T60p Sleeve Recommendation

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yue2007 · #1 Post by **yue2007** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:45 pm

Hi all,

Newbie here. I have recently purchased a T60p 14" and was wondering if you guys could recommend a sleeve that fits this notebook. I'm currently using a sleeve from my other laptop and it's a bit tight and I definitely don't want to ruin the corners/edges of the T60p.

Thanks

sb37 · #2 Post by **sb37** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:39 pm

waterfield designs, sfbags.com make the best sleeves!

Bing0 · #3 Post by **Bing0** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:31 pm

Definitely check out http://www.booqbags.com

I have never ever seen a case that comes close to the design and workmanship of these bags with sleeves as part of a system.

yue2007 · #4 Post by **yue2007** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:45 pm

Any know if I should get a sleeve that's 15" so it's not too tight?

ducky2802 · #5 Post by **ducky2802** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 5:09 pm

I second the booq bags. I currently use the 14" XM series, and it is nearly a perfect fit...it is a bit tall, but I use a foam/plastic laptop tray which takes up about an 1/8" of space to give a nice fit.

idxman01 · #6 Post by **idxman01** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:44 pm

I'll be ordering from waterfield (sfbags) tomorrow. I've received recommendations for them from numerous sources and the multitude of sizes gives me the impression that they'll make sure it fits. I like the fact that the sleeve can also be used on it's own with a strap and piggyback when I don't want to carry my existing bag around.

Worst case give them a call if you have questions.

-r

aaaaaakash · #7 Post by **aaaaaakash** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:44 pm

i would definitely recommend the waterfield setup if you're on a higher budget. I wanted something that wasn't to bulky, and unique. I don't know why, but i decided to order this sleeve from foof because the looks just really appealed to me.:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/3993 ... f158e7.jpg

you can find it here:
http://foofshop.com/

I got the "It's not easy being green"

Size: 14" Apple ibook.

This fit my 14" T60 like a glove! that was one of the things that was really important to me. And what's more, I stuck my 9-cell in and it just barely, but smoothly slides in as well! I am stoked, and the quality is just awesome, the corduroy exterior and the inside liner are both topnotch. So, I reccomend their sleeves, just make sure you get the correct 14" ibook size.

aakash

Superego · #8 Post by **Superego** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:34 pm

Any know if I should get a sleeve that's 15" so it's not too tight?

It depends on your battery. If you have a 9 cell I'd say get the 15", otherwise a 6-cell will fit nicely in a 14". That is my one complaint with the 9 cells, it's hard to find sleeves that fit.[/list]

#9 Post by **gator** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:09 pm

This has been discussed ad infinitium. The best thread on sleeves is this:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=23144

Archer6 is the best source on the forum for info bags/sleeves

He has given some excellent comments and reviews on the above thread.

Search the forum people!

idxman01 · #10 Post by **idxman01** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:02 pm

Got my WF sleeve in yesterday and it certainly doesn't disappoint. Fits perfect and you really can't beat the strap+piggyback.

Guess it's time to save up for one of their cargo bags.

clarkent · #11 Post by **clarkent** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:30 pm

great post and links.
Can somone direct me to a thread about backpacks..
I want to get a backpack for my T60P 14.1
I want it to be a nice snug fit and not too loose.

Something I can bring to work that looks not too formal and not too casual backpack for my notebook.
Thanks guys!

deeastman · #12 Post by **deeastman** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:42 pm

clarkent wrote:great post and links.
Can somone direct me to a thread about backpacks..
I want to get a backpack for my T60P 14.1
I want it to be a nice snug fit and not too loose.

Something I can bring to work that looks not too formal and not too casual backpack for my notebook.
Thanks guys!

You really should try to do a search before asking someone to do it for you. Search for keyword=backpack, forum=ThinkPad T60 Series, display=Posts or Threads.

Here is one to get you started:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... ck&start=0

Scratch · #13 Post by **Scratch** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:16 pm

What else do you lug around with you and your TPad every day? I carry a lot of photo gear on many occasions so I use one pack for that. If it's a no shoot trip I slim it down to save the back.

The amount of padding that you're comfortable with makes a difference as well.

I use and like packs from LowePro, Kata and Tom Bihn for different purposes. I have a couple of Crumpler bags that I use on occasion as they're really flexible when traveling.

Whatever course you take work with a shop that has customer focused return policies. These guys http://www.theadventuresource.com are great to deal with.

Dominican · #14 Post by **Dominican** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:25 am

whenever I bring my laptop around, I use the Attache leather bag. It has padding everywhere around the laptop, plus room for books, papers, notebooks, and the occasional sandwich

. I love that case.

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