ZeroShock 11-13 Bag | NotebookReview

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So I recently recieved this new bag/case from our trusty e-bay ZeroShock distributer. This isn't a plug, but shinza was sold out, so I went for the instant gratification.
I'm at work right now, so I don't have the bag in front of me, and when I get the chance, I'll take some pictures and add them in.
An important thing to note is that I own an HP dv4, which is a 14.1" laptop. Shinza brands the two different sized bags as 11-12 and 13-14, whereas the ebay merchant labels them as 11-13 and 14-15. The bag I purchased was the 11"-13" model. Thier interior dimensions are:
11-13: 13.39 x 10.6 x 1.77 inches
14-15: 14.9 x 12.2 x 2.75 inches
My notebook has dimensions of 13.15 x 9.45 x 1.34-1.57(front thinner than back) so naturally, I went with the smaller of the two. The bag fits my laptop like a surigical glove. With enough room to leave my logitech mouse nano reciever in.

First impressions: I was underwhelmed at the looks, but for anyone who has used a ZeroShock, they know it's not about that. The very first thing I noticed was the nylon surface, should be easily cleaned if it gets spilled on etc.
-Then the very first notable thing was the zippers. The main zipper has two pulls, and only opens down to the shoulder-strap D-rings. I knew it was going to be like that, but I do wish it was a full 3-side zipper, like the normal cases.
-The two pocket zippers are also not 3-side zippers, they only open down two sides. Like in the product description, there's a mesh pocket in the larger compartment for various flat objects. My power supply fits easily into the smaller compartment without bulging, and my mouse fits with a small bulge (logitech v450).
I'm pretty sure the reasoning behind the zippers is purely cost effectiveness.
-The ZeroShock padding surrounds the main compartment, and unlike the original case, the side walls have a dedicated foam strip so when zipping up, you don't clamp down and conform to the laptop. It's not eggshell on the inside, like the cases, but it's the same foam and I feel the bag will protect the laptop the same or better than the cases.
-The handles are are two seperate rubber handles. in the picture they look like the connect or snap together, but I didn't notice a way to do this, but I admit I hadn't thought about it until now. The strap is of decent quality nylon, with a metal slider and clips.

-All in all, i am very satisfied so far, and will update with personal pictures and more experience as I can.