Was at Walmart the other day and saw this DVD case on the clearance rack for $10. Thought it would be good to protect the mini from scratches in the new messenger bag. The mini fit in the case perfectly!
Saw a laptop accessory messenger bag on geeks.com for $30. Looked like a good size for the mini, external optical drive when I get one and anything else I want to bring along.
Worked out perfect and it has metal clasps! (NEVER get plastic clasps! They break quick!)