Laptop mat and case

[Stephen_N.I.]

Hi,
I've noticed these mats on the bay, just wondering if anyone has any and are they any use?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Notebook-Laptop-Gel-Cooler-Cooling-Mat-Pad-Tray-Stand_W0QQitemZ230209275037QQihZ013QQcategoryZ9691 5QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Also, I'm looking for a budget 17" hard plastic/metal case for laptop.
Any ideas where I can source one on the net?
Cheers

[Dragonfly]

ive got the blue LED 3 fan usb one from ebay and one bought from pc world for 3 times as much with 2 fans can't speak for the gel ones.

[Vectis]

Also, I'm looking for a budget 17" hard plastic/metal case for laptop.
Any ideas where I can source one on the net?
Cheers

If it's for transporting it rather than framing it then

these (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=36796&C=Maplin&U=SearchTop&T=aluminium%20case&doy=9m1) are perfect. Cut the foam to size, sorted. They regularly run these at £14.99 if you can wait a while.

[pagan_flame]

Also, I'm looking for a budget 17" hard plastic/metal case for laptop.
Any ideas where I can source one on the net?I carry mine (and transformer, ground loop isolator, mouse, cables and external sound card) in a slimline metal briefcase - the sort of thing that Chef's Knife Sets come in. OK mine was from a car boot sale for 50p, but...

...Here's one (with Free Knives) for 20 quid (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRIMA-12-Piece-CHEFS-KNIFE-SET-IN-CASE-NEW-RRP-69_W0QQitemZ250202681035QQihZ015QQcategoryZ20638QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) or a s/h one (without knives) for £3.20 ATM (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/METAL-BRIEFCASE-6-Digit-Lock-Suitable-For-Laptop-PC_W0QQitemZ310012823070QQihZ021QQcategoryZ31521QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).

[djsteve10]

Cooling fans are a great bit of kit if you don't have a laptop with a decent fan it it!!

Just make sure you clean the fans on the cooling mat!!

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