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What's the best hardcase for a W500?

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What's the best hardcase for a W500?

#1 Post by cultOfThinkpad » Wed Jun 01, 2022 2:14 am

I'm looking about for a suitable and protective hardcase for my W500, particularly from the Pelican brand which I'm led to believe is the best around.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a case that'll fit my Thinkpad, while still being able to fit in a backpack?

Thanks.

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Re: What's the best hardcase for a W500?

#2 Post by retrofitit » Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:29 am

You want a hard case...
You want a case that fits in a backpack...

Those two are pretty likely to be mutually incompatible.
Which is most important?

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Re: What's the best hardcase for a W500?

#3 Post by benlimanto » Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:41 pm

retrofitit wrote:
Sat Oct 08, 2022 11:29 am
You want a hard case...
You want a case that fits in a backpack...

Those two are pretty likely to be mutually incompatible.
Which is most important?
Uhm... the case???
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Re: What's the best hardcase for a W500?

#4 Post by MikalE » Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:12 pm

Pelican 1495 hands down. Get a big backpack...
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Re: What's the best hardcase for a W500?

#5 Post by unix_joe » Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:37 pm

MikalE wrote:
Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:12 pm
Pelican 1495 hands down. Get a big backpack...
Seconded. I use this for my P71 when travelling overseas and it's great. It still counts as a "small personal item" in addition to your carry-on, and can be stuffed in the overhead bin.
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