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(More customer reviews)After reading some reviews complaining about how tight the fit of the carrying case was, I had some concerns about ordering one. Yet being as my local office retailers did not have cases of suitable width and height(at least that weren't 8+ inches deep with rollers) I figured I'd give this a try. Since I do quite a bit of costume design and sewing, I considered tailoring one myself but I have too many other projects at the moment to be bothered.
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When I first went to use the case, I noticed an internal compartment within the main area. This "pocket" is stitched into the seams along the back surface of the case so You are not going to be able to fit something into it the size of the tablet itself. Clearly, it is designed to hold a folder or some papers. (I rather doubt that the other commentors would have tried inserting the tablet in there so obviously that's not the source of their complaints.) There are also two elastic loops inside the zipper for holding tablet pens.
All along the sides and zippers there is fabric covering the internal seams. This not only keeps things neat but also provides additional cushioning. However, it would be important that the padding lay on the front and back surfaces of the tablet rather than along the sides, otherwise it would take up space when You zip it up.
So I grasped my 9x12 at the top (near the LED) and after inserting it noticed that the zippers were in fact going to be under quite a bit of strain. (Again, I do a good deal of tailoring so I know rather well about fabric and fastener durability.)
I removed the tablet and this time looked at the tablet instead of the case. Although I had taken it for granted, I now realized the bottom corners of the tablet are rounded and that edge of the tablet is also tapered.
This time, I grasped the tablet over the "WACOM" insignia and inserted it upside down. The drawing side of the tablet was facing away from me but the side of the case with "WACOM" and "intuos3" printed on it was facing towards me. (I did this so that the tablet's taper would give more room for my pen.) Since the case's fabric is elasticized, I tucked the rounded corners of the tablet behind those covered seams and the zippers were able to move without undue strain. Even when I stuck my 1" thick padfolio in the pocket it still held just fine.
Mind You, it's important to put the tablet in upside down and to tuck the corners like. Otherwise, I can easily see someone putting too much strain on the zippers by pulling too hard. Now it is possible that over time the fabric itself might eventually wear thru but the bag doesn't *feel* like nylon (which is what the handle straps are made of) so wearing out may not be a big concern there. (Even so, it takes half a moment to adjust the corners if that sort of thing worries You.)
Since there is still "room for improvement" I can't give 5-stars but for the price and the scarcity of viable alternatives this is a can't-miss product.
Note to Wacom: Had I designed the case, I'd have made the case 1" taller so that the pens would be inline with the edge of the tablet rather than behind or in front of it. This would also give a bit more leeway along the zipper seams. A ridge of fabric-covered foam 3/4" below the top would then keep the tablet from shifting and protect the pen from books shifting in the pocket. Otherwise, a paper slip showing the recommended storage orientation would have evidently be useful for the majority of customers who aren't tailors.
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Main Features
Manufacturer: Wacom Technology Co
Manufacturer Part Number: PTZSL930A
Manufacturer Website Address: www.wacom.com
Product Type: Tablet PC Case
Accessibility: Top Loading
Material Details: Neoprene
Compatibility: Wacom Technology Co Tablet - Intuos3 9x12
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