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    sleeve or bag?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by rebeccavich, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. rebeccavich

    rebeccavich Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,

    Just wondering whether I should invest in a sleeve or a bag with a notebook compartment for my laptop, or both. Is a sleeve really enough protection if I were to put the computer into the various bags I use to carry my stuff around?

    Any advice/insight would be appreciated!
     
    rebeccavich, Aug 30, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I'd get a hard shell if it were to be used in a non-notebook backpack.
     
    Brian, Aug 30, 2005
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  3. Michael1980

    Michael1980 Notebook Consultant

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    A nice padded sleeve (like sfbags.com) in a normal bag, best option for me.
    Laptop is protected and nobody knows I am carrying one around.
     
    Michael1980, Aug 30, 2005
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I am thinking about getting a laptop sleeve too. Right now I have a Dell Leather bag, it cost me 100 dollars (with my last laptop). I'm still using it, it's a great bag. However, it is a bit big, maybe I should get a sleeve...

    So, sfbags.com is pretty good for sleeves?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 30, 2005
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  5. basejumper

    basejumper Notebook Enthusiast

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    U might also wanna chek out the sleevs that www.booqbags.com have to offer..

    theyre really really slick, also shinza makes a really good one

    www.shinza.com
     
    basejumper, Aug 30, 2005
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Wow, booqbags makes some really nice bags. I might just have to pick up one of those soon!
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 31, 2005
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  7. Xplodin

    Xplodin Notebook Consultant

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    I've got both a bag and a Sleeve. Bag is for when i going to LAN's and the sleeve is for when i'm going to Uni something to put in my backpack with out damaging my Beast.
     
    Xplodin, Sep 1, 2005
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  8. basejumper

    basejumper Notebook Enthusiast

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    i ordered my crumpler back pack..........ill be postin a review soon.......one thing that i liked about it is the fact that it has a fully padded removeable sleeve.....so if i wanna jus carry books or just the laptop im set..

    Also they have really good padding on the back and shoulder straps........so im all comfy.
     
    basejumper, Sep 1, 2005
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