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    Thick foam sleeve for T61p

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Wozzer, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. Wozzer

    Wozzer Newbie

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    I'm looking for a thick foam sleeve for my T61p, I've looked at:

    Elecom Zeroshock III ("from Shinza")
    Sumdex Impactguard
    Skooba Skin

    However all of these seem to offer only minimal padding. I've heard the Zeroshock III has some memory foam built in, true? I've only seen the 1st/2nd generation without the foam and I wasn't impressed.

    I'm worried about dropping the laptop more than dropping something on the laptop, and I'd like about 1/2" of foam all the way around the computer. If I don't find something soon I'm going to be doing this: http://isoglossia.com/?p=375
     
    Wozzer, Jan 16, 2008
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  2. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    i would also consider the waterfield sleevecase. i did a review of it awhile back. do a search of it to find it.
     
    ejl, Jan 16, 2008
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  3. gamemint

    gamemint Notebook Evangelist

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    The waterfield sleeve is very good
     
    gamemint, Jan 16, 2008
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  4. morphy

    morphy Notebook Deity

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    If you want top quality + protection in a sleeve try the
    Vyper.
     
    morphy, Jan 16, 2008
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  5. Wozzer

    Wozzer Newbie

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    Thanks for the responses, after a lot of wasted time I decided on the following:
    1) Elecom ZeroShock III: The 3rd gen now has additional memory foam, so should provide good abrasion and some minimal shock protection
    2) Skooba Satchel 2.0: Has "air cell" padding, padding doesn't cover whole of side surface but that's more than made up for by the ZeroShock, air cell padding on bottom and sides will provide good shock protection. Let's hope the T61p in the ZeroShock will fit.

    This setup doesn't have a ton of protection on the top two corners, which hopefully are the "least likely" to be dropped on. I also liked the Brenthaven Duo II SC and the Booq Folee XM, both provide good overall protection and function. Their downfall is the all-black business-look, I wanted something a little cooler.
     
    Wozzer, Jan 16, 2008
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  6. gmoneyphatstyle

    gmoneyphatstyle Notebook Deity

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  7. klutchrider

    klutchrider Notebook Evangelist

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    Check out waterfield designs at www.sfbags.com they custom tailor bags towards your specs.
     
    klutchrider, Jan 16, 2008
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  8. TheCynical1

    TheCynical1 Notebook Consultant

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    The Waterfield is probably what I'll be getting for my T61p (when it shows up), I already have a decent bag, but just want a sleeve for it, as well.
     
    TheCynical1, Jan 17, 2008
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  9. JoeFalk

    JoeFalk Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is not a sleeve at all, but i have to strongly recommend the Zero Halliburton line of products as we are talking about maximum protection here. I bought a DZ-5 myself for fun at first, but now i use it every day. Got a couple of buddies who are in the offshore industry, one of them was in a helicopter crash which pretty much wrecked everything in the luggage except his bag and notebook.

    Should be able of withstanding a thermonuclear war, as long as you keep your ass of ground zero.
     
    JoeFalk, Jan 17, 2008
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