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Looking for a sleeve for an M170

post #1 of 15
12/19/05 at 1:11pm
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Hey all,

I have a question.. I have looked all over for a sleeve to keep the laptop in before I dump it into the BackPack.
Somehting like a Neoprene or Micorfiber sleeve/bag that is sort of fitted to the laptop or 17" laptops. I just want a bit of added protection from scratches etc.

Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 15
12/19/05 at 2:10pm
The top cover of my M170 was being scratched to death in the bag due to me lugging it round the place,so I put a thick enough magazine in the holder too giving more padding to top cover before fastening the velcro holder.Just my two cents although i have no idea where you would get a seperate cover for it.
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post #3 of 15
12/19/05 at 2:16pm
I had bought one from CompUSA last year. It was exactly that, a neoprene sleeve with a zipper on one side. The only thing was that is was for a 15 inch laptop. I'm not sure if they have one for 17" but it's worth a shot. BTW it costed about $30-40.
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post #4 of 15
12/19/05 at 4:19pm
if you wanna carry it around in your bag, it would probably be a good idea to use the plastic bag dell wrapped your laptop with in the box, it worked for me, no scratches so far
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post #5 of 15
12/19/05 at 4:50pm
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Thank for the ideas...
I guess in spending over 2K for a laptop. . I'd like something a little more fitting than a plastic bag.. besides. I would worry about condensation forming with a warm laptop and then going outside in the cold.
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post #6 of 15
12/19/05 at 6:04pm
The Samsonite laptop briefcase I bought came with a nice sleeve. I looked in a few places for just a sleeve, but no luck.
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post #7 of 15
12/19/05 at 7:17pm
There are sleeves out there. Unfortunately most are sized for the 17 inch Apple Powerbook.

Here's a pricey one that fits the i9300/M170:

http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=433

I have the 2006 Booq Folee XL which has been an exceptional case for my i9300.

You can also check out ebags.com for sleeves/cases that fit as well using their wizard:

http://www.ebags.com/info/laptop_cen...=laptop_center
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post #8 of 15
12/20/05 at 8:07pm
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4033320

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ok+XL+Backpack

2 highest recommended "sleeve" style cases for 17" widescreen laptops. First link is a harder shell on each side for more drop protection. While the second link is thinner and allows for tigher fits when stuffing into a bag.
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post #9 of 15
12/20/05 at 8:37pm
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Originally Posted by JaxChris
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4033320

http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ok+XL+Backpack

2 highest recommended "sleeve" style cases for 17" widescreen laptops. First link is a harder shell on each side for more drop protection. While the second link is thinner and allows for tigher fits when stuffing into a bag.
The second one is exactly what i am looking for.
Thanks a lot.
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post #10 of 15
12/20/05 at 9:00pm
I've got a sleeve for Waterfield and I swear by it. http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleev...leevecases.htm if you're interested.
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post #11 of 15
12/20/05 at 9:29pm
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Originally Posted by Fry-man22
I've got a sleeve for Waterfield and I swear by it. http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleev...leevecases.htm if you're interested.
I just ordered one. Very nice.

Thanks!
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post #12 of 15
12/20/05 at 10:13pm
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Originally Posted by Chesney09
I just ordered one. Very nice.

Thanks!
No problem, hope you enjoy it!
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post #13 of 15
12/20/05 at 11:13pm
Unfortunately the booq sleeves won't fit the M170. I do have the booq Python XL backpack, and it fits my M170 GREAT!

I love it!
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post #14 of 15
12/20/05 at 11:27pm
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Originally Posted by Kneebite
There are sleeves out there. Unfortunately most are sized for the 17 inch Apple Powerbook.

Here's a pricey one that fits the i9300/M170:

http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=433
I just ordered one - should be on its way to Oz shortly! (Perth), roughly 215$ au, so im happy with it, 150US but the postage!!

they wanted me to pay 84$US for 2 fedex 2day

lucky i saw the promo code "2day05" which gave me 50% off the postage, so i was happy paying 41$US for postage

so ill post back what i find - but man - the pics and the website sold it to me!!
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post #15 of 15
12/21/05 at 6:31am
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sumdex-PUN-857BK...QQcmdZViewItem

Thats what i got and thats all you need. It protects great and absorbs shock!!
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