Crumpler HO Invaded by 17" Monsters! Heaven vs. Armageddon...

It's true, you do have to watch what you wish for!
After years of wishing, and with the prospect of shooting our notebook computer bags yet again, I finally cracked and began making enquiries about acquiring an affordable Mac 17" portable.
After a few calls to my extensive (Mac) network I was saying "YES" to our newest studio model, a spanking fresh, first generation MacBook Pro 17"!
Being a photog, having the latest and greatest is somewhat less of a priority, than if I was, say, a videographer. Being a first gen 2.16 Intel, it also maxes out on 2GB RAM, which so far has not been a problem anyway. On the other hand I could afford it, and how, the beast looked completely mint, which is how I'm attempting to keep it, with the aid of our esteemed cases. Thanks to the awesome Crumpler and Mac dealing crew at Emperors Mind for assisting me realise a dream.
Coincidentally, the same week, Crumpler genius designer Joel scored an even more affordable, yet pristine AlienWare 17" - barely portable (6Kg!) behemoth on account of his CADCAM peccadillo...
So... what?
In summary, this means We at Crumpler are now fully portable computer, desktop replacement sympathetic, which in turn, will eventuate in even better solutions for the lugging thereof!
In theory anyway...

Joel's 17-er commutes in a Cashmere Blazer, mine in a pistachio SH-17 School Hymn in a Twin Six Ltd. Ed. Seedy Three...