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So simple its genuis!

Submitted by: corporate_hipster
Created: Feb 8, 2008, 8:16 am

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The Idea

A back pack style strap for laptop and tablet computers. Rather than have a carrying case there would be a universal velcro strap for laptop computers. This could be a great intrest to persons who use PC tablets because they become heavy to carry after a while. Its also a cost cutting measure but not intended to replace carrying cases.

I thought of this idea when I was...

The idea comes from the handles some gamers have on their PCs when attending LAN parties. I thought of the application more when I noticed my little brother gets tired carring around the laptop his school assigned him. Also, the school couldnt afford to get him a carrying case.
I also attended an auto show where a speaker was gathering information on her PC tablet. She mentioned that it was heavy to carry after a while.

Comments Posted

rjarvis Posted: February 8, 2008, 7:05 pm

I want something to protect my system though.

vanhees Posted: February 11, 2008, 4:56 am

http://www.laptopstraps.com/
etc.

iamready Posted: February 13, 2008, 3:06 pm

I think that is a great idea. what about cost? what about protection from others?

fossiloflife Posted: February 14, 2008, 3:20 am

tommy did his job!

corporate_hipster Posted: February 15, 2008, 9:16 am

Hmm..looks like someone beat me to it. Although I was thinking more like a messenger bag strap.

PeeJayEl Posted: February 15, 2008, 9:46 pm

So simple... you're a moron!!

PeeJayEl Posted: February 15, 2008, 9:54 pm

Still think you're simple... wish I could vote you down more!!

PhilipH Posted: February 16, 2008, 6:29 pm

The product might be useful but I'm not convinced by the way you're trying to sell it. Carrying the laptop by a strap won't (significantly) reduce its weight compared to carrying it in a proper case, and the case provides more protection.

What the strap will do is, as described on the site Tommy found, make carrying the laptop on the occasions one can't be bothered with the full case safer. For this application, it's important that it's easier to attach the laptop to the strap than put it in the case - this isn't necessarily the case with the straps shown on the site!

NB that site does sell shoulder straps as a separate accessory to add to the carrying handles.

GordonMcDowell Posted: February 19, 2008, 9:33 am

vanhees thanks for pointing the straps out. Upon hearing corporate_hipster's idea I thought... hey that would be pretty cool. Usually though it would be inappropriate... I'd need to haul a power supply and mouse too. But on occasion it might come in handy.

rjarvis - "I want something to protect my system though."

My HEAD is my system protection. When I slip and fall, I use my skull to absorb the impact of the fall, and protect my precious precious laptop.

corporate_hipster Posted: February 19, 2008, 10:45 am

actually..is all gives me a design idea that i guess i can post for the next round.

I’m enjoying talking about all these ideas. Thanks again for everyone that reviewed this.

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