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    Good sleeve for M11x with space for external DVD drive

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by nuclearbob, Aug 4, 2010.

  1. nuclearbob

    nuclearbob Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'll be carrying my R2 around a lot in my backpack so I'm looking for a sleeve/case. However, due to the M11x's lack of a DVD drive I also need to carry around a slim Samsung DVD writer. Does anyone use a good case/sleeve (preferably soft, not too heavy) with space for both?
     
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    1201NFTW Notebook Evangelist

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    i'd say just go to best buy and look around. they have a lot of cases and best buy carries the m11x r1 so you can test the case there
     
    1201NFTW, Aug 4, 2010
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    grisvok Newbie

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    I'd browse the m11x forum here for a nice case idea. There are quite a few threads with lots of suggestions on good cases. Personally, the AW portfolio seems pretty nice, the company that makes them has a whole combo for the line. If you want to spend a little more money for a nice sleeve, the waterfield sleeves are extremely nice. If you want a hard case, ive seen a lot of good things on this forum about the mactruck cases.
     
    grisvok, Aug 4, 2010
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    kiwidaniel Notebook Consultant

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    i just looked at the alienware portfolio and i would not recommend it. The bag opens up and has a whole spot for your laptop on one side. The other side has many pockets for stuff but that will mean things will be on your alienware when it is closed.

    i would recommend a incase nylon messenger bag for the macbook 13 inch.
     
    kiwidaniel, Aug 4, 2010
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    c_henry Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Alienware sleeve should do that for you. It has a zippered front pouch which the Samsung should fit into. Annoyingly I can't find my Samsung slimline DVD to try it.

    - Colin
     
    c_henry, Aug 5, 2010
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  6. surfxombie

    surfxombie Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes the alien sleeve will hold a slim drive as well as the M11x. The first shot has it in the pocket, the second with it peeking out.
     

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    drows Notebook Guru

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    Laughed my @ss off at that, I assume you were going for shot :D
     
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    surfxombie Notebook Evangelist

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    LoL yes, bloody DVD crapping bits in ma bags!
     
    surfxombie, Aug 6, 2010
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    erasure25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you don't mind spending some money, SFBags has a nice sleeve. You can add on a "piggyback" to carry your DVD, mouse, cables, etc... Their bags can be pricey but they look nice and are pretty high quality.
     
    erasure25, Aug 6, 2010
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    BhavinsAWalphaomega Notebook Enthusiast

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    Such a great case. I have one and it is quite useful.
     
    BhavinsAWalphaomega, Aug 6, 2010
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