VAIO Z Sleeves, bags and cases thread

Anyone looking for a messenger style bag for the Vaio Z, check out the "Crumpler Lamington Sling Tablet". This claims to fit the iPad and 10" tablets, but it fits the Vaio Z very nicely indeed (check out the dimensions). Note that the Lamington 13" version is WAY too big for a Vaio Z. The fit of the Lamington Sling Tablet is tight length-ways when the front/rear pockets are filled with accessories, but I got it to fit perfectly by unthreading, then rethreading the plastic buckle so that it reaches as far as is possible. The only thing that I am not 100% happy with is the inside of the bag which is nylon, I was hoping for something a little softer to avoid any possibility of scratching. There is just enough room in there for a felt/neoprene liner so will see what I can find.

Lamington Sling Tablet - Crumpler

 

Correct...the cloth will not keep the screen from bruising under normal use profiles...don't pretend it will....(responding to an earlier comment on this) Also looking for a hard shell to enclose a Z2 and then insert both into a standard laptop bag. Been through 2 screen replacements so far, trying to change things up as much as possible and find a way to get the benefits of a Z without destroying it.

 

I just bought a pelican 1085CC to stop the lid flexing issue. Not ideal for everyone due to added bulk, but I want to beable to chuck it into a normal backpack in-between heavy textbooks or anything else and not have to worry about breakage. I haven't received it yet, so I'll let you know how it goes. I looked at the older 1080cc (which fit the Z1) because it supposedly has a better clasp, but it looked like the SVZ would be 2cm too long.

The only other 'tough' case I know of besides the others already mentioned, is the Extreme sleeve 13" from G-form, and I don't know it's dimensions.

For reference:

Amazon.com: Pelican Products 1085 HardBack Case with Foam (1080-020-110): Electronics

Amazon.com: Extreme Sleeve for Laptop 13" (Yellow): Electronics

 

Woah, quite a big thread for this! I will be purchasing the Z3 very soon, but didn't think too much into what sleeve I will be getting.

I was most likely going to just grab the VGPAMN1C13B for $30

VGPAMN1C13B | VAIO Laptop Sleeve | Sony Canada

Though this may not provide enough protection, what sleeve do you guys recommend that will protect my vaio Z and isn't too expensive, Thanks.

 

It's either that or the Waterfield Sleeve. I don't need the shoulder strap or piggyback pouch, as I will be putting this laptop in my backpack. So the cost is going to be about $70-$80, which I'm okay with. Does the leather trim provide better protection, or that $10 just an extra cost for style. Furthermore, what do you guys think of Waterfield Sleeves as a whole in terms of protection for the Sony Vaio Z3. Answers to this would be greatly appreciated.

 

Also does anyone have the Vertical Circumference and Horizontal Circumference of the Vaio Z3?

 

Any recommendations for all-time protection for a Z3?

 

I have thee Waterfield Sleevecase and I have to say it's amazing. I couldn't imagine there being a better sleeve/case than this one. Might as well get the best possible case for the best laptop

 

I have a Crumpler Gimp with Moses that is supposed to be water proof, but am wondering about something like a had shell that stays on the laptop all the time. Would have to be 100% custom, of course.

 

No the trim is just a cosmetic touch..