Another Laptop (need advice) topic

[defining]

Hi everyone,
Well I've been planning my trip for a long time now. And originally I planned on going with the bare minimums, but as things do change, now It looks like I'm going to be working overseas for my current employer doing contract work. So you're probably saying to yourself?

What's the problem? ?

Well the problem is I'm now taking a laptop with me + cables etc... I know about the problems with the weight and lugging it around etc... but I'm looking for some advice on possible places to store expensive items for a couple days or for a short period of time.

The reason I gave in and decided to take the computer is because with the computer, if I work for 1 day (8 hr) I will have enough money to support my self for the rest of the week.

So basiclly I'll be getting paid to travel. Which doesn't seem to be that bad of a situation.

Do you guys have any ideas for me on how to make my situation any better? security ideas etc.. I have a couple ideas, but I'll wait for some our your guys' input first.

Thanks,

[MuvverRussia]

Firstly, make sure it's insured when you're on the road. It may be an idea to get an all risks policy on it as well, just in case you knock it or something when travelling.

Secondly I'd buy a lock for it- I've got a kensington cable lock for mine that I use to lock it to radiators etc. They're pretty cheap (around £20 or so) and are a good visual deterrent, as well as stopping people from grabbing your notebook when you're asleep.

Also I'd look into getting an inconspicuous laptop bag. I've got a Jansport lapstation and it's perfect in that sense- it looks like a normal daysack and has loads of room for books/accessories, as well as my computer. As well as this the laptop pocket is actually accessible from the back, meaning that it's impossible for someone to pickpocket your laptop.

[defining]

thanks for the reply MuvverRussia . I will have a laptop cable lock to lock it to something solid. As for a laptop bag. Here's what I'm thinking.

I bought a 3 ring binder (zip up) and I plan on removing the rings and adding padding inside to protect the laptop. So if I remove it from my pack or transport it into my day pack and someone sees me do it, odds are they'll just think it's a binder or something not a laptop bag. I think it's a good idea. Also it will keep it protected when I store it and it moves around in the pack.

[MuvverRussia]

Sounds good- just make sure that you use the right density padding and it'll be fine. Incidentally, a company in the UK (Case Logic I believe) make something fairly similar to that out of neoprene and plastic- I almost bought one until I saw the Jansport bag.