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    Shinza Sleeve is Garbage!

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jkrd101, Dec 23, 2005.

  1. jkrd101

    jkrd101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 15 inch Grey "Shinza" Elecom Zeroshock sleeve for my Asus W3V notebook. I have the 2nd version which is supposed to have more dense foam.

    The problem is the seams are ripping apart and you can see the inside, I only had this for 2.5 months. Given Shinza's poor service I doubt this even has warranty.

    Does anyone else have this experience?
     
    jkrd101, Dec 23, 2005
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  2. Sidicas

    Sidicas Notebook Consultant

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    [Joke]
    Just throw money at the problem, that will fix it!!

    Get one of those Authentic Hand-made Japanese Kimono sleeves... I want want one soooo much... But they're a bit expensive 50,000 Yen ($430.00 USD) for the outter bag and 40,000 Yen ($343.70 USD) for the inner bag, and the accessory bag to hold cables and such is 17,000 Yen ($146.00 USD).. Or you can get all 3, and save a bit for 107,000 Yen ($919.00 US Dollars). They say they don't ship to the U.S. but if you send them an e-mail and beg, they'll ship it to you with free shipping!!! Yes, I did beg and was going to get one, until they told me the prices..

    And yes, they do exist:
    http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/17/hand-made-kimono-laptop-sleeves/

    http://www.redmaloo.com/index_f.php

    [End Joke]
     
    Sidicas, Dec 24, 2005
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  3. Bruce Banner

    Bruce Banner Notebook Evangelist

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    my shinza has ripped quickly too. i hate being ripped off.
     
    Bruce Banner, Jan 29, 2006
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 29, 2006
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    zer0 Notebook Enthusiast

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    aww **** it. i just received mines this past week...
     
    zer0, Jan 29, 2006
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    lapboy Notebook Deity

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  7. Shampoo

    Shampoo Notebook Deity

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    Wow old thread.

    If you have a 14inch laptop try buying a bag off of any W3V or Z63A owner. Awesome bag.

    I like the booq bags.

    I'm kinda still looking for a bag to replace the bag that came with my Z70Va.

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Jan 30, 2006
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  8. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    If you are looking for a really excellent bag, I really suggest taking a look at the WaterField bags I mentioned in my previous post - www.sfbags.com. They are expensive, yes [my bag + sleeve combo retailed almost $300], but much better than anything else I have ever seen or used, including booq.

    Their sleeves, with the strap and accessories bag, should be under $100, great protection and durability.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 30, 2006
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