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    Looking for a laptop sleeve

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Tthursday, Aug 7, 2011.

  1. Tthursday

    Tthursday Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking for a fitted, protective laptop sleeve for my new 13.3" Vaio SA. (For reference, it's almost the exact same size as a Macbook Pro 13".)

    Today, I stopped by my local outlet shopping center and picked up an Oakley Silvia sleeve for $10. It's not bad, but it tips my kitchen scale at just 197g and doesn't provide nearly as much protection as I'd like. I've briefly browsed online offerings from a dozen manufacturers and like offerings from Booq, Thule, and Zeroshock, but they seem too expensive for what I'm getting. ($50 for a sleeve? really?) Ideally I'd like to spend no more than $20, including shipping, but I can go higher for a worthy product. Handles and zippered pockets aren't needed.

    Any suggestions?
     
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  2. cat mom

    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    Fitted neoprene sleeve for $5.89 and free shipping. It ships from China so takes about 2-3 weeks. When you first get it, it does have a strong new neoprene smell but that goes away in a few days. I have several for my computers and they work quite well.

    Laptop Sleeves for 13.3'' Notebook, Reversible Sleeve Black/Red
     
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  3. Tthursday

    Tthursday Notebook Evangelist

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    Interesting, thanks! What is the mass of the 13.3" sleeve? (I think that's a decent measure of protection.)
     
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    @OP, I have bought several sleeves from meritline..they are very reliable. You may also want to check Amazon and e-bags.

    Case Logic and Belkin make really good sleeves:

    Like this one from Case Logic
    Amazon.com: Caselogic PLS-13 Neoprene 13.3-Inch Neoprene Laptop Sleeve (Black): Computer & Accessories

    Amazon.com: Case Logic LAPS-113 13.3-Inch Laptop / MacBook / MacBook Pro Sleeve (Black): Electronics

    Here is a nice shockproof one (zippered around) also at meritline $8.99 shipped:

    13.3'' Laptop Notebook Shockproof Sleeve
     
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  5. jesq

    jesq Notebook Enthusiast

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    jesq, Aug 9, 2011
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