Belkin Neoprene Notebook Sleeve for 14-Inch Laptop (F8N047-BR) Reviews

• Great Sleeve, But Colors Are Not True

  
  By A2VEHDAI8Q2PJW on 2008-01-12
  I use this for my Dell D630 laptop. The most important stuff works well: there are two zippers and they are sturdy. Also, the zippers can open on the long end, so I can pull my laptop out of my backpack without pulling out the sleeve. This also means it is easy to return and zip away.
  
  I purchased the 'chocolate' version and I can tell you right now that the colors shown on these pages make it appear much richer brown than it actually is. It is sort of a drab brown, and not a head turner. (If a laptop sleeve could turn heads.)
  
  In addition, when I gave the small Belkin rubber tag a little pull it tore. I shouldn't have pulled it, but then again, i didn't pull it very hard.
  
  Overall, I am satisfied with the product. The neoprene and zipepr materials are of good quality. Just be wary of the color representation here.
  
  

• YAY! It fits my dell inspiron 1420!

  
  By A1ZNLISI9AHFT3 on 2008-01-18
  It fits my Dell Inspiron 1420 Laptop perfectly. Not too tight.... not too slack but Goldilocks style. I bought the Jet/Cabernet and i'm really satisfied since the colour matches what I saw on my screen. It's simple and has a touch of class to it. The material is really soft and nice and can be also used for a makeshift pillow when tired. I can now put my laptop in my back without worries of something scratching it (a lesson i learnt with my last laptop experience). My power cable doesn't fit with my laptop but then again that is not the purpose of the sleeve. Just letting you know if you plan to go solo (i.e. without a backpack). And if its gets a little dusty it's easy to wipe off.
  Hope my review helps in any small way.
  Sarah Sue
  
  

• Great sleeve!

  
  By APGKXDODANKJR on 2007-10-16
  I just recently purchased this sleeve through Amazon, and it's great! It fits my Sony Vaio laptop perfect, like a glove. I have a 14.1" widescreen, model #: VGN-CR290. I really like the neoprene cover, however, it's more of a gray color than the dove as mentioned on the outside which I like anyway; and the pink inside is actually bolder than the shown pale pink. I still love it and I think it's made with great quality. The zipper works great too! I should mention that the zipper doesn't completely zip all the way down on both sides. It zips all the way down on the right and less than half way on the left. I think that's fine since I always remove my laptop completely from the sleeve anyway and place it on my Belkin cooler.
  
  

• Pretty good (14" Black and cabernet)

  
  By ANMKY5NM1RTNP on 2008-02-11
  This is a decent sleeve for my new HP and it does what it's supposed to do. I like that there are lips along the zipper to prevent it from scratching the sides of your laptop. I like that it zips around two sides so that I can get to my laptop without having to slide it out from one end. I have a 14.1" laptop and it does slide around in there a little after it's zipped in. I would have liked it to be a bit more snug and solid (too elastic) for a thirty dollar price range.
  
  

• Awesome!

  
  By A3R589667EKP64 on 2007-10-24
  This product is so good!! I searched everywhere to find a sleeve that will fit my laptop perfectly. I have a 14.1" Sony CR-series laptop, and this sleeve wraps around my laptop very snug. I use it everyday, and it's awesome! Plus, it's cheaper than the sleeve that Sony recommends for my type of laptop which costs $70. The only thing you might want to be careful about is when you pick up the laptop with the sleeve. When you pick it up, have some support at the bottom otherwise the laptop will slip. I haven't had any problem with that.
  
  This sleeve provides good protection for your laptop when you want to put the laptop in your bookbag. Usually, I just carry my laptop with the sleeve just to be careful.
  
  All in all, this is a great product! :)
  
  
• Sleeve works, but leaves a mark
  By A20YV0QXUYUDH4 on 2008-10-03
  I have a Dell D630, and I bought this sleeve for my computer. I've been using it for about 6 months. It fits the computer well.
  
  Unfortunately, the red color inside the computer sleeve has left its mark. My computer corners and edges are now all red with dye. It does not come off, and I'm not sure how to get it off.
  
  NOT RECOMMENDED
  
  
• Good sleeve, fits my Lenovo 14" WXGA
  By AAB2XQFK326D2 on 2008-03-18
  This fit my Lenovo R61 just right. Almost perfect. I use this in a targus matrix bag to give it a little more cushioning. Very light sleeve with good and soft material for gripping. I like it very much.
  
  
  
• Good protection for your laptop
  By ATZJNEXX7LWD3 on 2008-04-06
  I have a Dell Inspiron 1420 and this case does a good job of protecting it. It's not a perfect fit since it has to be generic enough to fit different brands. It's slightly larger than my laptop, but it's a close enough fit that it's not a problem. It is well-padded to provide a good amount of cushioning and protection. The one thing I wish it came with is a small accessory case for the AC adapter. That would have made it a 5-star product.
  
  
• Good for Thinkpad x40 + power adapters
  By A1IQ8426A4IHIJ on 2008-05-31
  I simply need some cushion for my laptop in the backpack. This serves the need.
  Though I have a 12' Thinkpad x40, the sleeve can actually hold the power adapter nicely. The only complaint is the strong smell. I hang the sleeve for three days besides the window before I started to use it.
  
  
• Not for MacBook
  By A2XXXPRFAHDZB1 on 2008-06-25
  It's cute, the colors are rich, zippers smooth, an it's made of lightweight yet thick material. However, that one inch does make a pretty big difference if you have a 13.3 MacBook like I do. It doesn't feel very secure in the sleeve because of that size difference, since there's an extra inch or so to spare in either direction, making the fit extremely loose. So just as a cautionary thing - this may NOT be a good choice for the smaller MacBook.
  
  
• Good product
  By AUXR791ZMNY1O on 2008-01-07
  The product has good quality, the neoprene cover is soft and produces a good visual effect on everybody i've shown. The bad, because of the nature of the material it's made, i need to be extra careful not to put with my laptop cables (they got marked on the surface by over 3 days!) but i think that's not a great problem.
  
  It's a good product. I recommend it. Fit's perfectly on my toshiba Satellite M55 14,1" laptop
  
  
• Okay qualtiy, but the color looks gray
  By A3VVAAKU03ST8 on 2008-01-24
  Before I purchased it, I should read the reviews very carefully. The COLOR looks gray and the cover material seems to get dirty easily. Quality is okay, and this padded case provides enough protection for the front and the back parts. But it provides very little or no protection for each corners.
  
  
• decent
  By AZUHXGE7CTHLO on 2008-03-28
  I bought brown/baby blue one for my 14 inch HP laptop and it fits
  very nicely.
  I love the color and design - the prettiest notebook sleeve I've
  seen so far.
  Only thing I don't like is the smell..
  It smells like rubber and it gave me a headache when I first got it
  But I guess it's going away now.
  
  
  
• pretty good sleeve
  By A3KFJ1II4X2OJ6 on 2008-03-31
  I like this sleeve pretty well. It's a perfect fit my Dell 14.1". The only drawback is it has a terrible, very strong smell that was immediately transfered to my laptop. I turned it inside out and have had it airing out for over a week now. The odor disappeared from my laptop by the end of the day but although it is a lot better it's still not completely gone from the sleeve. Hopefully a few more days will do it. In my opinion I think at $30.00 it is overpriced. I feel it's not worth more than $15.00, $20.00 tops.
  
  
• Functional Good Looks
  By A15HYLHVFFZWV9 on 2008-06-01
  The simplicity of this product coupled with great performance means it gets lots of use. It's easy to grab, stash my 13" Apple laptop and go. I was concerned it would be too large for my laptop but it has been a good fit; the extra space is minimal. Plus, the lining protects while providing a somewhat non-slip surface so no noticeable slip-slide during transit. The outer fabric has proved durable and not subject to snags, but will collect cat fur--with or without mouse on board. The padding is substantial but the sleeve has enough stretch to accommodate a small accessory pouch. Good construction means the zipper does not make contact with the laptop and works smoothly. I am very pleased with this product--the additional carrier bag I purchased has proved unnecessary for my daily routine. Smart product, fair price plus good looks make this a 5 star.
  
  
• Great item for the price, careful on sizing
  By A1P890AZI4AO8R on 2008-06-28
  I purchased this item, Belkin 14-Inch Laptop sleeve(F8N047-BR) few months back. Before I purchased it I looked everywhere online regarding the sizing, since even though it says this is 14 inches doesn't mean it fits 14inch laptop. I found online a site that states
  
  Size: 14.75" x 14.5" x 1.5"
  Fits laptops: 14.5" x 10.5" x 1.25"
  
  I have a HP Compaq laptop with the
  Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 14.5 x 1.6 inches.
  
  The laptop fits into the sleeve fine, but it was stretching a bit. I would prefer a little bit bigger on the sides, 1/2inch or 1 inch, so it doesn't stretch the way it does so I can put other things in the sleeve too, like a pen. Just be careful when you order and check the sizing carefully.
  
  
  
  
• Quiet okay
  By A1J2QDJFV6817X on 2008-01-12
  First, the color does not look like the screen. It's ivory or dark cream instead of white you see on the screen. And it smells and it stays more a week. Everything else is okay. It fits my 14 inch Acer laptop and the charger.
  
  
• It's cute and nice, but not that delicate...anyway, it's useful!
  By A1LSELGSD852NP on 2008-03-08
  It's cute and nice, but not that delicate...It doesn't look as beautiful as the picture showed on the website...anyway, it's useful!
  
  
• I am so happy!!!!
  By A2HMK3OWHDDX8F on 2008-04-21
  I received my Belkin 15.4" sleeve within 2 business days of placing the order. It was so fast, I was confused when the package arrived. It's new, and so soft and padded I wanna use it as a pillow. I'm going to feel so much better bringing my laptop outside. If it fits that is.
  
  
• Almost Perfect
  By A1PTSNN62S3HYW on 2008-05-17
  This case is AWESOME, I however do find one flaw.. It's zippers are not rubber coated which means they might scatch the laptop. I have not noticed any scratching but i do open and close it gently to avoid that possibility. Other than that, it fits my Dell 1420 PERFECTLY.. I definately recommend this laptop sleeve.
  
  
• Meets its purpose
  By A3F1S840RLINYW on 2008-05-19
  Fits my Acer 14.1" lap top well. Serves it's purpose. Price was reasonable (still haven't received my $10 rebate yet). Overall very satisfied with this purchase
  
  
• Functional
  By A18DVO2FCDL4D9 on 2008-06-14
  I purchased this sleeve to protect my Dell 1420 laptop in my bag, while on the go. The padding is adequate, however the sleeve had a strong unpleasant odor that lasted for a few days. That was the only downside to the product.
  
  
• Looks better than it feels
  By APWAOW6EUOUUF on 2008-06-26
  The pictures and colors looked great. But the quality of the real product is very poor. The feel of the materials and zipper are pretty bad.
  
  
• High quality for the price
  By AMWDYTL0EF9MF on 2008-07-04
  Fits a Dell 14" Inspiron 1420 like a tight glove, with the one caveat being that I worry about the long-term durability of the zipper. Works terrific for protecting the laptop in a non-padded standard backpack.
  
  
• Decent
  By A14JDYBLNWCEPP on 2008-07-15
  Decent sleeve for carrying around. Provides minimal protection against drops, but has a very soft, plush-ribbed lining. Is stretchy enough to fit many laptops, including oversized batteries.
  
  
• perfect!
  By AAJWJQKIZRJ68 on 2008-08-22
  This product is is excellent for any laptop! I got it within 3 day fast shipping & I'm very happy & please with this product! One thing though I have to sit it out & exposed it outside since the odor is somewhat kind a bit unpleasant! That's why I only give 4!
  
  
• Good enough for the price
  By APC37IFMEQCML on 2008-08-28
  Like I said it was good enough for the price.Wish they had more variant colors.....
  
  
• Simple, does the job.
  By A37GTSRJLXMH7J on 2008-09-02
  This case is simple and low profile. The amount of padding is not too much not too little. Material, stitching, and zippers have held up nicely so far.
  
  
• product on time
  By A2SR644BON17JG on 2008-09-05
  I received the product on time as promised. The case fits well on a Dell 14". Convinient for a basic case.
  
  
• Awesome fit!
  By A24806M0FZE2E3 on 2008-09-21
  This sleeve was excellent. It fits my HP Pavilion Laptop like a glove. There's no shaking around of the laptop and it protects it nicely in my backpack. Highly recommended for college students.
  
  

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