I have the lap pod and really have been disappointed. I find that even with a 13" macbook shooting tethered with a firewire cable out the side to put considerable stress on the port. Also having the keyboard inside the unit means that making changes to images while the client looks on impossible. I've just got the 1490 and have made a plate that the case sits on that has a tripod quick release attached and nylon straps that look the case on securely with out any modification to the case.