Eee PC (or any Laptop) Case on the Cheap

Eee PC (or any Laptop) Case on the Cheap
Looking around Instructables, I've seen several inexpensive laptop cases/sleeves. These two instructables, Duct Tape Laptop Sleeve and Cardboard/Duct Tape Laptop Case inspired me to make my own.

Features:
Space for Eee PC (or Laptop of your choice)
Space for AC Adapter
Snazzy Duct Tape Finish
 
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Step 1Scrounge up some Material

Scrounge up some Material
This snazzy case uses the following materials:

Cardboard Enough to surround your laptop...and then some. Any box big enough should do.
Duct Tape The Force that holds the universe together...in any color(s) of your choice.
Foam Packing Sheet This will be used for the padding...bubblewrap might also work if done carefully.

And you'll probably want these tools too:

Razor/Box Cutter For cutting the cardboard...not your fingers.
Yard Stick Very useful for measuring things, though you could make due with a 12" scale.
Marking Implement Pen, Pencil, Marker, Quill, Charcoal Stick, etc.
Note: Scissors could probably be used in place of the Box Cutter

Oh, and a Laptop of some sort to put in when your finished...

(Sorry for the fuzzy pictures...I didn't find the 'Steadyshot' feature on the camera till later)
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9 comments
Mar 7, 2010. 8:08 AMrandomguy96 says:
How easily do you think I would be able to convert this into a messenger bag?
Jul 17, 2009. 9:49 AMLuminousObject says:
This is pretty cool. Is that the same netbook as this? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9382946&st=eee+pc&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1218095770391 Do you think that it is worth buying?
Jul 22, 2009. 8:39 AMLuminousObject says:
Okay, thanks.
Jun 29, 2009. 9:26 PMmastermakoko says:
wow...making this beats those sleeves at shop which could only cary the laptop! now i can bring my ac adaptor too...wow amazing... and best of all......... ITS CUSTOM MADE BABYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS MAN!
May 24, 2009. 6:21 PMCybergothiChe says:
that is sweet...NES styles
Apr 17, 2009. 5:15 PMsanty22 says:
looks like a NES. Sweet!
Apr 13, 2009. 7:25 AMstephenniall says:
Very nice!
Apr 3, 2009. 1:08 PMkathleenhenri says:
I like the way you took the idea of the cushioned duct tape case in the instructable I made and added the sturdiness of cardboard AND the slot for cords, etc. Great idea.

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