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    M17 Sleeve case -- Anyone use one?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by livewirepyro, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. livewirepyro

    livewirepyro Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey NBR'ers! I find the flimsy cloth that comes with the M17 to be irritating and ineffective. Does anyone use a thicker case?

    I was looking at something like this -- but the M17 is bigger than most laptops and didn't want to be taking a guess on if it'd fit or not. Does anyone use one that they like?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834998442
     
    livewirepyro, Jun 7, 2009
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  2. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    16" x 13" x 2"

    those are the interior specs for the bag.
    compare to the M17 and you should have your answer.

    Dimensions: (W)15.65" (D)11.80" (H)1.7"

    its going to be a snug fit.
     
    ryujin, Jun 7, 2009
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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    The cloth case obviously isn't for any type of impact or stand-alone protection. I put my M17 in the cloth case, and then in my backpack.
     
    TurbodTalon, Jun 7, 2009
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    mrwhite1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was just about to post this thread when I saw this one. What case do people use with the m17????
     
    mrwhite1, Jun 7, 2009
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    otaku Notebook Deity

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    I use alienware's bag not the backpack but the other one. Love it
     
    otaku, Jun 7, 2009
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    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    Clauss, Jun 7, 2009
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    livewirepyro Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think that bag would again be a snug fit.
    I can't seem to find anywhere that has custom bag sizes for a sleeve.
    The largest I've found is the one in my first post and this one:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834995754
    Any thoughts? Although it's supposed to fit -- You never really know..
     
    livewirepyro, Jun 7, 2009
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  8. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    seems ok...but i dont like the fact that you have a seperate case for the power block.
    carrying two things, not one.

    note: Capacity 17.4" x 12" x 1.74" (interior dimensions)
     
    ryujin, Jun 7, 2009
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    livewirepyro Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks again, ryujin -- I'm still looking for the perfect one. I agree with you, it does make sense to keep them together.
     
    livewirepyro, Jun 8, 2009
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    mrwhite1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Surely people are not just using the cloth to protect a laptop that costs thousands of dollars??
    I was thinking of ordering this case:
    http://www.casesbypelican.com/app-1495.htm
    But I would like to find a padded case to put it in in case I want to put it in backpack. Are the alienware bags made to just slide the laptop in with the protective cloth?
     
    mrwhite1, Jun 8, 2009
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    Clauss Notebook Unboxer

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    I love the look of teh booqbags and axio-usa bags. Specifically the booq boa slimcase and the mamba pack. Also for axio, the sling pack and sling bag. They all look good, and i think they can fit the m17 or m17x
     
    Clauss, Jun 8, 2009
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