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    Sleeve/Case & Bag

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Step666, Mar 22, 2014.

  1. Step666

    Step666 Professional chubby Chris Pratt impersonator

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    Hi all,
    I'm looking for a couple of accessories for my ATIV Book 9 Plus, namely some sort of case or sleeve and then a bag as well.

    In terms of the sleeve/case, something simple just to provide a wee bit of protection - not impact protection or anything ridiculous, just to keep it looking nice.
    The ATIV Book 9 Plus is basically a couple of mm smaller than the 13" MacBook Air in all dimensions, so I think I'm sort of asking what the best 13" MacBook Air sleeve/case is.

    As for the bag, I'm looking for something like a messenger bag that I could put the laptop (in the case) and a few other things into, so probably a bit bigger than the laptop itself/not a bag that's designed just to carry the laptop and no more.
    And I really don't want a backpack, never liked them.

    Budget is reasonably flexible, I can always narrow that down a bit after seeing a few recommendations etc.
    Other than that, I guess I just want the two accessories to look nice. I'm not 100% certain what that means though, so I'm open to suggestions.
     
  2. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    This is your lucky day, because that was my specification when I started looking for my bags. Fortunately, I've already spent the time and money on bags/sleeves that don't work so I can save you the footwork and expense.

    For the sleeve this will work.

    For the messenger, it doesn't come any better than this.

    Remember, I own the Precision. So if this bag/sleeve can handle that beefy laptop (plus accessories), anything else should be a walk in the park.
     
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  3. Step666

    Step666 Professional chubby Chris Pratt impersonator

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    Apologies for not replying sooner.

    Thanks for taking the time to offer up some recommendations - the messenger bag definitely looks like the sort of thing I'm thinking of, the sleeve isn't quite what I had in mind though.
    Very much appreciated though.
     
  4. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    LOL, actually it wasn't what I had in mind either. But after the Precision cut right through two previous more attractive (and expensive) sleeves, I decided to settle for function and forget about form. This one serves purely as scratch and shock protection.
     
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    Step666 Professional chubby Chris Pratt impersonator

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    The Precision is an altogether different beast from an ultrabook though, so hopefully I won't have the same issues.
     
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    *bump for additional recommendations*
     
  7. glendalegene

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    I don't know if this if overkill for your needs, but I've had a great deal of success with Slappa bags and cases over the years. My Asus is quite a bit larger than your Ativ, but in my experience I always look to these guys first. Good luck