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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: galam on June 08, 2013, 09:22:37 AM
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Does anybody have a good travel case suggestion for a TE and about 6 hueys? I'm kind of OCD about having my stuff well protected and compact when traveling.
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Does anybody have a good travel case suggestion for a TE and about 6 hueys? I'm kind of OCD about having my stuff well protected and compact when traveling.
Hahahhaha. You'll laugh when you read my suggestions. I'm not joking though, which is sad (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png).
I'm very careful with all my stuff, but I never got around to buying a hardcase for my TurboExpress...so I used to keep it in a lunch cooler bag (you know, thin padding/insulation, zippered, but with extra foam added).
Anyway, there was no room for power cords and extra stuff, so I took an old bag for carrying a breast pump (yup, breast pump) and use that. It's just big enough for AC adapter, DC adapter, batteries, tons of games. All the compartments are padded/insulated, but I added extra foam to ensconce TurboExpress.[/b][/i]
It turns out that upright baby bottles are the same height as TurboExpress, so a compact travel baby bottle/breast pump bag works nicely.
NO FRILLS SOLUTION: This was best "no cost" solution, since I had tons of these insulated bags. I store my solo PCE in one, too. REMEMBER: Wipe away the dried breast milk before vacationing.
(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
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I have an old carrying case made in the mid-90s specifically for handheld systems. I'm pretty sure I've posted a pic of it here in the past so I'm about to go do some sleuthing...
But when I'm lazy, I find that my old backpack has plenty of compartments to hold the system, games, AC adapter, extra batteries, and stuff for a flight (book, snacks, etc). It's not as glamorous, but it's pretty functional.
EDIT: Ha! Found it! http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10045.msg179611#msg179611
Come to think of it, that whole thread may provide you with some inspiration!
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Great thread, thanks.
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Great thread, thanks.
Those targus laptop bags are pretty good when it comes to traveling and can be had for under $30 @ newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834995772
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Great thread, thanks.
Those targus laptop bags are pretty good when it comes to traveling and can be had for under $30 @ newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834995772
Not the correct dimensions for a TurboExpress + 6 games + AC Adapter (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
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What are the dimensions for a Turbo Express at least? I was just thinking I got this Herfador in a bundle that might make a nice hardcase.
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What are the dimensions for a Turbo Express at least? I was just thinking I got this Herfador in a bundle that might make a nice hardcase.
TurboExpress = slightly bigger than two 12oz. formula bottles + nipples.
(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
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Isn't there an official turbo express case that was sold through mail order? That thing is pretty sweet but apparently also rare. I just won one in an ebay auction with an express and turbografx 16 stsyem, is it fairly rare?
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Isn't there an official turbo express case that was sold through mail order? That thing is pretty sweet but apparently also rare. I just won one in an ebay auction with an express and turbografx 16 stsyem, is it fairly rare?
Pics.
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Isn't there an official turbo express case that was sold through mail order? That thing is pretty sweet but apparently also rare. I just won one in an ebay auction with an express and turbografx 16 stsyem, is it fairly rare?
Pics.
I'll post the ebay page link once it's been shipped : )
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Looks like this one though,
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6223/p9163871.jpg
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8300/p9163872.jpg
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Isn't there an official turbo express case that was sold through mail order? That thing is pretty sweet but apparently also rare. I just won one in an ebay auction with an express and turbografx 16 stsyem, is it fairly rare?
Pics.
I'll post the ebay page link once it's been shipped : )
That's a great hardcase (because of the sweet logo). I don't own one (I want one). I don't think they are common, so consider yourself fortunate (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png).
If you don't want the case, I guarantee several folks here would be interested in it.
ASIDE: I would get some new foam, of course.
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If you get a decent softcase, Gamegear cases can fit a TG16. I use a Logic 3 GG case for my Nomad and my GT.
doesn't fit a charger (or Megadrive games) but it's not like a charger needs the same protection as a GT.
*edit*, here it is:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BJOV40BX848/ThRS6gOY19I/AAAAAAAAAo8/orkaX3X7bXw/s640/gt1.jpg)
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You could probably find something cheap that would work at a thrift store. I've bought so many official Nintendo carrying cases at thrifts (all different ones, no less; I don't buy the same one twice) that I'm starting to turn them down, and there's always tons of other various foamy cases that were intended for all sorts of different stuff. I rarely see them priced any higher than $2.99.
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You could probably find something cheap that would work at a thrift store. I've bought so many official Nintendo carrying cases at thrifts (all different ones, no less; I don't buy the same one twice) that I'm starting to turn them down, and there's always tons of other various foamy cases that were intended for all sorts of different stuff. I rarely see them priced any higher than $2.99.
I picked up a carrying case for a Mini-disc player back when the GBA LT released that was a perfect fit. It holds the handheld, AC adapter and at least a half-dozen carts quite nicely. And it doesn't scream GBA SP AND A BUNCH OF NICE SHIT all over it.