Pelican1495 Laptop Case (Black)

I purchased this case just over 1 year ago today. I had been looking for a case that would not only safely store my kindle fire, but protect it from being crushed while in my backpack. I had read in another review that the case fit the kindle fire, but still allowed the device to bounce or slide around inside. I ordered the Pelican 1055CC along with a QUBITS Tpu Gel Skin case to add a little thickness to my kindle fire so that it would fit more snugly. Once I received the Pelican case, I tested to see if the gel skin case added enough thickness to keep the kindle from sliding around, but it didn't. I then added a microfiber cleaning cloth inside the case and barely moves around inside. Even if the bare device were to slide around freely, this would not be an issue. The liner is padded on all sides and the device would not be damaged.I also tested to see if the case was waterproof by dunking it under the sink for about 30 seconds. After drying the outside of the case and opening it, I noticed that it was damp on one side. I then tried squeezing the air out of the case through the check valve so that the negative pressure would keep the gasket sealed tight. This looked promising, but the pressure equalized after about a minute and I could start to see the gaps on the side of the case widen. I think the problem might be the gasket itself as it seems to look closer to foam than rubber or silicon. Even though my case is not waterproof, it is still not an issue for me.For the first 9 months of use I pretty much stored my case in my backpack, only removing it to use or charge my device. It is always sandwiched between either my fishing tackle, tools, photography equipment, camping gear, or whatever else I am carrying in my pack. The case has been dropped, tossed, squished, and bounced all over my Jeep. I bring it with me fishing, Mountain biking, camping, and pretty much everywhere I go up until 3 months ago. On our most recent road trip to some BLM land to go shooting, we found the gates locked. The trails were closed to vehicles for fire season, so we loaded up our gear, left the truck at the trail head and hiked it in. After I was dropped off at home I had realized that I didn't have my kindle fire. I had removed it to save on some weight and tossed it on the seat of the truck at the trail head. I called my friends and they couldn't find it anywhere in the truck. It either fell out or was taken at the trail head or gas station. I got another Kindle fire earlier this month and was about to order another case for it when I get a call from my friend a week ago telling me that he found it while looking for his glasses. It turns out that it had been wedged underneath his speaker box for the last 3 months. The case is a little scratched up, but the case and the kindle fire are in perfect working condition.If you're looking for a rugged case for your Kindle fire or 7" tablet, the Pelican 1055CC is it. As far as I can tell, there just isn't anything comparable out there for a 7" device. I absolutely love this case.Here are some useful dimensions:Pelican 1055CC Interior dimensions8.55" x 5.52" x .85" (217mm x 140mm x 22mm) (rounded to nearest mm)Kindle 6" E ink reader dimensions6.5" x 4.5" x 0.34" (166 mm x 114.5 mm x 9 mm)Kindle Paper white 3G dimensions6.7" x 4.6" x 0.36" (169 mm x 117 mm x 9 mm)Kindle Keyboard dimensions7.5" x 4.8" x 0.335" (190 mm x 123 mm x 8.5 mm)Kindle fire dimensions7.44" x 4.72" x 0.45" (189 mm x 120 mm x 11.5 mm)Kindle fire HD dimensions7.6" x 5.4" x 0.4" (193 mm x 137 mm x 10 mm)Nook Simple Touch dimensions6.5" x 5" x 0.47" (165mm x 127mm x 12mm)Nook Color dimensions8.1" x 5" x .48" (210 mm x 130mm x 12mm)Nook Tablet dimensions8.1" x 5" x .48" (206mm x 127mm x 12mm)Nook HD dimensions7.65" x 5" x .43" (194mm x 127mm x 11mm)Samsung Galaxy tab 7.0 dimensions7.5" x 4.75" x .47" (190mm x 120mm x 12mm)Samsung Galaxy tab 2 7.0 dimensions7.63" x 4.82" x .41" (193mm x 122mm x 10.5mm)Samsung Galaxy tab 3 7.0 dimensions7.4" x 4.37" x .39" (188mm x 111mm x 10mm)Google Nexus 7 dimensions7.81" x 4.7" x .416" (198.5mm x 120mm 11mm)Ipad mini dimensions7.87" x 5.28" x .28" (200mm x 134mm x 7mm)

This Pelican laptop case is the most robust effective protection for a 15" laptop (will fit a 13" model also) available, until you get to the $300-ish Halliburton metal cases that are more than twice the bulk and weight of this model.Pro:*waterPROOF. That is, take it in the bathtub, hot tub, or the pool with you. Set it out in the pouring rain overnight. It'll be fine. Triple grommeted, it's rated to immersion at about 6 feet for 60 minutes. I'd believe that. More moisture protection than you'll ever need.*Shockproof (almost): whack the case with a ball-peen hammer? Sure. Why not. You will ding the case, but the lappie will be unaffected, and probably the case will still perform its job. This is a completely rigid case, with very effective foam lining. Bang a wall, a railing, drop a full beer stein on it? Real world events, no worries. Been there and done it.*pressure valve keeps moisture out and stops problems with changing air pressure some hard cases have (pop open or won't open)*pluck-to-fit: my 2011 MBP fits snugly, and so will any 15 or 13 inch laptop, as you choose*TSA often lets it pass through carry-on scanner closed, since it contained ONLY the laptop, and there is no metal in the case (except perhaps the hinge pins). The only case I have ever even SEEN receive this treatment.*I like the look: it looks tough, but not so much like a military transit case as the 1080 model did. Basic black and clean lines.*It slings comfortably.*This case will last as longer as two laptops, on average.Con:*There is a small possibility of the latch inadvertently being flipped open by your belt or another object while running or jumping. I loop a small elastic zip cord through one of the lock-loops (there are two) and that eliminates the remotest chance of that happening. A small travel lock, rubber band, or twist-tie would work also. Remote problem for most users.*This is not so compact as a foam or semi-rigid laptop sleeve. The 1095 will probably not fit inside your carry-on, knapsack, or messenger bag (it does fit in my large TB2 D-Lux)*It is not actually bullet-proof so won't save your life if people shoot real bullets at you (arrows, probably, yes)If you are serious about protecting your prized and valuable laptop from water/liquid, shocks/blows/bangs this case is hard to beat. In its size, it is impossible to beat. There is a reason militaries use Pelican (and quite a few private soldiers for their personal gear). Highly recommended, without reservation.