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    Belkin Memory Foam Sleeve...yay or nay?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Belladonna, May 1, 2008.

  1. Belladonna

    Belladonna Newbie

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    Long story short, I'm looking for a sleeve for my XPS m1530 and I came across this sleeve. I'm a little wary; because while it's sold almost everywhere I can't find reviews for it anywhere on the face of the earth.
    http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8N038...5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1209687541&sr=1-5
    The price is definitely right. Does anyone own this? or has heard of it?
    I wondering most how it compares to the sumdex sleeve. I even emailed and called the company after an endless hold to be told that that both the belkin neoprene and the memory foam sleeves were the same ( offered the same benifits) lmao, which was oh so helpful. If worse comes to worse I'll just spring for the neoprene, but It seems memory foam is where it's at shock wise ( thats my main concern). I have about $30 of amazon credit to use and I need a sleeve so I'm open to other 15.4 sleeve suggestions in my price range.

    Any help or info will be appreciated
     
    Belladonna, May 1, 2008
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  2. Batman_360

    Batman_360 Notebook Consultant

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    Memory foam, if I understand correctly, offers better protection than neoprene. It is rather like "high-resistance polyurethane", but easier to compress.

    If you think the handles on the laptop sleeve are a dandy addition, I would stick with this one. However, a common site visited by NBR users is www.shinza.com. They have a unique technology called Zeroshock III that offers, from what I've seen, to be the best protection available in a sleeve. Upside? Superior protection. Downside? No fabric handle and slightly higher price ($31.95 plus shipping from California for an XPS m1530's corresponding case, if I remember correctly). I have 17" widescreen and 15" widescreen sleeves and swear by them. That being said, you can make your own choice. :)
     
    Batman_360, May 1, 2008
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  3. Belladonna

    Belladonna Newbie

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    Thanks Batman. I do think handles are niftly but I'm gonna pass on this sleeve and go with the zeroshock you suggested. thanks
     
    Belladonna, May 2, 2008
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  4. Shel

    Shel Notebook Evangelist

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    You can get the Sumdex 15" sleeve for $24.95, with free shiipping here...

    http://tinyurl.com/4kooww

    If you're concerned about the Belkin, go for the Sumdex for a few bucks more.

    Just a thought...
     
    Shel, May 8, 2008
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