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    Lenovo Japan Releases Premium Case for ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X240, X240s, X230, T440, T430

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kdskamal, Dec 10, 2013.

  1. kdskamal

    kdskamal Notebook Guru

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    Lenovo Japan has released a very high quality case for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X240, X240s, X230, T440, T430

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    Translated using Google Translate

    "ThinkPad premium case" is a premium case ThinkPad X1 Carbon series, X series, T-series only.
    The body, the durable canvas, and laminated with a polycarbonate urethane film with excellent waterproof strongly to come friction and tear, while the interior has been bonding process the sponge to pile fabric. The body Cub part of cowhide, ThinkPad logo is embossed, red stitch is entered as an accent. Because of the cowhide tanning combination with chrome tannins, deep luster and comes out so as to embezzle it. Stretch mesh pocket which can hold such connector is equipped on the back side, and has adopted the high material of the grip hard to slip on the bottom.
    This product has been designed and manufactured in Japan.
    Price and compatible models (excluding tax)
    ThinkPad X1 Carbon Premium case: 16,000 Yen -> $150 = :mad:
    ThinkPad X240s/X240/X230 premium case: 16,000 Yen
    ThinkPad T440s/T430 Premium Case: 16,000 Yen

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    kdskamal, Dec 10, 2013
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  2. j0hnwall

    j0hnwall Notebook Consultant

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    In the end, it just seems like a regular high-end case...I don't see the warrant for the $150 price tag
     
    j0hnwall, Dec 10, 2013
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    1) It's OEM equipment/accessories
    2) It's from Japan

    Need I say more? That's like saying Lenovo's 16 GB RAM upgrade prices are preposterous.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 10, 2013
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  4. pipspeak

    pipspeak Notebook Deity

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    I wonder if there's a month delay between ordering and shipping?! :D
     
    pipspeak, Dec 10, 2013
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Last time I ordered something 2nd day EMS, it was $$$. Standard shipping is like 2-3 weeks.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 10, 2013
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  6. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Are these exclusive to Japan? I really wish Lenovo would stop releasing regionally exclusive products like dGPU t440s or x240s. This is the 21st century; get that global supply chain together.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 10, 2013
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  7. pipspeak

    pipspeak Notebook Deity

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    With the different regional models, different national release dates and unpredictable delays in shipping, I long ago assumed Lenovo's supply chain was a total mess. Perhaps it's due to the company's rapid expansion in recent years. Marketing and engineering clearly ran ahead of logistics.
     
    pipspeak, Dec 10, 2013
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  8. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Anyone here recommend a good 14 inch laptop bag for a chunkier 14 inch laptop? (no 15 inch bags, too much dead space)
     
    Jobine, Dec 10, 2013
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  9. phamhlam

    phamhlam Notebook Evangelist

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    Hopefully the include the model :thumbsup:
     
    phamhlam, Dec 10, 2013
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  10. Bluesfella

    Bluesfella Notebook Guru

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    It looks nice but $150 for a sleeve is too much. The price would be justifiable if it was handmade, but I doubt it.
     
    Bluesfella, Aug 11, 2015
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