The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Any sleeve recommendations for XPS M1530?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by AznSup3rman, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. AznSup3rman

    AznSup3rman Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Hi. As the title says, does anyone have any recommendations for a sleeve that fits the XPS M1530 with the 9 cell battery? Because of it's strange shape with the battery, I'm not sure what kind of case would fit snuggly with it. Anyone have any sleeves they have personally used for their M1530? Thanks. :)
     
    AznSup3rman, Mar 27, 2008
    #1
  2. tumnasgt

    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    80
    Messages:
    635
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    The XPS M1530 comes with a sleeve, or don't they have one that fits the 9cell?
     
    tumnasgt, Mar 28, 2008
    #2
  3. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

    Reputations:
    461
    Messages:
    2,551
    Likes Received:
    245
    Trophy Points:
    81
    i like the sumdex sleeves but they're hard to find, and the one i found online are overpriced.
     
    pukemon, Mar 28, 2008
    #3
  4. AznSup3rman

    AznSup3rman Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    It comes with a sleeve, but I wasn't sure if it provided adequate protection I guess.

    Edit. Now that I think about it, am I looking for a "Case" or "Sleeve" ? Are sleeves generally used for protection in backpacks by chance?
     
    AznSup3rman, Mar 28, 2008
    #4
  5. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

    Reputations:
    461
    Messages:
    2,551
    Likes Received:
    245
    Trophy Points:
    81
    it provides protections from scratches and moisture. i wouldn't expect it to protect from bumps, shakes, bouncing and/or drop.
     
    pukemon, Mar 28, 2008
    #5
  6. ejl

    ejl fudge

    Reputations:
    1,783
    Messages:
    8,254
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    if you want to shell out the dough for it, the waterfield sleevecase is rather nice. if you search for it, you can find my review of it.
     
    ejl, Mar 28, 2008
    #6
  7. 1cem4n

    1cem4n Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    wait... what?

    my thought on a sleeve was that it SHOULD protect from bumps, shakes, bouncing, and maybe some adequate protection against moisture.

    The main difference between a sleeve and a case/bag is how they work. A sleeve is designed to slip into a larger bag that doesn't have a laptop carrying function. A laptop bag or case is a purpose built bag which probably has pockets for mouses and chargers and then a main area for your laptop.

    And to the OP, try a waterfield bag from sfbags.com some of the toughest bags and they're worth the money.
     
    1cem4n, Mar 28, 2008
    #7
  8. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

    Reputations:
    461
    Messages:
    2,551
    Likes Received:
    245
    Trophy Points:
    81
    if the sleeve was a tempurpedic pillow, yeah maybe i'd trust it with some bouncing, shakes, drops and whatever. but 99 percent of the sleeves i see, i'd only trust it to protect from scratches and humidity/moisture. i wouldn't trust it in a backpack either unless it was a padded backpack/laptop bag.
     
    pukemon, Mar 28, 2008
    #8
  9. Lazy

    Lazy Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    22
    Messages:
    225
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    why doesnt the sfbags page work?
     
    Lazy, Mar 29, 2008
    #9
  10. kimbokrn

    kimbokrn Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    38
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    it works.. just down for few hours.
     
    kimbokrn, Mar 29, 2008
    #10
  11. Dan333SP

    Dan333SP Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    55
    Messages:
    210
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I ordered my M1530 with the Belkin neoprene sleeve that Dell offers on the ordering page, it also comes with an XPS case with a magnetic lid. The Belkin sleeve is perfect for what I want, something to keep the laptop from getting scratched in my backpack, and it fits perfectly even with the 9 cell battery.
     
    Dan333SP, Mar 29, 2008
    #11
  12. _Webster_

    _Webster_ Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    30
    Messages:
    112
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    _Webster_, Mar 29, 2008
    #12