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    Zeroshock III/IV for x201?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hehachris, Oct 2, 2010.

  1. hehachris

    hehachris Newbie

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    Just got my x201, very happy with it :p

    I am wondering whether zeroshock III/IV is an overkill for x201...
    zeroshock is good for protecting it from damage, but IV looks too thick and bulky. So I will more perfer III.

    Or just a simple and light one like case logic sleeve will do the job? Since thinkpad is so durable, perhaps I just need one that is capable for preventing scar and scuff?
    Laptop Sleeves > 12-14.1" Screens - Case Logic
     
    hehachris, Oct 2, 2010
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  2. NeeGo

    NeeGo Notebook Consultant

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    For me, if I had a backpack with a laptop compartment, I would get a thin neoprene ThinkPad sleeve just to prevent scar/scuff while the laptop is in the backpack.

    But since I didn't have a backpack with a laptop compartment when I first got my X200, I went for the Zeroshock III instead.
     
    NeeGo, Oct 2, 2010
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  3. kamitorial

    kamitorial Notebook Enthusiast

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    The 12 inch Zeroshock IV would be a perfect fit but it cannot be found anywhere if you are outside the E.U.

    I had the Zeroshock III a few years back and it was great, but would like the IV for the X201.

    At the moment I am using a Targus 12 in sleeve and it is perfect in fit and feel. May be sufficient for the sturdy x201 but I`d really like to get the Zeroshock IV.
     
    kamitorial, Oct 19, 2010
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  4. fem

    fem Notebook Consultant

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    I second this option. I have a backpack and a thin thinkpad 12W sleeve.

    Backpack+Zeroshock is just tooooo much! :p
     
    fem, Oct 19, 2010
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  5. kamitorial

    kamitorial Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got this locally for $20 no tax on the day I got the x201 and I like it.
    Link to Targus Sleeve

    I wouldn`t say that a Zeroshock sleeve is an overkill when in a backpack, since most you never really know what you will be running into. I still remember my then Oakley backpack with a notebook compartment containing my then XPS m1210 in the Seroshock III took a 3 foot drop, initially, before continuing down some steps. A pen I had inside took more damage than my notebook.
     
    kamitorial, Oct 19, 2010
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  6. strangesweet

    strangesweet Notebook Deity

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    Yup, unless you have a big backpack, it's so much trouble taking them out and putting back in each time :(
     
    strangesweet, Oct 19, 2010
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  7. aznguyphan

    aznguyphan Notebook Evangelist

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    +1

    I didn't buy my Thinkpad to baby it :D
     
    aznguyphan, Oct 20, 2010
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