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    Slight size adjustment to the Size 7 Brain Cell?

    Hello all,
    So after a quick query about a brain cell for my MSI Wind U100 (asking about the size 5) I discovered the Size 7 horizontal version is coming. Now after doing some quick calculations I found that dimensionally speaking the 188mm and 35 mm dimensions are spot on but the width (248mm) is about 12mm too narrow. So, might I humbly suggest stretching this dimension a tad bit? That way it could fit the MSI and a plethora of other netbooks. Thanks for listening to the rantings of a netbook addict. Can't wait to order my ID this weekend!

    Cheers,
    Nik
    ID (Black/Steel/Wasabi) w/ Q-AM strap,Large Cafe Bag (Olive/Wasabi), Small Cafe Bag (Olive, Cayenne. It may be a gift!) Clear Quarter Cube (my version of the snake charmer), an Olive clear organizer wallet, and a slew of strapeez.
    Tags: bag, brain bag, brain cell, braincell, dimension, empire builder, happy, short, tom
    #2
    Hi Nik!

    Modifying the Size 7 Brain Cell would mean ordering new corrugated plastic, side foam, etc. and it would end up being a whole new size. I know Tom is reviewing new sizes of Brain Cells and Soft Cells for the MSI Wind U100, so stay tuned.
    Have a question? @Darcy (to make sure I see it)

    Current carry: testing new potential materials in the form of Original Large Shop Bags.

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      #3
      Darcy,
      Fantastic news! Thank you. Maybe the timing will match the acquisition of my next Wind. I'm dreaming of a U115 Hybrid with SSD goodness. Thanks again.

      Nik
      ID (Black/Steel/Wasabi) w/ Q-AM strap,Large Cafe Bag (Olive/Wasabi), Small Cafe Bag (Olive, Cayenne. It may be a gift!) Clear Quarter Cube (my version of the snake charmer), an Olive clear organizer wallet, and a slew of strapeez.

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        #4
        For me, it's the HP Mini Note 1000... which is 262x168x25 mm.

        So the size 7 is _almost_ big enough... 14mm too short.

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          #5
          The other thing is ... it would be interesting to see a size 7 vertical brain cell (only, long enough to hold my HP mini note 1000). I think I'd rather have that than the horizontal.

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            #6
            My new Asus eeePC 901 should be in my hands in a couple more days, and I'm glad to hear there's a brain cell on the way that will fit it; the size 7 should have a cm or two to spare in each dimension.

            However, I agree with johnkzin; I'd prefer to have it sit vertically. I think it would make better use of space in a horizontal bag (like the Empire Builder), although I suppose I'll have to get one to find out for sure. I saved just about enough money by waiting this long to get a 901 to cover the price of an EB and brain cell, too.

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              #7
              Originally posted by chappel View Post
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              However, I agree with johnkzin; I'd prefer to have it sit vertically.
              Don't get your hopes up for a vertical size 7 brain cell. I posted a question about making one here over half a year ago and got no response.

              Vertical Brain Cell Size 7 for Acer / Fujitsu / Asus mini-laptops? - TOM BIHN Forums
              http://forums.tombihn.com/showthread.php?t=1515


              And if this non existing vertical size 7 brain bag was made just 12-14cm taller I think we'd all be happy.

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                #8
                heh. Since posting that, my HP order got cancelled ... and I wound up with a Dell Vostro A90 (the all black business unit version of the Dell Mini 9). I also upgraded my gadget bag from a Maxpedition Colossus to a Maxpedition Sitka... so, a size 7 horizontal braincell is probably just fine for me now (though, it might actually be a slightly tight fit in the Sitka, I'm not sure yet).

                It would still be nice to see a vertical version though, if I ever decide to carry the Colosses for a day or something.

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