Macbook Pro Protective Hard Case?

[groove-agent]

Hi all,

I have a 17" MBP and want to take it with me to work. To be environmentally conscious I've decided to bike. I'd like to put my MBP in a hard shell case to protect it from flexing, humidity, and scratching. It has to fit around the laptop and be small enough to fit in a backpack. Does anyone know where I can find such a beast? Thanks.

 

[Hard-Hat-Mac]

not sure about humidty but this will protect it from everything else

http://www.speckproducts.com/for-macbook17.html

 

[pimperrnel]

Crumpler gear?

http://dvshop.ca/perifs/compbgs.html

 

[Papajohn56]

It won't protect it from humidity unless it's airtight.

 

[Semo]

You might want to try this one. It is tough and waterproof.

http://www.casesbypelican.com/pelican_1490_laptop_case.htm

 

[smartin684]

Infocase at Apple store

I bought this one for my macbook. Maybe they have one for your 17". It is VERY rugged, unlike the BooQ case. It is some kinda molded foam with soft inner lining. Its just a sleeve, so no room for your accessories.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?spart=TL477LL/A

 

[groove-agent]

Thanks to everyone who replied. What I'm looking for is more of an enclosure of some sort, like the laptop sleeves you see everywhere, but made out of hard plastic or aluminum to protect the chasis. I've seen the Speck stuff, but that's if you want to keep the laptop in the enclosure. I'm sure I've seen it somewhere...

 

[MikeyTree]

I'd recommend the Brain Cell by Tom Bihn. http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0390 You can find several reviews of it through Google. It looks to be the single most protective case, if you use it right (only using the vertical one vertically, and the horizontal one horizontally).

 

[randfee2]

isaver shell

I have this and I like it very much. Far sturdier than the normal sleeves, very very well cushioned! Excellent to put in a backpack or carry around on its own!

iSaver Shell

Here is a video! go and advance to 2:30!

 

[RichL]

You might want to try this one. It is tough and waterproof.

http://www.casesbypelican.com/pelican_1490_laptop_case.htm

ROFL @ that! I couldn't help myself...It looks like something out of a Hollywood action movie with some secret agents and junk.