remember joe, unlike even your own business there is no income yet, i cannot just drop $10,000 to $20,000 into tooling so unless someone comes up with that money things have to be done in a bootstrap sequence.
I fully understand, and I would donate where I can. (Some infrastructure goodies coming your way soon, and when I get enough resources, some EOMAs.)
Have you thought about 3D printer? I bought 3 of these http://cpc.farnell.com/velleman-kit/k8200/3d-printer-k8200/dp/HK01193 (£409 + VAT) and they can make all the difference getting the plastic side going. Just add openscad and some good old rasp or a file :)
Once you release 3D printable parametric laptop case, the project takes on a whole new dimension.