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« on: November 14, 2010, 06:59:57 PM » |
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Howdy folks,
I'm a brand new member, and I've been doing a lot of board reading today.
I've read many references to transporting your computers on your bikes, and I was wondering if anyone has had problems as a result.
I often want to take my comp with me, but I'm concerned about vibration damaging the internals if it's strapped to the back, and I'm also reluctant to use a back-pack because I'm afraid the small "here-and-there" bumps and knocks will cause some sort of damage.
I have a top-of-the-line MBP, and I don't want to hurt it...
I'd be very interested in hearing your thoughts on the matter.
Thanks,
Eric M.
2005 S4R: ...full Zard, Lane splitters, blah-blah, etc.
...and I see a Dyno Jet Power Commander in my future... ...but really, it's plenty powerful as it is... ...had it to 130 this afternoon... ...and it didn't take long to get there...
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matmcd78
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« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2010, 08:08:11 PM » |
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Been riding with my laptop in a Swiss Gear bag to work and school for over two years. No probs. Just keep a trashbag in the bottom for suprise downpours.
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SacDuc
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« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2010, 08:25:07 PM » |
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I commute with a laptop all of the time. I use a Chrome messenger bag and a cheap padded lap top case from office max. Never had a problem.
And matmcd78 is spot on. Keep a plastic bag with you.
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arai_speed
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« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2010, 09:13:19 PM » |
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Your precious "top-of-the-line MBP" will be just fine. I have an incase sling backpcack and I've never had a problem commuting to and from work, nor has the MBP.  |
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He Man
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« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2010, 09:42:33 PM » |
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the hell is an MBP? Milton Bradly PC?  I travel with my HP everyday in NYC. its probably going to see more bumps than ur MBP will see in its life time its fine. 2 years |
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arai_speed
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« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2010, 10:18:09 PM » |
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the hell is an MBP? Milton Bradly PC? I travel with my HP everyday in NYC. its probably going to see more bumps than ur MBP will see in its life time its fine. 2 years MAC BOOK PRO |
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« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2010, 10:20:53 PM » |
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My work laptop has probably done over 20,000 miles in a backpack with a padded section, no issues. I think it gets more abuse when I travel with it.
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« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2010, 10:27:43 PM » |
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i have my netbook in my bag with no padding, just in a pocket, pretty much all the time
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« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2010, 12:01:46 AM » |
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I commute with a laptop all of the time. I use a Chrome messenger bag and a cheap padded lap top case from office max. Never had a problem.
And matmcd78 is spot on. Keep a plastic bag with you.
sac
I pack mine everyday and never had an issue. Big +1 on the Chrome bags. Hauls a laptop, 6 pack, and sweaty gym clothes with ease. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2010, 03:34:19 AM » |
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MAC BOOK PRO
Figures a Mac person would worry about a few bumps hurting their "paid a ton for styling" laptop. That $250 acer closeout surfs porn works just fine AND you'll have more money left over for farkles! |
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2010, 05:07:10 AM » |
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Figures a Mac person would worry about a few bumps hurting their "paid a ton for styling" laptop. That $250 acer closeout surfs porn works just fine AND you'll have more money left over for farkles!
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Ahks
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« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2010, 05:24:03 AM » |
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"paid a ton for styling" laptop Don't you ride a Ducati? lol There's a bit of a "style premium" on that name too. Besides... Rest assured that MacBooks have a higher failure rate than Dell. I knew a guy that worked for a computer recycling center in the Nashville area and they got tons of new Macs that had been RMA'd into the trash bin. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2010, 05:35:10 AM » |
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Laptop -> Axio hardcase -> Kriega backpack = :-)
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« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2010, 07:39:01 AM » |
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Don't you ride a Ducati? lol There's a bit of a "style premium" on that name too.
Ha...someone had to say it. Well done! |
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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2010, 08:29:41 AM » |
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I love all things apple, except their laptops. My experience has been one of overheating, repairs and more overheating. It reminds me of my experiences with mid-80s Chrysler products.
Kreiga r-25 does a great job of carrying either my work-provided compaq or my cursed macbook.
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