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I'm on the hunt for the ultimate carrying case for a 15" WS T61. Going on the road and need something that will hold up to travel. I prefer the utilitarian or conservative corporate look.

I'd go with the Pelican 1490 CC but Pelican says it's not a good fit (Note: I saw a thread about this -- I didn't think the side of the T61 was protected enough in the pictures) The 1495 looks like it will fit but weighs a ton.

Is there a utilitarian or corporate hard shell that will do the trick?? Sure would appreciate any advice....

www.booq.com You won't be disappointed. (I recommend a Vyper case especially)

Liberte-
Years ago I needed to carry around a lot of camera gear and didn't want to use a Halliburton case because they scream "steal me!" too loudly. I picked up an inexpensive Samsonite attache case (I think they come in 3" and 5" thickness and should still be around) and laid in some dense foam rubber, then cut it to fit, like a Pelican box.
Works very nicely--and you can't beat a "plain" attache case for corporate casual. Pick any one of them that you like, and if you go to a thrift store they are usually a whole $5 in the used luggage section. The sheet of foam will cost you more than that from an upholstery store.<G>

hellosailor wrote:Liberte-
Years ago I needed to carry around a lot of camera gear and didn't want to use a Halliburton case because they scream "steal me!" too loudly. I picked up an inexpensive Samsonite attache case (I think they come in 3" and 5" thickness and should still be around) and laid in some dense foam rubber, then cut it to fit, like a Pelican box.
Works very nicely--and you can't beat a "plain" attache case for corporate casual. Pick any one of them that you like, and if you go to a thrift store they are usually a whole $5 in the used luggage section. The sheet of foam will cost you more than that from an upholstery store.<G>

Wow -- sounds seriously creative. I'm gonna haveta give this a try. Thanks!

Try Vanguard. I have a luxor. It is built like a tank.