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    Sleeve advice - 15.4''

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Fusionacid, Sep 27, 2004.

  1. Fusionacid

    Fusionacid Notebook Guru

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    I am looking for a laptop sleeve that i can put into my messenger bag. I want to put atleast 1 or 2 folders and 1 book aswell so i want something with good protection.

    I have an hp zv5000v Dimensions - 14.375'' x 11.25'' x 2''.

    I narrowed it down to 3 and wondering other peoples opinions. Which would have the best protection & what would you choose? Also i measured 14.375'' but the inner for tombihn is 14.125. Do you think it will fit? I am leaning towards tom bihn.

    1. Tom Bihn - Hardsided Protection: Brain Cell Size 2 ($50)
    interior - 14.125'' x 12'' x 2.25''
    exterior - 14.5'' x 13.375'' x 3''

    link: http://www.tombihn.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=TB0300&Category_Code=300&Product_Count=0

    2. Timbuk 2 - Laptop Grip Sleeve ($50)
    interior - 14'' x 11.5'' x 2''
    exterior - 14'' x 12.5'' x 2.75''

    link: http://www.timbuk2.com./tb2/catalog/productlisting.t2?priceSizeId=29&skuSetIdStr=46&categoryId=21

    3. Sumdex Neo Metro Transit II grey ($40)
    Actually a little bulky looking,exterior size = too big i think.
    interior - 14.5'' x 11.25'' x 2.25''
    exterior - 16.5'' x 13'' x 2.5''

    link: http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/neo_metro_transit_ii/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=19524
     
    Fusionacid, Sep 27, 2004
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  2. Pacaya

    Pacaya Notebook Enthusiast

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    People seem to be happy with the Shinza ZeroShock sleeve...ordered one myself...should be here in a week. Shinza.com. The large fits 15.4" machines.


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    Pacaya, Sep 28, 2004
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  3. Fusionacid

    Fusionacid Notebook Guru

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    hp zv5000v Dimensions - 14.375'' x 11.25'' x 2''. (15.4'' WIDESCREEN)

    straight from shinza's website

    "Large" dimensions (please measure your notebook and compare to interior figures!)
    Exterior (W x D x H): 15.0 x 1.0 x 13.0 inches (380 x 25 x 330 mm)
    Interior (W x D x H): 13.8 x 1.8 x 11.4 inches (350 x 45 x 290 mm)

    ANYONE WITH A SHINZA..WILL MY LAPTOP FIT? I KNOW THE INTERIOR SIZE IS SMALLER BUT NOT THAT MUCH SMALLER..I MAY HAVE MEASURED ABIT INACURATE BUT NOT BY THAT MUCH. IS THE SHINZA STRETCHABLE OR SOMETHING IS THE ACTUAL SIZE ABIT LARGER? NEED INFO FROM PEOPLE WHO OWN A SHINZA.
     
    Fusionacid, Sep 28, 2004
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  4. AlphaQ

    AlphaQ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I own a 15" medium sleeve for my Dell i600m. Although my laptop is smaller than the sleeve, I know for a fact that the sleeve can stretch quite a bit. The question is just how much you want the sleeve to be stretched out. I am completely 100% satisfied with my ZeroShock.
     
    AlphaQ, Nov 2, 2004
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  5. Cndn Orange

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    The Dell 700m has dimensions larger than the small zeroshock sleeve.. and it fits... so yours is only slightly larger than the dimensions too.. should be snug.

    I believe there's a wire mesh embedded into the foam for protection.
    So that should be the limit.

    I'll post up when I get the 15" in next week and review the strechiness of it for you.

    Hold tight ;)
     
    Cndn Orange, Nov 5, 2004
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  6. jurassic

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    Fusion..

    Hi!
    This one will make it:

    http://genpi.com/shop/product.php?productid=230&cat=117&page=1

    You might have an extra room to put your ac adaptor.. I have one of this series and it is really good.. there is also a review on the impact guard technology

    Jur
     
    jurassic, Feb 20, 2005
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  7. golfkwesi

    golfkwesi Notebook Guru

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    Fusion: the Sumdex sleeve should do the trick. I just purchased the Acer TM8104 and I'm trying to find out if anyone makes a "sleeve +"..I want it light but just a little room for a legal folder, etc.

    I think it measures 14.2 x 10.75 x 1.25

    Is my "sleeve+" out there?

    I will carry this and not insert into another bag!
     
    golfkwesi, Feb 21, 2005
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  8. titaniummd

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    Pacaya,

    Is your computer a 15.4 " widescreen?

    I personally like the shoreline case which allows you to work right out of the sleeve www.shorelinecases.com

    Dell Inspiron 6000
    1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
    WUXGA 15.4" WS
    512 MB RAM
    60 GB HD
    Wireless B/G
    DVD/CD-RW
    9 Cell Battery x 2
    ---
    Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI
     
    titaniummd, Feb 21, 2005
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    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/large_laptop_sleeve/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=15611

    Dell Inspiron 6000
    1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
    WUXGA 15.4" WS
    512 MB RAM
    60 GB HD
    Wireless B/G
    DVD/CD-RW
    9 Cell Battery x 2
    ---
    Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI
     
    titaniummd, Feb 21, 2005
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  10. zballz

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    HERE'S ONE THAT FITS 15.4"!!!

    I went and bought a neoprene sleeve today. I got the CaseLogic sleeve NCLE2, check it out at

    http://www.caselogic-intl.com/cgi-bin/sgsh01b6.exe?SKW=Intl-computer-notebook-lifestyle&FNM=22&UID=2005022115263273

    It stretches quite well, and even though the size of my laptop is technically too big, it fits perfect - snug - but perfect. The size of my notebook is:

    364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm
    (14.3 x 11.0 x 1.3/1.5 inches)

    in my opinion, you could even fit a notebook bigger than mine. (not much wider though).

    So, thats a good alternative if you want a lite, snug sleeve for your 15.4" notebook.
     
    zballz, Feb 21, 2005
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  11. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    I have the Shoreline:

    http://www.shorelinecases.com/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=132&category_id=ba5d4dc494db897c96de3f739ea95961

    Dell Inspiron 6000
    1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
    WUXGA 15.4" WS
    512 MB RAM
    60 GB HD
    Wireless B/G
    DVD/CD-RW
    9 Cell Battery x 2
    Mozilla Firefox Browser
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    Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI
     
    titaniummd, Feb 26, 2005
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