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I recently ordered the new medium premier sleeve from Dell to hold my infinity edge XPS 15, and wanted to share my thoughts here.
I was able to use a 10% accessory coupon, as well as select free overnight shipping at checkout. The sleeve actually arrived overnight (it shipped from TN to NC) in a comically oversized box. Much, much bigger than the box containing my new laptop, even though the sleeve itself folds completely flat and would ship well in an envelop. I'm always surprised when online retailers ship so inefficiently.
The sleeve itself is very thin and provides minimal padding. I would describe the construction as two thin sheets of rigid material, likely plastic, sandwiched between a black synthetic soft-touch on the outside, and red microfiber on the inside. The outer material is stitched with red at the edges, and has a feel somewhere between suede, vinyl, and rubber. The whole thing is quite "springy."
The "lid" consists of two magnetic flaps that seal gently by folding 90 degrees on top of one another. It is extremely easy to move the laptop in and out. my 9550 fits securely inside with some cushion around the edges, but no movement within.
Overall I am pleased with this sleeve, although it is a bit expensive at $50. The edges are not padded or plated, but there seems to be sufficient excess material here to provide some protection. The most important feature of this sleeve is that it folds completely flat and works quite well as a lap desk, with a footprint only slightly bigger than the computer itself. I can use it on the lap, couch, bed, or hard surface and not worry about clogging the fan intakes because of its rigidity. It also looks sleek and professional. There is a faint Dell logo embossed on one side.
If you have any questions feel free to ask. I can provide some pictures if you think that would help.
Dell Premier Sleeve (M) for XPS 15 9550
Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by MisterJiggyFly, Nov 8, 2015.
