Good Thinkpad Case?

[BigWarpGuy]

With airline restricting notebook (and other electronics) not being allowed as carry on, what would be a good notebook case that would survive a baggage handdler at an airport?

[AlphaKilo470]

Well, with the way things are now, I wouldn't even bring a laptop on the plane; I just wouldn't trust the airlines with it now. If I did need a laptop though, I'd just throw it in my everyday Samsonite case then have it secure and packed deep into my hardshell suitcase.

[BigWarpGuy]

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By K.C. Jones
TechWeb

Aug 11, 2006 08:06 PM

Some companies are beginning to rethink laptop security policies in light of the United Kingdom's ban on electronic devices in airplane cabins.

Others are pressuring authorities to ease the restrictions, which prevent business travelers leaving the United Kingdom from keeping close tabs on the machines and the sensitive data they contain.

In the meantime, security providers are offering a few tips for travelers flying in and out of the United Kingdom. ...."
http://www.informationweek.com/news/sho ... =191902154

[DIGITALgimpus]

I've heard nothing but good things for ZERO Halliburton and Pelican. Both extremely expensive.

I've even heard of people using FedEx and UPS over checking their laptop... at least with a courrier it goes in a brown box, inconspicuous and not likely to be stolen. And you can insure it (remember, airlines have 0 liability in almost all situations, including intentional neglect or mishandling).

I was overseas just when the whole bombing story broke... and flying home that friday from Amsterdam... it's a giant mess. Last time I likely take my laptop traveling. Just not worth it. Even though I was able to take it through. Between the potential to be stolen while going through security (they don't care who grabs what when it comes out the X-Ray, they just push to get you out of the way, if you have your stuff or not), and lost checked luggage... just not worth it.

[lucas]

i'd either buy a pelican case or ship it fedex.

[claudeo]

I started looking seriously into this a couple of weeks ago. Seems the way to go is something like Pelican. You definitely want:
*ATA certified or at least designed for ATA compliance
*As light as possible.
Now those can be contradictory, since traditional ATA cases are built with lots of plywood and metal, but the newer cases using new materials are much lighter. Traditional ATA cases can easily exceed the new 50lbs. weight limit, and are too expensive to travel with overseas.
The Pelican looks like the only one that is readily available that you can also use as cabin carry-on. There are other brands but for some reason they make it really hard to buy from them.

[k2jsv]

http://www.all-pelican-cases-4-less.com ... _1510.html

I use that case when traveling. My DSLR, Laptop, 2 way radios and other various electronics. Being as OCD as I am, I take a photo of the contents packed up with my wife's camera, make an inventory list and laminate it. Lock said case with TSA locks... and life is good.

I had an item "lost" from that case once. With a call to the airline, then going to the airport to show them my inventory list etc, plus the TSA "lovenote" I got a check for the missing item. Luckily I haven't had a problem since.