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    700m quite tough!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Invero, Sep 29, 2005.

  1. Invero

    Invero Newbie

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    So, I was flying Southwest the other day... I'm the type that likes to camp out at the gate, so that I can get my exit row seat. At any rate, while sitting there watching a DVD, a 300lb man standing next to me fell down directly on my 700m. Apparently, his knee gave out. At any rate, the screen went all the way back, but there was no damage to the laptop. I was quite amazed. Woo hoo!
     
    Invero, Sep 29, 2005
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  2. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    very good to hear! I have a similar story about my M6Ne... I left it on one of those tour buses with upper "storage" cabinets. Turns I forgot to close the cabinet one time... and my laptop fell from the upper cabinet to the floor!! (within the notebook carrying case, of course)

    No damage at all :D
     
    AuroraS, Sep 29, 2005
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  3. Momo26

    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Well I think if a laptop is placed snuggly into a notebook sleeve, it should stay safe. I saw someone putting their Apple Powerbook into a sleeve, looked sleek, and protected.
     
    Momo26, Sep 30, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Me thinks you got lucky. I actually owned a 700m for a few week. I didn't care much for the build quality.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 30, 2005
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  5. Squinty

    Squinty Notebook Guru

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    my brother owns a 700m and man...he lugs that thing around like it was a brick. he says he hasn't had a single problem with it....quite durable.....those were his words.
     
    Squinty, Oct 1, 2005
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