Is this one the best sleeve for T61p?

1*. Vyper L by Booq
http://www.transitgear.com/proddetail.php?prod=VYP-BLK-L
$51.98 - Pricey...

*Lol. I just found this one. It's like a tank, but thin and slim. Should fit T61p perfectly.

Anyway I am also thinking about:

2. Mobile Edge
http://www.mobileedge.com/items.asp?cid=19&scid=19&pid=102
Nice one.
$30 - Ok...

3. Marware
http://www.amazon.com/Marware-Sport...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1188795952&sr=1-15
If the dimension shown is the external dimension then this one will probably be a little bit smaller.
$30 - Ok...

4. WaterField (With Flap)
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases.htm
$54 - Pricey...

EDIT:

5. Timbuk2
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/laptop/classic-laptop-sleeve/size/6/
Looks like it's pretty flimsy? Anyone using this please comment on it please. Thanks.
$35 - A little bit pricey...

6. Zero Shock III
http://shop.ebay.com/items/zeroshock...mdnuZQQ_npmvZ3
Seems that this one is pretty good.. Check it out...
$30 (+ $10 Shipping Cost) = $40 - Somewhat pricey...

7. Incase Nylon Sleeve for MacBook Pro
http://www.amazon.com/Sleeve-Select...5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1189471879&sr=8-1
Ok. Someone said that this one was perfect and fitted like a glove. Check it out by yourselves. Nice one.
$49.99 - Pricey...

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hi, take a look at the Timbuk2

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/laptop/classic-laptop-sleeve

 

Oh nice. I am gonna add it to my post.

 

i just want a sleeve that will fit my 9-cell 15.4" t61p..any suggestions?

 

If you want the pricey one, I personally think the Vyper is better than the Waterfield. However if you don't like zipper then Waterfield would be your choice.

If you think 50 bucks is too much for a laptop sleeve (think so...), then Mobile Edge should be the best and it will fit T61p perfectly. Just be aware that it also use zipper.

Personal opinions...

 

I have both a Booq Vyper XXS and a Elecom Zero Shock III for my X61.

IMO, the Vyper is definitely the most sophisticated design wise. It looks very good and is very light due to the balistic nylon material. I usually use it when I only carry my laptop around.

However for protection purposes I find it much too hard/thin on the inside and doesn't even come close to the Zero Shock sleeve, which adapts perfectly to the notebook and has a thick layer of adaptive foam to keep it protected.

So for looks the Booq is a winner, but in my opinion it is mediocre as a notebook sleeve.

 

I hate to bother you... but could you give me any link that I could add to my post and check it out for myself? Thanks a lot. Can't find a proper link...

 

No bother at all.

Zero Shock is made by the Japanese company Elecom:
http://www2.elecom.co.jp/pickup/zeroshock3/

The web site is in Japanese, but the pictures and measurement should give you what you need to know.

They also have an English site here:
http://www.elecom.eu.com/

It however does not show the Zero Shock III sleeve which primarily is new in that it has an external zipper for storing small items.

You can also buy them from Shinza ( www.shinza.com) which is a US company/importer. Note that I have heard both good, but also quite a lot of bad things about Shinza. I noticed that they once communicated that they were designing a new Zero Shock case themselves - failing to inform people that Elecom is in fact the manufacturer. I personally have no experience with them.

There are quite a lot of people/companies on eBay that sell Zero Shock sleeves: http://shop.ebay.com/items/zeroshock_W0QQ_nkwZzeroshockQQ_npmdnuZQQ_npmvZ3

Please note that I am not saying that Zero Shock sleeves are the best out there, but it is definitely the best one I've encountered for my needs. You can find prettier ones, but it does the job beautifully.

Good luck.

 

how much does the 9 cell add to the dimensions? Is it negligible?

 

Wowwwww nice. Thanks a lot. I am gonna add it to my first post.

 

The 9 cell sticks out just under a full inch. You need to take this extra size into account when picking out a sleeve so it fits correctly.

 

For the Zero shock III, these are the interior dimensions.

Interior dimensions (W x D x H): 14.7 x 1.6 x 10.8 inches (375 x 40 x 275 mm)

For my t61 w/ 9 cell the dimensions are 14 x 1.25 x 11 inches. Will this fit? Seems like it would, does anyone know firsthand?

 

just ordered a medium size timbuk2 sleeve, will post some pictures when I get it.

 

what is a good sleeve for a 14.1 standard screen T61p?

 

academicsuperstore says it went backordered. I just canceled it.

 

The Archetype 17" "cork" case for the MBP fits teh 15.4 almost perfectly, even with the extended battery. It gives ample space on the sides so you can work in the case. I now wish I had gotten teh t61p widescreen instead of the 14.1 anyways this is a great case that is ultraportable!

 

I ordered the Zero Shock III last night from e-bay (thanks for the tip JabbaJabba). It already shipped out today from Texas. I suppose it will arrive on Monday or Tuesday.

I have the T61 15.4" w/9cell. I think it measures about 10.9" with the 9-cell battery. I think it will fit. Especially since the area of the 9-cell does not span the entire width of the laptop and it isn't as thick either.

 

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Let us (me) know about the zero shock. If it fits for you, i'm going to buy one.

 

I just got the zeroshock III for my T61 w/ 9-cell battery. It fits like a glove. A little more snug than what I'd like. The first time I zipped it up I thought it was going to be way too tight to the point that the zipper could be damaged, maybe its just a little stiff from being new because after zipping and unzipping a few times it seems to zip up just fine.

Over time I could see this being too much stress on the zipper and causing a problem. Who knows how much time. For now I think it will hold up just fine. I don't plan on sending it back. Hopefully it will hold up for a couple years.

I will say that I was pleasantly surprised with the padding. It is not as thick as I expected but it has a very gelatinous feeling to it when you press your finger into it.

 

I just removed the 9-cell battery to see how it fits without the battery. I have to say that the fit isn't much different with or without the battery. It's just barely a little more snug with the battery. I think it's going to work out just fine.

 

Your best bet is the sfbags.com one. They make them custom for each laptop.

 

not really.

I contacted them about standard 14" t61 vertical sleeve.

if you take another look, you'll notice that they suggest same vertical sleeve for 14" standard screen and 14" wide screen.

 

How is the ZeroShock III for thickness of the laptop? Going by the specs it seems like it is meant for thicker notbooks then the 14" 4:3 T61 with the sleeve interior of 13.3 x 1.6 x 10.6 inches but the notebook being 12.3 x 10.9 x 1.1-1.3 inches so almost an extra half inch. Then again that may be big enough to store the power adaptor with the notebook inside the case

 

Well since I now have a ZeroShock III, I can tell you to just ignore that interior thickness measurement. I think it is actually the thickness of the T61 that is making it VERY snug. I realize that I have a 15.4" and you are talking 14", but I'm quite certain that thickness is the same on these models.

So ignore that interior thickness measurement. Your T61 is definitely not to thin for this sleeve. If my T61 was .5" thicker I really don't think I would be able to zip it up.

 

I have the 14.1 inch widescreen with the 7 cell and I looked around for the perfect sleeve for a while. The one I settled on was the Incase nylon sleeve for the Macbook Pro 15 inch.


http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/15-nylon-sleeve-cl57054

This fits like a glove and I don't think that there could be a more perfect fit if the case was custom designed for the t61. The 13 inch incase nylon sleeve fits the 14.1 with the 4 cell as well...quality is fantastic and there is a pocket for your power brick too. It's slim enough to slip in a bag, but has the handles/shoulder strap to carry solo.

That's just my 2 cents.

49.99 on Amazon, or in any CompUSA/Mac Store

 

Nice. I am gonna check it out and add it to my post. Thanks for the info.

 

Another set of questions on the ZeroShock III:

Is the pocket on the front of it big enough to hold the power adaptor?

If you leave the side open can the laptop be slid out easy? (i.e. if used in a backpack can the side be opened to pull the laptop out or do you need to open up the case more and or take it out more from the front)

If I get it through that ebay seller it looks like the color is random. But then with shipping it doesn't seem much cheaper

Thanks

 

No way is the pocket big enough for an adapter. Since the laptop fits so snug, I couldn't imagine putting much on anything in there. Maybe like a couple CDs... something very thin.

I don't think it would slide in an out easy enough on one of the smaller sides.

I have found two ways that seem to work the best.

take the whoel thing out of my backpack place it on a table, unzip it completely and open it, but leave the laptop sitting on it while in use. Then when you are done you just close the lid and zip it up.

Or, unzip it half way. Slide it in and out of the sleeve from the longer front side. So you will be sliding it in battery/backside first. I just think it is too snug to slide it in from one of the shorter sides.

 

Has anyone used the Chrome notebook sleeve for the T61? I didn't see it mentioned in the earlier discussion.

 

I would like to take back this statement... sort of. That compartment/pocket might be a little more roomy than I thought. I just tried putting in the AC adapter and it fits and I can zip it up. I don't think it is a good idea though. It is too tight. You could probably put in something the size of a couple decks of cards. The ac adapter is a little thicker than that. I would also be concerned that the AC plug might poke a whole through the material.

On another not I would like to say that after using it for a couple days, the T61 w/9-cell seems to be a perfect fit. I thought it was too tight, but the ZeroShock III was just very stiff right out of the package. Now that it is "breaking in" like a pair of new tennis shoes, it is a great fit.

 

Why couldn't they make the pocket out of a stretchy material so it could fit the larger power brick....

Oh well. So seems like the ZeroShock III is the best for shock absortion and I like the bight orange color the ebay seller says they have but the waterfield one seems to be easier to use with a backpack (can leave the sleeve in it)

 

You can also check out Tom Bihn -

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/CTGY/300

 

Hey Will ,

So you think I should get the 14.1" ZeroShockIII for my 15.4" T61p. From what you are saying the 14.1" should be a perfect fit for 15.4" laptops. I only have the 6cell battery so I think I should be fine.

Thank you,

 

Nooooooooo. I have the 15.4" ZeroShock III for my 15.4" T61 w/9cell.

 

The Tom Bihn Archetype is a perfect fit for the 15.4 widescreens....It is also a good fit for the 14.1's with the AC Adapter.

 

This looks like a nice sleeve.
I wonder if it will fit T61p 15.4 wide

Its supposed to be for the MacBook Pro but the dimensions of the sleeve might seem to fit the t61 wide albeit snugly.
Interior Dimensions: 14.25in x 10.75in x 1.4in (362mm x 273mm x 36 mm)

 

Ok makes more sense, that is why i asked the question, i was thinking you were using a 14.1" for a 15.4" ?? i dont know how.

I will try to pick this up from ebay.

 

That looks like a great case , I thinking between this and the zero shock III

 

Stallen or anyone who has the Zeroshock I have a question for you.
Does the Zeroshock come with lined zippers ( to protect against scratches from inside )?
thanks

 

I am not sure if it qualifies as lined zippers, but yes there is a thick edge between the zipper and the foamy area where the notebook goes.

This protective edge does indeed make sure that your notebook does not get scratched by the zipper.

 

Just bought the Zeroshock III for my T61p from ebay. Sounds like what I was looking for. I got the orange colored one and then also bought a camera case. Thanks for the great tip.

 

The 14" or the 15"?

Let us know how it goes, I still can't decide between this and the waterfeild for my 4:3 14" T61p. Looks like the waterfeild is easier to leave in a backpack but the zeroshock is better padded

 

I ordered the Zeroshock III for my new 15" T61p last week from ebay and it arrived today. I am very happy with it and it fits the laptop like a glove .

 

I bought the 15" ZeroShock 11 from Shinza.com (for $18.99) since it seems to be one of the few sleeves that offers any chance of snugness for a 14" SXGA with 9 cell battery.

Probably will be slightly too large for my laptop, but I've a feeling the 14" ZeroShock 111 sleeve would not have the necessary depth, and the 15" ZeroShock 111 was also not a good fit.

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Having received my new ZeroShock 11 sleeve, I'll have to admit, not exactly an ideal solution. Would not recommend. Nothing wrong with the construction, just too big for my laptop, more so than I was expecting, in fact.

 

Am really liking the ZeroShock III, thinking of getting this in addition to a messenger bag, but can't seem to find a ZeroShock III 15.4" White from any retailers, especially since Shinza only has Black/Orange. Rather not have to eBay it (saw about a grand total of 2), does anyone know other sites that carry it?

 

It was for my 15.4" T61p. I should be getting it soon. The ebay dealer is from TX and ships priority. Previous posts say that it fits like a glove on their 15" T61p, so I'm sure it will be the same for me.

The ebay dealer that I got it from had all 3 colors. She said just let her know which one you wanted in the comment box for paypal. I asked specifically about the 15.4" ZeroshockIII and she mentioned that she is running low on stock and might not have some soon. Not sure if she will get more later. I paid $30 + $10.95 shipping.

 

This may have been answered already but can anyone confirm how the 15.4" T61p fits with the 9cell sticking out the back? does it bulge or make the laptop too tight a fit?

 

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Thanks Kyla! Just a little pre-occupied standing and looking out my window everytime I see a big truck driving through our business park. Part of the perks of ordering it from work is UPS delivers to businesses first and residentials much later in the afternoon. WIth Stallen's insight on the ZeroShock III, I may pick this up as I'll definitely want something like this... plus it will be a nice cushion to sit my laptop on when I'm computer from a couch or bed.

 

I just received my 14.1 ZeroShock III sleeve from the eBay dealer in Texas. It fits my new T61, 14.1 (standard 4:3 display with 6 cell battery) perfectly. The sleeve is very well made and the dealer respone was excellent.