From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Sat May 22 1999 - 20:11:56 EDT
Vince..
Yes, it does..
while i have never shoved my 770Z in one of the defcon-III cases, they look to be
able to take the 770 and i have been selling them to 770 owners in italy..
just sent two more there last week..
with the shipping they are expensive there, so they really must like them..
i thing they look good and they are not expensive for what you get..
Vincent Poy wrote:
> On Mon, 17 May 1999, Bill Morrow wrote:
>
> > On those rare occasions that i actually GO someplace with my 770Z, i use a zero
> > haliburton camera case..
> > hard aluminum and weather tight with acombination lock..
>
> Wow, must be protected like a tank =)
>
> > i have sold a few port defcon-III cases and they LOOK nice with the remote
> > control burglar alarm and a bunch of pockets..
> > my cost is $110~ and i sell them for $125 or thereabouts..
> > (this is NOT a commercial)
>
> Does the Port DefCon-III case even fit the 770Z? The remote does
> look nice from what I can see.
>
> Cheers,
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> > Vincent Poy wrote:
> >
> > > On Fri, 14 May 1999, Rick Floyd wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello Rick,
> > >
> > > > If you're looking for a case that holds the larger 770s, check out:
> > > >
> > > > http://www.pbsource.com/cases/
> > > >
> > > > This is actually for PowerBooks, but the 14.1" 770s are about the same size
> > > > as the G3 14.1" PowerBook.
> > >
> > > I thought the shape of the PB's were different than the TP's.
> > >
> > > > I have the Tenba c434 Access Pack and find that it fits my 770ED well. It's
> > > > much lighter (3 lbs) than the 770 Port case. The only drawback to the Tenba
> > > > case is that it's thicker than I would like. This is both because it has
> > > > enough space to hold the 770, accessories, file folders and several large
> > > > books books, and because it's overengineered, with pretty much everything
> > > > padded. In addition, this bag can be expanded and has external pockets for
> > > > things like cellphones. If you're worried about breaking your investment,
> > > > or anything you carry with it, this is a good choice.
> > >
> > > How much does the Tenba case cost compared to the Port? Speaking
> > > about the Port 770 Deluxe case for those that have it, I was just curious
> > > where others put each item that ships with the 9549-8AU 770Z in the case?
> > >
> > > > I also have the Spire Zoom backpack (www.spireusa.com). It has become my
> > > > preferred method of Thinkpad transport. It's light, comfortable and well
> > > > made. It doesn't scream "I'm a laptop! Steal me!" It holds the 770 (in a
> > > > padded sleeve), accessories, a few file folders and a couple of small
> > > > books. It doesn't provide the level of protection that the Tenba case
> > > > provides, but I've never dropped a Thinkpad (in 5 years of lugging them
> > > > around), so I don't regret the change. Or at least I won't until the first
> > > > time...
> > >
> > > Hmmm, this might be what I need since I already carry a backpack
> > > for school.
> > >
> > > > Rick
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Vince - vince_at_MCESTATE.COM - vince_at_GAIANET.NET ________ __ ____
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> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Live Long and Prosper, Happy trails...
> >
> > ** Bill Morrow ** :-)
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> > 770Z-8AU, 760ED, 760CD, (5)701C, 560E, 755CE, 750C et al...
> >
> > Including, but not limited to, Subject to prior sale, Your mileage will vary,
> > Done on a
> > closed road with a professional driver AND Do not try this at home..
> >
> >
> >
-- Live Long and Prosper, Happy trails...** Bill Morrow ** :-) Compuserve Thinkpad(c) Forum Sysop WEB page http://thinkpads.com Thinkpad User Community: http://thinkpads.com/enter.html e-mail: bill_at_thinkpads.com, penzance_at_icanect.net 770Z-8AU, 760ED, 760CD, (5)701C, 560E, 755CE, 750C et al...
Including, but not limited to, Subject to prior sale, Your mileage will vary, Done on a closed road with a professional driver AND Do not try this at home..
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