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    A few Notebook Sleeve Questions

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bryank89, Jul 13, 2007.

  1. bryank89

    bryank89 Notebook Guru

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    This booq sleeve measures 13.75"x9.5"x 1.2"

    http://booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.80/.f

    What are the odds it will fit a laptop measuring 13.2"x9.4"x 1.4"

    Has anyone used this Built NY sleeve?

    http://www.builtny.com/VGCMS/vg_root/site_root/showPage.php?pageID=1563#

    If so, what are your thoughts on it?

    Are there any other notebook sleeves out there like the booq above that will fit snuggly around my laptop while maintaining a small profile to slip in and out of a messenger bag?

    Lastly, is anyone aware of a protective pouch that would fit the ultrabay dvd drive on the thinkpads?

    Thanks,
    Bryan
     
    bryank89, Jul 13, 2007
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  2. taelrak

    taelrak Lost

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    Try one of the tom bihn brain cells. You can pick thinkpad from their fit list and see which one fits it (probably the size 4). If you have an extended battery, email them and see what they say?
     
    taelrak, Jul 13, 2007
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I suggest a WaterField Designs SleeveCase instead of a Booq sleeve. It's not that Booq doesn't make good products (they do), but I have yet to see a better-made sleeve. Check out my review here:
    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2688
    They will custom-fit a sleeve to your laptop so you won't have to worry about dimensions.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 13, 2007
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  4. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    ejl, Jul 13, 2007
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  5. bryank89

    bryank89 Notebook Guru

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    I opted for the Waterfield notebook sleeve with a flap

    Thanks for the links and feedback
     
    bryank89, Jul 13, 2007
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Congratulations! Water Field makes awesome products like I said and I think you will be happy with your purchase.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 14, 2007
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    hybridzzz Notebook Consultant

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    Has anyone actually used the vyper m2? Anyone know how protective it is?
     
    hybridzzz, Jul 15, 2007
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  8. Leon2245

    Leon2245 Notebook Deity

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    It's one of the few booq's I've not read great things about. That it's just kind of thin and stiff. I haven't seen one in person, but I'd guess not very protective.

    But your priorities are more about form fitting and least bulky? That might be a good option for you.
     
    Leon2245, Jul 15, 2007
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