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iNub
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Nov 27, 2001, 12:56 AM
 
Oh well. I'm looking for a decent carrying case for my 2001 IceBook. I've looked at the Jam iBook Binder ( http://www.jambags.com/ibbinder.html ), and it was nice looking, for a decent price. Is there anything you guys could recommend that would work better than that? I'm really hoping for a price under $60.
     
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Nov 27, 2001, 01:10 AM
 
Planning ahead? Good idea, the ibook may be rugged, but the top gets scratches if you aren't careful.

All of the following cost less than $60.
http://www.macyummies.com/imibcarcas.html
http://www.madsonline.com/

click on the cases tab.

You can get one made for the Dual USB for 58 bucks, or you could check http://www.thepouch.com/ for an ibook one (they have one, but I had trouble navagating to find it).
     
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Nov 27, 2001, 01:12 AM
 
Whoops, looks like you the ibookbinder is on there. Perhaps you haven't looked at the others yet.


Might want to try this one too: http://www.macyummies.com/caslognle2ne.html

It's got better protection than the ibookbinder, but it doens't let people see the logo either... choices choices .

[ 11-27-2001: Message edited by: rampant ]
     
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Nov 27, 2001, 01:58 AM
 
Some recent raves about www.sfbags.com in this thread.

Keep the rubber side down!
     
iNub  (op)
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Nov 28, 2001, 04:45 AM
 
I'm seriously leaning toward the iBook Binder, because I like the design. (Not the one with the cheezy window in it, though.) It's going to be well-protected anyways. My main concern is keeping it shut while it's in my backpack, and having all my software CDs in one spot. And it's only $45, sfbags.com charges an arm and a leg. I'm a poor-ass mama's boy.

Thanks for the advice.

[ 11-28-2001: Message edited by: iNub ]
     
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Nov 28, 2001, 05:20 PM
 
I got this at Macworld NY last summer and it's kept my iBook in great condition. And I carry it around in a cheap $20 Gap bag so it's been a nice low-cost carrying case...
     
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Nov 29, 2001, 01:32 PM
 
I've got an Eagle Creek computer safe--$25-26 list, $20 on sale. Can be used as a sleeve or a carrying bag. Very basic, but sturdy and well made. Fits the iBook really well. Shoulder strap not included, but the rings for a shoulder strap are built in. If you don't need sexy, for the money I think it's hard to beat.
     
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Nov 29, 2001, 01:36 PM
 
(p.s.: I got mine at ebags.com.)
     
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Nov 29, 2001, 05:25 PM
 
If you are talking cases. Nothing beats Water Field!!!
http://www.sfbags.com

Sleeves or cases, they have it all!!! (No I do not work for them.)[/LIST]
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Nov 29, 2001, 06:23 PM
 
Originally posted by iMan:
<STRONG>If you are talking cases. Nothing beats Water Field!!!
http://www.sfbags.com

Sleeves or cases, they have it all!!! (No I do not work for them.)[/LIST]</STRONG>
i just got a sleevcase from sfbags.com yesturday. it is awesome, very rugged, and just the right size for what it is meant for.

too bad my ibook hasn't arrived yet *pouts*
     
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Nov 30, 2001, 11:23 PM
 
Hello, I don't have an iBook, but I am partial to timbuk2 bags. They make great messenger bags and they have a laptop case model. Even though it's not under $60, they are extremely durable and they're made in San Francisco, hand made too if I remember correctly.

URL=http://www.timbuk2.com]Timbuk2.com[/URL] In case you're interested!
     
   
 
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