How to make a simple carrying case for the Asus Eee

I have been coveting the Asus Eee for a while now, and finally bought one. Because it's so small, I don't want to (and don't need to) carry it around in a traditional laptop case. The sleeve which ships with the Eee is nice if you're putting it into a purse or briefcase, but what if you just want to carry it in your hand?

I suspected the Eee could fit into a small, zippered binder, and my suspicions were correct! Although I was looking for something by Five Star, I could only find the large binders at my local office supplies store (which may be good for hiding a 14" laptop). I ended up getting a Day-Runner for $40. Although the Eee fits in the Day-Runner if you leave the binder clip in it, I didn't want to risk scratching the Eee.

This Instructable shows how to remove the binder clip.

What you need:
1. A Day-Runner.
2. Pliers.

Step 1 Collect your materials and supplies

Get a Day-Runner or other zippered binder which can fit an Eee. I picked up the 68331 model, which vits their 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" inserts. If you want to double-check the size, grab a ruler at the store and make sure the 'inside' measures approx 9" x 6.5". What I did was compare the size of my Eee against a notebook at home, then at the store used the same style of notebook to see if it would fit in the Day-Runner.

Get pliers.

Comments

[cathrynm]

Too cool and so easy! Just about 5 minutes of work on an unused day planner and I now have a really nice cover for my mini-Acer! Thanks for the idea and instructions!

[Phil B]

I just found this Instructable through the randomizer. If those wanting an Asus Eee are looking for a simple machine that loads fast for getting onto the Internet, they could get a free download of Puppy Linux and use a Live CD to load almost any laptop, even an older one. It loads in two minutes or less and shuts down in less than 30 seconds. My laptop came with XP, but I just use it with Puppy Linux most of the time.

[Weissensteinburg]

I want an eee so badly!

[runtherd99]

i want one even more

[whatsisface]

I'm getting an eee so badly!

[Weissensteinburg]

You're getting one, or you want one?

[whatsisface]

Getting one :D

[Weissensteinburg]

You lucky ducky!

[Joe Martin]

Got one! :P

[bumpus]

I also haz one.

[Stew2]

Cool case! And very inconspicuous too! Lots of people pack daytimers so no one would know it was a laptop. Might have to make one myself, thank you for the instructible :)

[luisrobles]

very nice laptop case.

[randomhat]

This also works with the 64piece cd case, though its a little long. And you can get pretty nice leather ones or even the molded fabric ones that are 'soft-shell' for 20$ in places like walmart or even your localdollar store sometimes. The eeePC is 8.66" x 6.3" x 1.26" Weight: 2.0lbs, and for more specs or to even buy, I recommend NCIX.com

[hondagofast]

My old Fujitsu is that small and has a touch screen... except the PCMCIA slots are shot, and it has no battery...

[Sbchristo]

Great Idea! I am typing this on my Eee PC right now, I do have to say that I love the Neoprene case that came with it, but I have been looking for another case as well. Do you plan on internally modding your Eee PC at all?

[Julianna]

I plan to, but I've never done a hardware mod before so it'll be "interesting", hehe.

I'm itching to do this to it, but need to re-learn how to solder:
http://jkkmobile.blogspot.com/2007/12/asus-eee-pc-with-touch-screen.html

[mdmoose29]

The Eee PC is only the greatest thing to come out of Asus since the 8 stage mobo power supply. jk.. but really.

[gmjhowe]

i like it, very simple, and effective, ive been eyeing up the eee also, only £200 but i dont have a need for a 7th computer, and i prefer my macbook, tho just thinking bout it, i wonder if i can get a macbook sized folder!

[Julianna]

The Eee is a sub-laptop. If you're curious, you can see my review and a slew of pictures on my blog: http://blog.juliannayau.com/2008/01/12/asus-eee-impressions/

[ninjapants]

I did a quick google and some poking to find out what this Eee thing is.
Basically, it's an ultra-light linux laptop designed for mobility and ease of use.
more here (requires flash)

[Kiteman]

I also do not recognise the "Eee", but a nicely-done project.

[GorillazMiko]

I don't really know what an Asus Eee is, but this Instructable looks like it could help a lot of people that have the Asus Eee thing, nice job.