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    Best Notebook Sleeve for a 14.1 Widescreen Laptop (W3J/W3V)

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by btacular, May 22, 2006.

  1. btacular

    btacular Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm getting a W3J... what's a good sleeve that is reasonably priced and will secure my notebook?

    I've heard of Shinza sleeves, but don't know if they're any good.

    Any suggestions?
     
    btacular, May 22, 2006
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  2. Scarf_Face

    Scarf_Face Notebook Geek

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    Check out the accessories forum, lots of info there. Personally, I'd go for this one, but again, depends on your budget and needs.
     
    Scarf_Face, May 22, 2006
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  3. btacular

    btacular Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks

    i decided to go with the shinza... it seems like it would be more protective
     
    btacular, May 23, 2006
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    Johnny9ball Notebook Evangelist

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  5. tallshorty

    tallshorty Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, go for the Sumdex. I have that. It is a perfect fit and well padded.
     
    tallshorty, May 23, 2006
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  6. Johnny9ball

    Johnny9ball Notebook Evangelist

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  7. bijanv

    bijanv Notebook Consultant

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    to bring this topic back 2 life. any other suggestions? I'm alsso looking for a sleeve but don't know which to get or which ones are perfect fits for a W3J... man i really want a booq sleeve.. so dam expensive

    the list that is on the accessories subforum doesnt really help cuz 99% of them are backpacks
     
    bijanv, Jul 25, 2006
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  8. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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  9. bijanv

    bijanv Notebook Consultant

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    hmm I can't order from ebags cuz I'm in Canada.. are there any sleeves that would have a compartment for a mouse n power supply? or hsould I just get a size larger than normal so i have space for those things?
     
    bijanv, Jul 25, 2006
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  10. Dangsy

    Dangsy Notebook Consultant

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    I bought a Shinza sleeve, it's great! I love the 0-shock material
     
    Dangsy, Jul 25, 2006
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    Im using a stm for ibooks. Its gray with memory foam like materials. Really happy with it. I didnt think it would fit, but instore one of the versions fit perfectly.
     
    bloodriot, Jul 25, 2006
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  12. Lythia

    Lythia Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I got a Shinza zeroshock for my W3J. The 14inch one. The case is pretty nice, it's just a little big top to bottom wise (height?), so it doesn't fit into my Asus W3J messenger bag that came with my W3J. :( I really like my Asus bag too. *sigh*

    But Shinza seems pretty good. I ordered yesterday at about 1145am, and I got it tonight when I got home, but it could be becuase I'm not too far from Torrance where they shipped it out of. (FedExSaver, I never use FedEx ground, they suck).

    I also picked up on of these: http://shinza.com/product_info.php?products_id=23&osCsid=45d6bdc968228932a163b01171684dd5 [​IMG]

    I'm playing with it right now. :) Definitely really well designed and it sounds much better than my iDog (sorry Sega) :p

    That's totally going to be my portable speaker :)
     
    Lythia, Jul 27, 2006
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  13. vkyosho

    vkyosho Notebook Consultant

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    So the 14" Shinza actually fits the W3J?

    It says here on the site:

    * Exterior (W x D x H): 14.2 x 1.0 x 11.8 inches (360 x 25 x 300 mm)
    * Interior (W x D x H): 13.0 x 1.8 x 10.8 inches (330 x 45 x 275 mm)

    And according to proportable, the W3J has these dimensions..
    13" x 9.7" x 1.18~1.28"

    When you compare that ot the interior, it seems it'd be a pretty snug fit.

    I was at Fry's yesterday and I saw the Sumdex 14.1". It says fits laptops: 12.75" x 10.25" x 2". But i read some poster inthis thread, and he was able to fit it into the Sumdex 14.1"???
     
    vkyosho, Jul 30, 2006
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  14. coilz

    coilz Notebook Geek

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    the Shinza one fits W3V for sure. Thats the one I am using now. Although you might want to order from places other than Ebay since I suspect the one I got is not authentic from Shinza. I have felt the material from an authentic shinza sleeve in a retail store and it is more "cushy" than the ones from ebay.

    The Sumdex one is really next as well.
     
    coilz, Jul 31, 2006
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  15. yuck

    yuck Notebook Guru

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    bump :D cos my w3j is coming next week
    somebody help decide which sleeve i should buy, currently i have my eyes on booq vyper and shinza.com's zero shock
    Planning to use normal timbuk maseenger bag (without laptop padding) and just throw in the laptop with the sleeve
     
    yuck, Sep 29, 2006
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  16. coilz

    coilz Notebook Geek

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    Like my post before.. look for teh Sumdex one. I've seen one in person in a Sumdex booth and it feels more protective than the Shinza one
     
    coilz, Sep 30, 2006
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  17. dt34

    dt34 Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone have experience witht these Zeroshock III sleeves on ebay? I know the official japanese company (Elecom) does make them.

    One more thing, would the W3J fit into the 12-13.3" sleeve or just stick with the 14.1" sleeve? I ask because I have the 12" Zeroshock from shinza.com and they can be stretched to at least another 1/2 inch to accommadate some more room.

    I want a snug fit on the W3J, the 14" Zeroshock III seems a little large, perhaps the 12-13.3" can be stretched a little.

    12-13.3" Zeroshock III
    http://cgi.ebay.com/12-1-13-3-Lapto...1761110QQihZ003QQcategoryZ11170QQcmdZViewItem

    Sleeve (Internal):12.4(w) x 1.5(d) x 9.25(h) inches
    W3J 13.0 x 1.18-1.28 x 9.7

    14.1" Zeroshock III
    http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ELECOM-ZERO...hZ013QQcategoryZ11170QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

    Sleeve (Internal):13.39(w) x 1.57(d) x 10.63(h) inches
    W3J 13.0 x 1.18-1.28 x 9.7

    Comments? Concerns?
     
    dt34, Sep 30, 2006
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  18. zephyrus54

    zephyrus54 Notebook Guru

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    If price is of no concern, Waterfield makes some of the best sleeves that are made to custom fit any brand/model of notebook. The sleeves have a neoprene interior and a ballistic nylon exterior, but be prepared to spend $50-$60. You can browse their site at www.sfbags.com. I've bought from them a couple of times, and they have great customer service too. Cheers.
     
    zephyrus54, Oct 1, 2006
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  19. dorkiedoode

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    i like pinder's bag. they're all sold out now but should be coming out with new ones soon.
     
    dorkiedoode, Oct 1, 2006
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  20. Nrbelex

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    I'm looking at the Incase Nylon Sleeve for MacBook Pro... for a W3J. Does anyone know how it will fit? It says "Compatible with 15-in. MacBook Pro, 15-in. PowerBook and 14-in. iBook models" but that seems about the same as the W3J.

    ~ Brett
     
    Nrbelex, Oct 1, 2006
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  21. dt34

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    I finally got a sleeve for my W3J, thanks to the forum. I ended not getting the Zeroshocks from ebay due to shipping (auction is from overseas). I was worried the W3J may get all scratched up. I read that someone used the Sumdex ImpactGuard sleeve from fry's. I went to fry's to see how they were and I have to say, its almost like the 12" Zeroshock I have for my 12" Asus laptop. Its made from the same material, the Sumdex is a little harder than the Zeroshock though. It also comes with a handle, so that is always a plus, and fits nicely in larger bag as well. The W3J fits perfectly in the sleeve and for only $20, it was well worth it. Here is a link to it....

    http://sumdex.com/core/PUN-854.asp

    I can try to post pictures if someone is interested
     
    dt34, Oct 10, 2006
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