Customer Reviews

Sony VAIO VGP-AMC7 Neoprene Case for FW series (Black)

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The FW laptop (which has a more rectangular shape than most other laptops because of its 16:9 screen format) fits perfectly in this dedicated sleeve-like holster, and the separate case for the power supply is also very handy (it is big enough to accommodate a small phone charger besides the laptop charger).
Just be advised that this kind of case, because of its thin neoprene construction, does not offer the same degree of protection of a regular laptop bag: it is fine to prevent scratches but will not be as effective against drops or crushing.

UPDATE: I recommend putting a sheet of protective material between the screen and the keyboard part of your laptop when traveling (the foamy sheet that comes with the original Vaio packaging is ideal). My FW has scratches on the shiny silvery plastic of the screen frame halfway between the web-cam and the edge of the lid because that part can touch the main body of the laptop when the lid is closed. Not this neoprene case's fault but rather a design flaw of the wide-screen FW: the tiny rubber bumpers on both corners of the lid and around the web-cam are not thick enough to prevent friction between the lid and the keyboard.

Fits nicely, holds the power supply in own bag. Works great to then insert your protected laptop into a back back (primary reason purchased this). Since made by Sony fits the laptop exactly.

You get what you pay for. It's a thin case/sleeve meant for use with a backpack, etc, to protect it while it is in another case. It won't protect much on its own. Cost is fair, quality good, nice to have a second bag for power supply. I'm happy with it. Just don't think it's great protection on it's own.

The Sony VAIO VGP-AMC7 Neoprene Case is the Cat's Meow for any FW-series Sony Notebook, and practically nothing else! It fits the 16.4-inch FW series like my title suggests, like a fine glove fits a nimble hand, but nothing else (like my Acer 15.4-inch notebook) works with this svelte contraption. We use it constantly, wrapping our VGN-FW373-J/H notebook in it whenever we travel with it, or whenever I can wrestle it away from my wife, which is practically never! If I had one wish this year it would have been this: please, oh Lord above, grant me the gift of two of these notebooks because my wife and I are constantly sparring over who gets the Sony.

But back to the cover story here, and that's exactly what it is...the story of how to cover your Sony notebook for travel, and this is the way to go, even if you have a regular Targus tote for it. You don't want to get those fine scratches on the outside of the notebook, and this is the best medicine to stop them before they can ever start! For a paltry $20 or so nobody who owns an FW-series Sony notebook should be without one of the covers, there's just no excuse for *not* having it in your stash of notebook helpers.

I especially like the small pouch for the small things: a BlueTooth mouse, SD Card holder, drawing tablet, pens and pencils, note pads, that sort of thing...the pouch takes up the slack there where you'd normally have nothing but the inside of the big package to store them all. This way, when using the pouch, things are right at hand ready for use.

The neoprene case is just the right thickness, too, not too thin or too thick, Sony got it right on the $$ with respect to this critical aspect of the fit of this item...too thin, and it doesn't provide any protection, and too thick, and it would be bulky and get in the way of its intended purpose. There's no garish "Sony Style" or other emblem on this case either, it just has a cute little "VAIO" logo in the center of the front, and that's all she wrote. Sony doesn't try and tell you what you're buying over and over again, so that's nice!

Anything that covers a computer as elegant as a Sony notebook like this case does has to have an identity, but Sony doesn't give it so much that you feel like you're carrying an advertising campaign all over again...it's simple, it's black, it's nice!

There's just the one color, black, black on black, so no issues with choosing the right one for your particular notebook's appearance this time. I can't think of a single reason to not have one of these cases--as long as you own the notebook might as well get in style with the case too!

Wavey Davey 7-26-2009

Well, there's no doubt about Sony products. They usually go very well in all kinds of products! And this one is no different! This Neoprene Case suits the notebook perfectly and protects it from scratches, dust and all kinds of warms. The smaller case suits the charger and the cables very fine! If you have an FW series Sony Vaio, go for this product without whorrying...

I've been looking for months in the stores but could not find a neoprene sleeve large enough for my Sony VAIO 16.4" VGN-FW250J. Sometimes I just want to carry the laptop around by itself without the added bulk of my laptop case. It's a beautiful laptop, and I don't want to scratch it. This sleeve fit my requirements PERFECTLY. Not only is is branded on the sleeve itself "VAIO" but also included was a matching neoprene AC adapter bag. This was an added and welcome bonus. I leave the laptop in the neoprene sleeve when I have it in my full-sized laptop case for added protection. I highly recommend this product.

Works as advertised. Nothing fancy, though the Vaio logo stains easily. The laptop fits comfortably inside with a tad of wiggle room but the case is thick enough so that I have confidence in just sticking the whole thing in a backpack to carry.

Accessory bag is roomy, enough to hold the power adapter, a mouse, and a flash drive. That's a good thing.

These cases fit the FW series notebook and power supply perfectly, with enough room left in the power supply case for my mouse.

FYI: it fits the new F series, if you are paying the "Sony tax" it means you appreciate your new good looking computer PLEASE keep it that way by getting this thing and make it its home, a scratched-neglected VAIO makes us all look bad! take the responsibility or otherwise get yourself a nasty HP or even a ... Dell!

Great protective product. I wish it wasn't so stretchable but I was able to fit my 17" macbook pro into it when it was tailored to a 16" Sony Vaio FW Series. I also worry that the zipper scratch my new macbook pro even though my sony was ok when I used it. I like the little pouch it comes with it.