An article on digg.com points to a MacBook Pro user who, after only about three months with his new laptop, slipped and fell on some ice.

The laptop, which was in a backback at the time, broke the fall, but the user ("Ryansw" according to his picasaweb.google.com picture gallery) mentions that Apple quoted him a $629 repair estimate which escalated to a $1,200 estimate upon discovering that the optical drive had been damaged.

The user later found a replacement optical drive online for $199 and is hoping for the best in getting the laptop back.

Even if the laptop ice capades aren't in your plans for today, think about a sleeve and a good, padded bag. It may not look as cool as you'd like or be in your first color of choice, but between a functioning laptop and a $1,200 repair estimate, you can look a little dorkier when it comes down to it.

If anyone's had a similar experience or has comments or feedback, please let us know.