Smallest bag/slipcase that will hold X30 plus AC adapter

[ferrell]

I am currently carrying around my X30 (+ accessories) in an old Dell case. The problem with this is that the case weighs more than the laptop itself(!), and I am losing much of the benefit of having a small/light laptop.

I have seen a few small "slipcases" for sale, but the ones I have seen only seem to accommodate the laptop itself (no space for AC adapter)

What I am looking for is the smallest/lightest case that will hold both my X30 and the AC adapter. Any style case is good, but I travel by bicycle often, so a backpack or messenger bag style would be best.

Thanks!

[seneca]

The best and most cheap option is to use a regular backpack and a neoprene sleeve. That way the laptop gets protection from scratches and beating. The X-series are all very tough and I think a neoprene sleeve and backpack would be more then enough protection.

I have the STM Small Sphere backpack:

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=118367

And it's really good protection for my X40, but it's a bit on the impractical side. At least for me as a techinician. For a salesman or a student, the document storage compartment would be more relevant.

I need a bigger compartment with room for a 15pcs cd-case and perhaps a screwdriver or two and a hsb harddrive.

[fschwep]

I agree that using a regular small backpack and a neoprene sleeve may be the best solution. I keep my X30 in a Crumpler 12-inch sleeve, which offers very decent protection, and slip in an old Tenba shoulder bag or (depending on the situation) a small backpack. AC adapter and small accessories go in small bags in corners of the pack; I have an external DVD burner that can fit in a typical 15- or 20-CD sleeve (after taking out the CD sleeve interior of course). I find it more practical to carry stuff like the AC adapter etc. separately, as typical laptop cases with special compartments for these tend to be much too large and indeed you lose the portability advantage of having a small subnotebook.
Another advantage of using a sleeve in a non-laptop backpack or shoulder bag (preferably a bit worn and sloppy looking) is that it is far less obvious that you are carrying something worth stealing. You can avoid the usual laptop bag/backpack brands that can be recognized from a mile away. For extra protection, you can always add a piece of closed-cell hardfoam in de bottom or back of the outer bag or pack. I have 1 cm of such foam in the bottom of my Tenba, so it will offer some extra impact protection in case I put the bag down or shove it a bit hard.
For the neoprene sleeve I can really recommend the Crumpler. No frills, nice thick neoprene, enormous zipper, and a good fit.

[Ken Fox]

I am currently carrying around my X30 (+ accessories) in an old Dell case. The problem with this is that the case weighs more than the laptop itself(!), and I am losing much of the benefit of having a small/light laptop.

I have seen a few small "slipcases" for sale, but the ones I have seen only seem to accommodate the laptop itself (no space for AC adapter)

What I am looking for is the smallest/lightest case that will hold both my X30 and the AC adapter. Any style case is good, but I travel by bicycle often, so a backpack or messenger bag style would be best.

Thanks!

Sony made a neoprene sleeve for it's subnotebooks that fits my X32 perfectly. Although there is no room for the AC adapter, the sleeve came with a separate small zip neoprene enclosure that fit the adapter and cord well. Going into a back pack, the sleeve and bag for the adapter are perfect. There is no room for any other storage.

The product I bought (whose model number I posted in a recent previous thread here) is apparently no longer being made, but I bet there is a replacement and doing a little looking around will find the Sony Vaio neoprene set that will fit an X-series thinkpad rather well.

ken