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    Best Sleeve Case for R61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kawasakiguy37, May 4, 2008.

  1. kawasakiguy37

    kawasakiguy37 Notebook Consultant

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    I recently bought an R61 and I want a nice sleeve case that provides good protection but also fits the laptop as snugly as possible. I'm looking for something with a very low profile. I currently have the 6 cell battery in it which sticks out, but I'm going to buy an extra 4 cell too (so I would like one that fits snugly with the 4 cell, doesn't necessarily have to fit the 6).
     
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    drjohn Notebook Consultant

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    I've shopped for the same thing for my 14.1" widescreen R61 with the 6-cell battery. Tried a 14" Belkin--too tight IMO, as it doesn't quite fit the extended battery; the 15" version might fit but I haven't brought my R61 into a store to see for sure. The CaseLogic sleeve is thin but way too big--Office Depot seems to only stock one for 15" widescreens, so I have no idea about any 14" version. I ended up finding a sleeve, with small carry handles, marketed by JanSport in my university's bookstore, which isn't on JanSport's web page and it fits very well. Definitely minimalist.

    I've come to the conclusion that a sleeve designed for a 15" standard (not widescreen) should fit a 14" widescreen w/6-cell battery like a glove.

    Good luck.
     
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  3. kawasakiguy37

    kawasakiguy37 Notebook Consultant

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    I want one that fits with the 4 cell battery, not the 6. Ill look into the belkin
     
    kawasakiguy37, May 4, 2008
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    Yes it should fit fine. Good padding too, IIRC. Got mine from Amazon.
     
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    rec630 Notebook Geek

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    I've started looking too. Don't know what your price range is, but the Waterfield bags have gotten some good reviews. http://www.sfbags.com/
     
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    I got one of these for my T61p. Extremely snug and perfect fit. They have the little pull-strap on the bottom for a good reason!
     
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  7. kawasakiguy37

    kawasakiguy37 Notebook Consultant

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    Any other recommendations? Dont really like the flap or open end version of the SF bag
     
    kawasakiguy37, May 8, 2008
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    Shinza Zeroshock III. Fits snug on 6 cell but offers great protection. Wouldnt trade it for the anything.
     
    techboydino, May 8, 2008
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    gamemint Notebook Evangelist

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    check out ebags they have a big selection and great prices
     
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  10. kawasakiguy37

    kawasakiguy37 Notebook Consultant

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    Ebags just seem to be a retailer, doesnt even seem that cheap either (they only have a few sleeves). I wish someone just made a nice flat black zip leather one.....
     
    kawasakiguy37, May 8, 2008
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