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    Best impact resistant notebook sleeve?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Linuxperiment, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. Linuxperiment

    Linuxperiment Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone here know what brand/model lineup makes the best sleeves for impact protection? Both me and my girlfriend need one, as she has a consumer-line model laptop which probably won't stand up to abuse (and she just got it, so I'm trying to help her keep it in good condition), and my laptop takes a lot of abuse in my bookbag because I'm not super careful 100% of the time. Any recommendations?
     
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  2. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have pretty impact resistant sleeve that I got from Best Buy from a little known company called Init. It is a really tough sleeve and is pretty nice. I would also check out a company called BUILT. Their stuff is pretty tough. The material they use feels like a think padded wet suit. Also Swissgear has at least one sleeve I have seen that is pretty well padded. Both the BUILT stuff and Swiss gear stuff is a little pricey(~$30 to $50). Not sure if you are willing to spend that much(what is your budget?), but you will get a nice product from them.
     
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  3. built

    built Notebook Deity

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    Zeroshock III. As far as I am concerned, the ONLY sleeve to get.
     
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  4. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    can't seem to find a Zeroshock III for a 15.4" ?
     
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  5. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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  6. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    mmm 35 bucks..i got a nice case logic one that fits,and slot for the A/C cord perfectly, do i really need this?!
     
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  7. Empulse

    Empulse Notebook Evangelist

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    I ordered the Applesac (Colcasac) last week for only $25 on Amazon (if ur in the US you even get free shipping)

    Youtube review:
    http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=R2UYWH9PUlU

     
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