Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP

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Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - Siegfried - 01-31-2023 10:01 PM

I got a very sweet deal on a HP71B from a member here but it came without a case. There is an original on TAS but at 74$ plus import duties and fees it exceeds my threshold for "useful household acquisitions".

Is anyone aware of a suitably large but still snugly fitting new case?

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - Sylvain Cote - 01-31-2023 11:46 PM

(01-31-2023 10:01 PM)Siegfried Wrote: Is anyone aware of a suitably large but still snugly fitting new case?

HP-71B hand made leather hard case. (HP-75 inspired)

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - rprosperi - 02-01-2023 02:30 AM

(01-31-2023 11:46 PM)Sylvain Cote Wrote:
(01-31-2023 10:01 PM)Siegfried Wrote: Is anyone aware of a suitably large but still snugly fitting new case?
HP-71B hand made leather hard case. (HP-75 inspired)

I have one of these handmade leather cases and can happily recommend it, it is beautiful and reeks of quality.

At the other end of the spectrum, i.e. more functional (solid/great protection) than good-looking and somewhat cheaper is this plastic case:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OF5TII

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - cdmackay - 02-01-2023 09:45 PM

For what it's worth, mine sits in this case:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L5J8X47/

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - Siegfried - 02-02-2023 09:05 AM

(02-01-2023 02:30 AM)rprosperi Wrote: I have one of these handmade leather cases and can happily recommend it, it is beautiful and reeks of quality.

Thanks for the recommendations, I ordered a leather cases. While they're almost as expensive as a used original case, they seem to be of superior quality. As I am not obsessed about a "like new in box with original accessories" collection I figured I'd go for the nicer look.

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - floppy - 02-02-2023 11:51 AM

This one is much better looking ;-)
https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/1062806487/modell-typ-hp-71b-pascald?ref=shop_review
(same seller)

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - rprosperi - 02-02-2023 01:19 PM

(02-02-2023 09:05 AM)Siegfried Wrote: Thanks for the recommendations, I ordered a leather cases. While they're almost as expensive as a used original case, they seem to be of superior quality. As I am not obsessed about a "like new in box with original accessories" collection I figured I'd go for the nicer look.

I'm sure you won't be sorry; this is probably the case I like best among all cases for all my various machines. Once you get yours, please come back here and comment, other readers will like seeing more comments I'm sure.

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - Sylvain Cote - 02-02-2023 02:15 PM

(02-01-2023 02:30 AM)rprosperi Wrote:
(01-31-2023 11:46 PM)Sylvain Cote Wrote: HP-71B hand made leather hard case. (HP-75 inspired)
I have one of these handmade leather cases and can happily recommend it, it is beautiful and reeks of quality.

Totally agree. I have bought two cases and I find it way better than the original soft case.

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - dmh - 02-03-2023 12:34 AM

These cases do look nice.

What is the inside like? Is it soft or just the back of the leather?

How good a fit is it? Will the 71b move around much/at all?

Thanks, dmh

(02-02-2023 02:15 PM)Sylvain Cote Wrote:
(02-01-2023 02:30 AM)rprosperi Wrote: I have one of these handmade leather cases and can happily recommend it, it is beautiful and reeks of quality.
Totally agree. I have bought two cases and I find it way better than the original soft case.

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - Sylvain Cote - 02-03-2023 02:08 AM

(02-03-2023 12:34 AM)dmh Wrote: What is the inside like? Is it soft or just the back of the leather?
How good a fit is it? Will the 71b move around much/at all?

Inside is the back of the leather, have a look ...

[Image: HP-71B_Hard_Case_1.jpeg]

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - dmh - 02-03-2023 04:22 AM

Thank you for the detailed photos!

Looks very nice, very tempting...

(02-03-2023 02:08 AM)Sylvain Cote Wrote:
(02-03-2023 12:34 AM)dmh Wrote: What is the inside like? Is it soft or just the back of the leather?
How good a fit is it? Will the 71b move around much/at all?
Inside is the back of the leather, have a look ...

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - KimH - 02-03-2023 10:02 AM

If you look at the "bay" right now, there is a pouch for 45€ in France

(02-03-2023 04:22 AM)dmh Wrote: Thank you for the detailed photos!

Looks very nice, very tempting...

(02-03-2023 02:08 AM)Sylvain Cote Wrote: Inside is the back of the leather, have a look ...

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - cdmackay - 02-03-2023 10:03 PM

(01-31-2023 11:46 PM)Sylvain Cote Wrote:
(01-31-2023 10:01 PM)Siegfried Wrote: Is anyone aware of a suitably large but still snugly fitting new case?
HP-71B hand made leather hard case. (HP-75 inspired)

Is this actually leather? The description says:

Made of genuine cowhide vegetable/vegetable leather.

The description goes onto say leather several times. What is "vegetable leather"? Ah, vegetable-tanned, perhaps?

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - Sylvain Cote - 02-03-2023 11:23 PM

(02-03-2023 10:03 PM)cdmackay Wrote: Made of genuine cowhide vegetable/vegetable leather.
The description goes onto say leather several times. What is "vegetable leather"? Ah, vegetable-tanned, perhaps?

What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?

RE: Wanted: HP71B replacement case - may be non-HP - cdmackay - 02-05-2023 11:07 PM

thanks!