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    Sleeve for T420S. will a 13" fit? recommendations welcome

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Amiroquai, Jan 3, 2012.

  1. Amiroquai

    Amiroquai Notebook Geek

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    I'm looking for a sleeve to carry my T420S inside a messenger bag.
    The sleeve has to be minimal in size to not take up too much space inside my bag.
    It's mostly for scratch protection and not bumps.

    I know Neoprene is somewhat stretchy.
    Do you guys think this sleeve would be a good tight fit on the T420S
    (Tight is ideal but I also don't want to be struggling having to take it out of the sleeve.)

    Black Sleeve Case Bag Pouch For 13 inch 13.3" Macbook Pro Notebook | eBay

    Any recommendations from T420s users regarding their sleeves of choice?

    Thanks!

    Amir
     
    Amiroquai, Jan 3, 2012
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I think the sleeve that just holds my T420s was marketed as a 13.3" model. The one you have found should be OK because the slight (1/4") shortfall in length will be offset by the excess (3/4") width. At that price I would give it a try.

    John
     
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  3. Amiroquai

    Amiroquai Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for your input.
    It's so cheap I might as well just take the plunge...

    They have a "safe bet" version of this sleeve marketed for 14.1" and pretty much the same price. But I just don't want to end up with excess padding.

    I actually really like this case for the choice of colors ant not the bargain price.
    Should compliment the Thinkpad nicely. :cool:
     
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  5. Amiroquai

    Amiroquai Notebook Geek

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    That sleeve looks awesome.
    I like the overlapping piece to protect the laptop from zipper scratches.
    That's the reason I was shying away from the zippered ones, didn't know this design existed...
    I have like $20 in eBay Bucks I'm trying to get rid of before they expire. I wish they sold this sleeve on eBay :(
     
    Amiroquai, Jan 6, 2012
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  6. oshelef

    oshelef Newbie

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    For the price (there was a coupon so I paid <$3), I'm pretty happy with this:
    Black Laptop Sleeve / Bag, Fit for 12" to 14" Notebook

    It's the right length, a bit wide and thinner than more expensive ones. At the end it doesn't so much feel wide as a tiny bit loose. The colors are a nice fit. It does need a bit of time to outgas once you get it.
     
    oshelef, Mar 1, 2012
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