Portege M400: Slimline battery and portfolio case - what's best?

Hi, I can't seem to find a slimline battery (to fit where DVD player is once it's taken out) for the M400 or a nice (leather?!) portfolio sytle case (i.e. a case to provide some protection and allow me to use the PC in laptop or tablet mode without taking the case off).
Can anyone provide me with links or whatever to buy a slimline battery and/or case?
Many thanks,
Tony.

Hi
I have found info that those batteries are compatible with your unit:
Battery Pack PA3191U-5BAS
PA3191U-5BRS
Slice Expansion Battery PA3510U-1BAL
PA3510U-1BRL
Please check those part numbers and you will find a right answer. You can order it by Toshiba service partners. The addresses and phone numbers you can find under http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_gaspLocator.jsp?pf=true
Good luck!

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And why, if I move a photo or even delete it in the Finder, are those changes not reflected whatsoever in iPhoto.
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