Laptop accessories for mobile warrior (light power adapter & case/bag)

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Published on 2009-12-15T05:09:46Z Indexed on 2010/04/17 22:03 UTC
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Lugging my X301 between work and home, I realized my laptop's accessories weigh more than the laptop itself!

I'm ordering a 2nd AC power adapter so I don't even have to carry one at all, but I may as well get the lightest one possible. My X301 came with a pretty svelt 65W power adapter, but can anyone suggest a lighter power adapter or confirm the weights I've found below?

mass vol     dimensions  W   Model
---- ------- ----------- --- -------------------
210g 149cm^3 108x46x30mm 65W Coolermaster [NA 65]
244g 189cm^3 140x75x18mm 65W ThermalTake [ADP65W0001]
260g 130cm^3 104x43x29mm 65W Lenovo (came with X301)
326g 198cm^3 145x76x18mm 95W Coolermaster [SNA 95]
330g 180cm^3 150x60x20mm 90W Kensington USB [K38030US]

Apple's 60W power adapter seems much smaller/lighter than the PC products listed above, so I think a better PC power adapter could exist. There are much smaller 45W "netbook" adapters, but are these too weak for my X301? I would not mind if it just meant the battery couldn't charge while the laptop was on, but I am afraid there will be worse consequences.

Also, I have decided to swap my Logitech Kinetik briefcase for a Tom Bihn Ristretto. Less protection, but much lighter, less bulky, and easier to carry. Any suggestions for better laptop cases/bags?

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