I WANT this case to fit my T42! But it won't! (picture)

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Doctorroe · #1 Post by **Doctorroe** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 11:53 am

Anyone know of a clone that looks like it? IBM Part # 22P8791.

http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... lCurrId=73

Great case with lots of places for the power supply and cord.

Roisin · #2 Post by **Roisin** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 11:57 am

check this one out: http://www2.elecom.co.jp/products/BM-IB01BK.html

although it doesn't look as good

Doctorroe · #3 Post by **Doctorroe** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:10 pm

Yes, I saw that, but how do I order it? I also am thinking of the Booq case for the 14. But no one has ever answered if the power supply fits well in the front part.

Roisin · #4 Post by **Roisin** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:12 pm

to be honest, i find all of them ugly, except for the booq vyper

Schwaby · #5 Post by **Schwaby** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:18 pm

Which vyper fits the T42 with 9 cell?

I'm guessing the 15" one, right?

Roisin · #6 Post by **Roisin** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:29 pm

vyper.xs
Exterior Dimensions: 12.2x10.1x1.9"
Laptop Compartment: 11.2x9.1x1.4" (284x231x36mm)

vyper.m
Exterior Dimensions: 14.75x10.75x1.7
Laptop Compartment: 13.75x9.5x1.2" (349x241x31mm)

vyper.l
Exterior Dimensions: 15.2x11.9x2.1"
Laptop Compartment: 14.2x10.9x1.6" (361x277x41mm)

vyper.xl
Exterior Dimensions: 16.4x11.5x1.5"
Laptop Compartment: 15.4x10.5x1.0" (391x267x26mm)

Schwaby · #7 Post by **Schwaby** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:01 pm

Meh. So it looks like the Viper M is too narrow and the Viper L just too big for a 14.1 inch t42.

Bummer.

The L seems to be alright for a 15 inch t42 though.

jeblis · #8 Post by **jeblis** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 3:49 pm

Yeah I tried both the vipers for a 14" t42. The M could just barely fit in width wise with a six cell battery, but the case was too long. The L is too big. Also the sides bow out so you don't get a nice tight fit. It just moves around in the case. Even if it did fit perfectly I'm not sure I'd like this case.

Anyway having said that I got the 14 booq powersleeve and it fits like a glove
with the 9 cell battery.

Roisin · #9 Post by **Roisin** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:20 pm

The M could just barely fit in width wise with a six cell battery, but the case was too long.

so a 14" with a 6cell did fit into that vyper.m? how tight?

Since it was a tight fit, did it matter that the case was too long?

#10 Post by **aamsel** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:58 pm

Well, this is about the 6th time I have asked this in 6 separate threads, but...
WHAT IS THE FIT of the power brick and cord like in the accessory pocket of the Powersleeve 14 ??? Is it fine, or do you have to cram it in, and does it bulge alot ?? Or does it not fit at all????

If you or another Booq Powersleeve 14 owner would answer this question it would save me buying one and having to return it.

Thanks!!

Andrew
Austin, TX

jeblis wrote:...Anyway having said that I got the 14 booq powersleeve and it fits like a glove with the 9 cell battery.

Leon · #11 Post by **Leon** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:30 am

you have to cram it in, it bulges, but it is o.k.

#12 Post by **aamsel** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:09 am

Thanks!
Andrew
Austin, TX

Leon wrote:you have to cram it in, it bulges, but it is o.k.

Plinkerton · #13 Post by **Plinkerton** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:26 am

I have the Powersleeve 14. You have to cram it in, but it doesn't strain the zipper. it's a tight fit, and something I have used very happily for days on end. It's a great quality case, great looking, and I've recommended it numerous times.

#14 Post by **aamsel** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:31 am

Thanks,
I knew that you and many others like it.
I just was not certain on the fit of the power brick.
(now I am)!

Andrew
Austin, TX

Plinkerton wrote:I have the Powersleeve 14. You have to cram it in, but it doesn't strain the zipper. it's a tight fit, and something I have used very happily for days on end. It's a great quality case, great looking, and I've recommended it numerous times.

kanate · #15 Post by **kanate** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 2:31 am

How about this one
http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/metrobrief_ ... elid=10613

It looks like the one you want and have removable shoulder strap.

yoohoo726 · #16 Post by **yoohoo726** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:41 am

I have this one and it fits my 14" T42 pretty well. I could fit a power brick but I'm not gonna try that.

http://www.ebags.com/mobile_edge/techst ... elid=18164

jeblis · #17 Post by **jeblis** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:49 am

Roisin wrote:
The M could just barely fit in width wise with a six cell battery, but the case was too long.
so a 14" with a 6cell did fit into that vyper.m? how tight? Since it was a tight fit, did it matter that the case was too long?

It's really tight. Not recommended at all, although I'd rather use that than the L size. Besides the powersleeve 14 w/o the shoulder strap fits great and isn't much bigger.

Doctorroe · #18 Post by **Doctorroe** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:50 am

I ordered and just received the MtroBrief Lite. Ugh.... it is made of very slippery nylon. It has no room for more than one thin folder. I like, however, the power pouch at the bottom as well as the accessory pouch. It needs to be made of leather with a bigger back pouch for more than one folder.

Roisin · #19 Post by **Roisin** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:02 am

It's really tight. Not recommended at all, although I'd rather use that than the L size. Besides the powersleeve 14 w/o the shoulder strap fits great and isn't much bigger.

i want more details

, Not recommended at all? were you able to zip it up?

as right now, i'm seriously considering getting vyper.m as soon as they start shipping 14" t43s

Doctorroe · #20 Post by **Doctorroe** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:19 am

Hi, NOT RECOMMENDED... Let me explain. I am a computer case junkie. I know what I want in a perfect computer case. I know what it needs to be made of, etc. The case can NOT be zipped with the extended battery. THe corner sticks out.

THe perfect case would be the kinds that Vaja Cases made for the SOndy laptop. It is a molded case out of leather that fits the shell perfectly. I know it will never be made for the T42.

I really want to find one that is really compartmental with pockets for each thing. Power supply, accessories, etc. And have room enough for 2-3 reasonable folders with papers. I travel everywhere with my laptop. I consider the case that it's in a natural extension of me. That's why I'm probably so picky.

Roisin · #21 Post by **Roisin** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:31 am

The case can NOT be zipped with the extended battery. THe corner sticks out.

I know, but it would fit with the regular 6cell, and i dont ever plan to get a 9cell, as it spoils the thinkpad look

and i basically just want a slick looking hardshell sleeve, as for the rest of my junk, i'll have a regular smaller stealthy backpack

Doctorroe · #22 Post by **Doctorroe** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 11:43 am

Yes, it does fit the non-extended batter-equiped t42. The surface of this case is very slick. If you want, email me and I'll sell this case to you for less than the ecase price. It has been used for 1 hour!

rdroe@comcast.net

Skywing · #23 Post by **Skywing** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:18 pm

id stay away from the Vyper, while it looks cool, it feels like its just got a piece of cardboard in it

I WANT this case to fit my T42! But it won't! (picture)

I WANT this case to fit my T42! But it won't! (picture)

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