Slipcase for Clevo M860TU

Shadows1990 · 16 Nov 2008 at 17:30

Looking for one of those foamy cases for my Ultima Mobile (M860TU), does anybody know of any that fit it well?

I will be putting it in a rucksack, so I would like it to have as much padding as possible.

Budget £10-£30

NoodleKing · 16 Nov 2008 at 20:14

I've been searching for one of these too, but cos the lappy is thicker than most other 15 inch laptops its a bit tricky, I did order one though, but I don't think I'm allowed to post the link, don't know if it fits yet, should be getting it sometime this week.

Davey D · 16 Nov 2008 at 21:21

ive just been out and bought one earlier. i bought a 17" sleeve first thinking a 15.4 one would be too small because of the laptop being a bit thinker than average.. the sleeve ended up being way too baggy, so went back with the laptop, and tried it in a 15.4 one and it was fine. The neoprene is vey stretchy. The make of the laptop sleeve is Swordfish. They are available in Black/Grey, Black/Red and Black/Blue. They may not be fanciest of designs, but it does the job :-)

Shadows1990 · 17 Nov 2008 at 12:38

Davey D said:
ive just been out and bought one earlier. i bought a 17" sleeve first thinking a 15.4 one would be too small because of the laptop being a bit thinker than average.. the sleeve ended up being way too baggy, so went back with the laptop, and tried it in a 15.4 one and it was fine. The neoprene is vey stretchy. The make of the laptop sleeve is Swordfish. They are available in Black/Grey, Black/Red and Black/Blue. They may not be fanciest of designs, but it does the job

Thanks for the info Davey D, I willl be looking into one.

@NoodleKing: Let us know how you get on!

Shadows1990 · 17 Nov 2008 at 17:32

Davey D said:
ive just been out and bought one earlier. i bought a 17" sleeve first thinking a 15.4 one would be too small because of the laptop being a bit thinker than average.. the sleeve ended up being way too baggy, so went back with the laptop, and tried it in a 15.4 one and it was fine. The neoprene is vey stretchy. The make of the laptop sleeve is Swordfish. They are available in Black/Grey, Black/Red and Black/Blue. They may not be fanciest of designs, but it does the job

Hi again, had a look at the Swordfish cases, they look great

One question though... How tight is it around the laptop?

Edit: Had a look at the Wenger Swisgear Hudson laptop rucksack, at a great price too.

Has anybody got one of these, and could they please tell me how much space there is for the laptop?

Thanks in advance

Davey D · 18 Nov 2008 at 09:52

Shadows1990 said:
Hi again, had a look at the Swordfish cases, they look great

One question though... How tight is it around the laptop?

Edit: Had a look at the Wenger Swisgear Hudson laptop rucksack, at a great price too.

Has anybody got one of these, and could they please tell me how much space there is for the laptop?

Thanks in advance

They are snug around the laptop, but that is how they are designed to be... just like a person wearing a wetsuit :-)

NoodleKing · 18 Nov 2008 at 22:48

I'm still waiting for my slipcase and bag lol.
Shadows: I've ordered the Wenger swissgear Hudson already so i'll let you know about the size of it, hoping that will arrive soon as well.

Shadows1990 · 19 Nov 2008 at 08:38

NoodleKing said:
I'm still waiting for my slipcase and bag lol.
Shadows: I've ordered the Wenger swissgear Hudson already so i'll let you know about the size of it, hoping that will arrive soon as well.

Funny you should mention that NoodleKing, I have just ordered myself one too

Apparently the bag has PLENTY of room (all the reviewers spoke of it's sheer size and amount of pockets), so it seems perfect for cutting out the slipcase idea, and moving straight to a padded rucksack.

NoodleKing · 19 Nov 2008 at 11:42

Hey Shadows, I read the same reviews as well, received the bag today and tested it for size.....it JUST fits into the laptop compartment.
I don't think the laptop and a sleeve would fit in there though, but not sure yet as I don't have my sleeve,I just wanted that for added protection.
The bag is fantastic though, it's very well padded and looks pretty well made, i'm sure it will last a good few years.
If you've got any questions ask away

Shadows1990 · 19 Nov 2008 at 14:57

NoodleKing said:
Hey Shadows, I read the same reviews as well, received the bag today and tested it for size.....it JUST fits into the laptop compartment.
I don't think the laptop and a sleeve would fit in there though, but not sure yet as I don't have my sleeve,I just wanted that for added protection.
The bag is fantastic though, it's very well padded and looks pretty well made, i'm sure it will last a good few years.
If you've got any questions ask away

Hey NoodleKing, just received the word that mine's been shipped, should be here before the weekend.

One quick question: Is there a compartment for the charger, so that it doesn't bang against the lid? I ask this because my previous bag wouldn't have any padding between the laptop compartment and the accessories compartment.

NoodleKing · 20 Nov 2008 at 08:35

There's plenty of compartments for you to choose from

and yes the compartment is quite well padded, its my first laptop so I don't have anything to compare against, but I am very satisfied with the quality.