt is referred to "Bling Bling" in the 'hood. We don't have many hoods up here on L5' but I try to keep up

xylon · Apr 21, 2003, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by bateman1:
bling (adj.) - 1. a characteristic of an item promoting a large expenditure

other uses: bling bling, blingin'

Haha!!

baglunch · Apr 21, 2003, 01:23 PM

Out here, I might as well rock my 17" on a chain around my neck to floss. It's the equivalent to platinum and diamonds to computer and design geeks.