Post ur MB & MBP CASES! [Archive]

Schtumple

Aug 17, 2008, 08:07 AM

I was going to report this thread as a duplicate, turns out we haven't had a propper case thread before by the looks of it.

Get your pictures flooding in people
(I'd like to get a good case for uni and I have no idea what makes a good one...)

WillJS

Aug 17, 2008, 01:01 PM

incase 13" for the macbook. kept up well after ~2 years of use. :)

pagansoul

Aug 17, 2008, 01:39 PM

I have the silver with lime incase for my MacBook 13 inch.

Gray-Wolf

Aug 17, 2008, 02:01 PM

All my Mac things, including the Macbook, go in a Targus backpack.
http://www.targus.com/us/product_images/TAA-CVR600_cases_b.jpg

lu0s3r322

Aug 17, 2008, 06:12 PM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31ANk86pYxL._SS500_.jpg

Me1000

Aug 17, 2008, 07:33 PM

http://www.goincase.com/products/images/CL57078/detail/black1.jpg

pmullins11

Aug 17, 2008, 09:20 PM

For the past two years I carried a leather Road Wired MegaMedia Bag with an Incase sleeve. The problem was that the case weighed as much as the laptop itself. So now I use the Media bag only when I travel and use a Timbuk2 commute bag for work.

ProwlingTiger

Aug 17, 2008, 10:40 PM

I use a Tucano Second Sleeve and one of several backpacks i have.

vicious7

Aug 19, 2008, 09:42 PM

I just picked up a Crumpler Dreadful, but I also have a Puma Messenger with an Incase sleeve and a Chrome Metropolis. Great bags, but I'm now partial to the Crumpler since it's new and it has a built-in padded compartment for my MBP. I'm also going to order a Crumpler camera case that fits inside the Dreadful to carry a camera body, a couple of lenses, a flash and accessories.

The Dreadful has tons of room which basically means the bag will be heavy when filled. At least it has a non-slip shoulder pad for comfort.

gibbz

Aug 19, 2008, 09:47 PM

Brenthaven ProLite III for my 17" MBP

http://www.macexperts.gr/zcn/images/SC_ProLite3_View1.jpg

sebassttiann

Aug 19, 2008, 09:55 PM

Heres mine!! Probably not what most are using but its bad ass in my opinion.

Melrose

Aug 19, 2008, 10:01 PM

This is what I use. It's great and seems to be holding up rather well (granted I don't use move my Mac around a whole lot).

My only qualm is that it's only got one latch in the front (the top folds over) so the corner lift up a bit when you're carrying it around.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41mlme3e4qL._SS400_.jpg

The bonus is it has little Microsoft tags all over it! Fantastic! People will think it holds a PC and be less inclined to steal it ;)

GSMiller

Aug 19, 2008, 10:04 PM

Black Incase with lime green lining, WillJS has already posted a picture :p

TJunkers

Aug 21, 2008, 12:14 AM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31ANk86pYxL._SS500_.jpg

Where do i get this!?!?!?

iZombie

Aug 21, 2008, 12:22 AM

Chrome Messenger bag citizen black...tough as all hell and holds everything i need
http://www.chromebags.com/images/products/kremlin/colors/lrg_kremlin_Blk_Blk.jpg

http://www.chromebags.com/

KC2

Aug 21, 2008, 02:06 PM

Where do i get this!?!?!?

Looks like it's made by Tucano, based out of Italy: http://www.tucano.it/ita/html_esterno/new_folders/frame_folders.htm

I think it's a "Second Skin," part of their "Elements" line. Google will tell you where to buy it ;)

MacBlackBook22

Aug 21, 2008, 09:44 PM

I have 2 bags for my Blackbook
The first is a hard case that protects it at all times
U-suit

The second is the carrying case from Victorinox "Eiffel"

SchneiderMan

Aug 21, 2008, 09:51 PM

http://s7ondemand7.scene7.com/is/image/LuggageOnline/TU6501RCE_lg?$large$

Melrose

Aug 21, 2008, 10:18 PM

^^ Does that come available for the 17" screen? I like that it's got two clasps..

DJMastaWes

Aug 21, 2008, 10:23 PM

SchneiderMan

Aug 22, 2008, 02:56 AM

^^ Does that come available for the 17" screen? I like that it's got two clasps..

you have good taste, ahaha yes its for 15 and 17

here:
http://www.tumi.com/ducati/flip-flap-brief/

other designs:
http://www.tumi.com/ducati/

enjoy, i hope you have a store near you.

alFR

Aug 22, 2008, 06:27 AM

Tom Bihn Superego (http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/200/TB0825) and Horizontal Brain Cell: great combination.

LeahM

Aug 22, 2008, 12:37 PM

DC Skatebag. Its different and I don't skateboard but the board-holder carries sweaters and jackets well.

tobefirst

Aug 22, 2008, 12:47 PM

STM Small Loft (http://www.stmbags.com.au/products.php?id=26&name=small_loft_13&category=shoulderbags)
http://www.stmbags.com.au/img/bags/medium/sb_s_loft_1_med.jpg

UFO212

Aug 23, 2008, 01:34 AM

UFO212

Aug 23, 2008, 01:39 AM

incase 15"
Built NY 13"
incase 17"

i will post my new built ny 15" soon when i get back home from mexico vacation

letsgorangers

Aug 23, 2008, 12:12 PM

Hm, incase doesn't seem to sell the macbook case I have. It's not neoprene like all the others + it has handles (and a removable strap).

But here's my backpack that I usually carry it in:
http://www.summithut.com/img/143/184/A186/10016/320w.jpg

Schtumple

Aug 25, 2008, 03:42 PM

brendanryder

Aug 25, 2008, 04:33 PM

my MBA case
http://system.netsuite.com/core/media/media.nl?id=689&c=647226&h=a8d19844f5ecf8f99d9c

klymr

Aug 25, 2008, 05:21 PM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31ANk86pYxL._SS500_.jpg

Ditto.

Shannighan

Aug 25, 2008, 05:24 PM

Just got a "Brenthaven Eclipse Sleeve II", seems pretty neat and simple.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/8352/1115/as-images.apple.com/is/image/AppleInc/TP203?wid=326&hei=326&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.5,0.5,0,0&iccEmbed=0&layer=comp

Just gotta wait for the macbook pro to come and fill it now :p

i have this one as well, i like it a lot! its thin and light and great for carrying around school. Im looking at one of the timbuk2 bags for when i need to carry other stuff around though.

Schtumple

Aug 25, 2008, 05:50 PM

i have this one as well, i like it a lot! its thin and light and great for carrying around school. Im looking at one of the timbuk2 bags for when i need to carry other stuff around though.

Thanks, I was really uncertain what to get whilst looking around, loads of contradicting reviews on different sites... Cheers!

UMHurricanes34

Aug 25, 2008, 10:39 PM

A couple combos for my non-existent MBP.

http://oakley.com/a/a4/09/BAh7CWkKIgo2MDB4MGkLbCsH6QOmSGkHaQtpCGkClB4.jpg?size=600x862

or

http://www.tucano.it/ita/imgcl/BF-N-MB154-R.jpg
+
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n196/reezaelias/wishlist/thb187_o10528.jpg

Watabou

Aug 25, 2008, 11:59 PM

Another incase user.

http://www.goincase.com/products/images/CL57078/detail/black1.jpg

Vivid.Inferno

Sep 7, 2008, 10:50 PM

my MBA case
http://system.netsuite.com/core/media/media.nl?id=689&c=647226&h=a8d19844f5ecf8f99d9c

Nice, where did you get that?

brendanryder

Sep 7, 2008, 11:30 PM

Nice, where did you get that?

ahh, my image was huge!!!!!
sorry everybody, i fixed it.

umm casemate.
link (http://www.case-mate.com/laptop/MacBook-Air-Cases/glovez22)
there still on sale!

MowingDevil

Sep 8, 2008, 12:44 AM

Got the Booq Folee 2L recently:

http://www.booqbags.com/c.579293/site/F2/F28s.jpg

http://www.booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.276/.f?leadsource=BAGFINDERCAMP

ashleeyaBit

Sep 8, 2008, 10:36 AM

http://www.paperhop.com/catalog/MB13GRNSEEV2.jpg

+

http://s3.amazonaws.com/bhs_omc/vwske2sogwdazavv_o.jpg

ergdegdeg

Sep 8, 2008, 10:42 AM

http://www.burninglove.de/shop/images/bp_black_cristal_gr.jpg

from here (http://www.burninglove.de/shop/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=204).

Nicolecat

Sep 8, 2008, 10:56 AM

http://s3.amazonaws.com/bhs_omc/vwske2sogwdazavv_o.jpg

That's interesting...who makes it?

SubaruNation555

Sep 8, 2008, 11:01 AM

Incase 15" version:

ashleeyaBit

Sep 8, 2008, 11:09 AM

That's interesting...who makes it?

http://www.queenbee-creations.com/

drewsof07

Sep 8, 2008, 11:41 AM

A green Speck see-thru cover

http://www.speckproducts.com/files/images/19160-full.jpg

PLUS

This "Incase look-a-like" Belkin Slim Backpack

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31A6s3lrLbL._SS500_.jpg

pagansoul

Sep 8, 2008, 11:59 AM

This one is a bit heavy but I got it with a discount coupon and it looks great and can hold a lot of other stuff. Better picture of the LLBean Turbo Hauler.

megamouse

Sep 8, 2008, 12:58 PM

This "Incase look-a-like" Belkin Slim Backpack

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31A6s3lrLbL._SS500_.jpg

hey, this is a nice backpack, it looks like my previous bag from Samsonite. However it was sold with my 12 PB

Could you share some of the thoughts you have on this one? is it waterproof ?

Cheers

Roobsa

Sep 8, 2008, 03:04 PM

133718

Probably the best backpack I've ever bought.

Tom B.

Sep 8, 2008, 03:21 PM

Incase 13" Neoprene Sleeve, inside an Eastpak Padded Pak R.
http://sixpop.com/images/47464248.psdhttp://www.grindstore.com/UserData/Poster/Poster_12892.jpg

drewsof07

Sep 8, 2008, 06:27 PM

hey, this is a nice backpack, it looks like my previous bag from Samsonite. However it was sold with my 12 PB

Could you share some of the thoughts you have on this one? is it waterproof ?

Cheers

This is the best bag I have ever owned, honestly. I looked at the Incase bag that's made almost identical to this one and couldn't justify the additional $40 to buy it. I love that the laptop compartment is soft and raised above the floor of the bag (extra shock absorption) And it's great for carrying your computer, a notebook, and small textbook, as well as some pens and such. It has a headphone eyelet to keep your ipod in the bag, but I usually just clip it to my belt.

As far as it's moisture repelling capabilities im not sure, I wasn't brave enough to test it. It doesn't advertise waterproof-ness though, so I don't think that's a feature. It is pretty thick however and would take awhile for moisture to soak through.

Another cool feature is the power brick zip bag it comes with. About the size of a pencil case, it zips and keeps your power cord all together and not snaking around inside the bag.

smwatson

Sep 8, 2008, 06:37 PM

http://www.puremac.de/images/produkte/10287-beez-larobe-black-white.jpg

From Apple store. Its nice.

Vivid.Inferno

Sep 9, 2008, 11:31 AM

133718

Probably the best backpack I've ever bought.

What Brand is that? I'm going to be buying a new Macbook Pro within the month, and I need a good backpack. It needs to protect my laptop, and have enough room for the power cord, a textbook (an 1800 page textbook :eek:), and a binder. I'm also really hard on backpacks, so I need something that's really going to last. Someone told me to go with Mountain Equipment Co-op, but I'm also thinking just a normal backpack, and then a laptop sleeve. Any thoughts?

karlsilla

Sep 9, 2008, 11:45 AM

I have 2 bags for my Blackbook
The first is a hard case that protects it at all times
U-suit

The second is the carrying case from Victorinox "Eiffel"

Is that a macally hard case? Looks like leather to me, i have a macally but can't see the apple logo on mine, don't have the hole :D

mrmayor92

Sep 9, 2008, 11:35 PM

http://www.applesac.com/burlap_side_900.jpg

if i ever get my mbp ill be getting this

Roobsa

Sep 10, 2008, 04:39 AM

What Brand is that? I'm going to be buying a new Macbook Pro within the month, and I need a good backpack. It needs to protect my laptop, and have enough room for the power cord, a textbook (an 1800 page textbook :eek:), and a binder. I'm also really hard on backpacks, so I need something that's really going to last. Someone told me to go with Mountain Equipment Co-op, but I'm also thinking just a normal backpack, and then a laptop sleeve. Any thoughts?

It's a North Face Surge Backpack. It's serious sturdy. My 17' MPB fits perfectly into the laptop compartment, and the main compartment and the front section will have more than enough room for things. I can fit all my cables, wired keyboard, mouse and a video camera in the main compartment with space for books in the front. It's got chest and waist straps so good for cycling with.

megamouse

Sep 10, 2008, 05:21 AM

This is the best bag I have ever owned, honestly. I looked at the Incase bag that's made almost identical to this one and couldn't justify the additional $40 to buy it. I love that the laptop compartment is soft and raised above the floor of the bag (extra shock absorption) And it's great for carrying your computer, a notebook, and small textbook, as well as some pens and such. It has a headphone eyelet to keep your ipod in the bag, but I usually just clip it to my belt.

As far as it's moisture repelling capabilities im not sure, I wasn't brave enough to test it. It doesn't advertise waterproof-ness though, so I don't think that's a feature. It is pretty thick however and would take awhile for moisture to soak through.

Another cool feature is the power brick zip bag it comes with. About the size of a pencil case, it zips and keeps your power cord all together and not snaking around inside the bag.

Thank you very much for the input!

After reading it I've decided to go for this bag. The trouble is, I can't order for this colour in the UK - looks like it is sold out as in the States.

Will keep looking, cheers. :D

MacGeekDC

Sep 21, 2008, 02:38 PM

Great Case:D

David G.

Sep 22, 2008, 08:05 PM

2 things. Speck SeeThru Hard Shell and LLBean Super Shockwave backpack

backsidetailsli

Sep 22, 2008, 08:46 PM

got a laptop pocket on the side.
it rules for schooool, plus i can take a skateboard if i like ahah
http://www.evogear.com/imgp/750/13569.Image.1.jpg

DMC-12

Sep 22, 2008, 09:29 PM

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/callmedan3/Picture1.jpg

The Crumpler School Hymn for 13" MacBook

fenix61

Sep 22, 2008, 11:35 PM

http://www.applesac.com/burlap_side_900.jpg

if i ever get my mbp ill be getting this

What brand is this?

Or do you have he link?

Looks awesome

KC2

Sep 22, 2008, 11:37 PM

What brand is this?

Or do you have he link?

Looks awesome

http://www.applesac.com/

173080

Sep 22, 2008, 11:57 PM

For my MBP.

http://images.montblanc.com/products/images/07578_s.png

ThisIsMyName

Sep 23, 2008, 12:12 AM

heres mine. nothing special but it gets the job done:D

Malou

Sep 23, 2008, 06:11 AM

i also use the champagne-ish colored incase neoprene sleeve....i love it

irishking05

Sep 23, 2008, 09:05 PM

http://www.mrgadget.com.au/uploaded_images/targus_voyager_notebook_laptop_backpack-768733.gif

Targus backpack for my 17" Macbook Pro. Every time i use it, i regret buying a 17". It's very heavy and looks like i have a turtle on my back, and is wider than I am.

i have the exact same bag, and i hate it, the only feature i like about it, is the fact that it has a built in rain cover. other then that i don't like it.

KC2

Sep 30, 2008, 07:46 PM

I am Incase's bitch :) (and happy about it too)

Click for larger version
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1166/incasere5.jpg

White Slider for iPhone 3G
Clear Hardshell for MBP
Nylon Carrying Case for MBP

macgrl

Oct 1, 2008, 03:46 PM

ergdegdeg

Oct 1, 2008, 03:52 PM

New backpack for my MBP:
http://svp.co.uk/prodimages/ac5812.jpg

Roobsa

Oct 2, 2008, 07:14 AM

Hi, I really like the look of the northface surge backpack. Does anyone know if they are water resistant? I have had a look at a few online stores to see what the details are but none of them seem to mention it. It does tend to rain alot here in the UK and so I will need something that is rain proof!

Thank you

Just found a review of this bag and it says:

"While its not waterproof, it is water resistant enough to handle those light, unexpected, showers that come out of nowhere."

So there's your answer.

macgrl

Oct 2, 2008, 08:16 AM

Thank you very much for that. That is what I had hoped.

Thanks

crdean1

Oct 2, 2008, 12:28 PM

Hm, incase doesn't seem to sell the macbook case I have. It's not neoprene like all the others + it has handles (and a removable strap).

But here's my backpack that I usually carry it in:
...awesome mtn. hardwear enterprise backpack...

I have this in black. Love it.

jsm4182

Oct 2, 2008, 12:44 PM

I have an black/green incase sleeve inside a case logic messenger bag
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41erELQ5gOL._SS500_.jpg

JC0205

Oct 16, 2008, 03:21 PM

Hi guys, I just recently bought a macbook pro (the old one) and was wondering if the incase sleeve is a good investment. I heard the old macbook pros dent easily, will the incase sleeve be good enough if I carry it in my backpack along with one or two books to protect it from potential dents? Thanks in advance! :D

Daremo

Oct 16, 2008, 05:12 PM

I use the Matias Laptop Armor case for my MacBook Pro.

http://www.matias.ca/laptoparmor/viewer/resources/images/1215a_1.jpg

KC2

Oct 16, 2008, 06:12 PM

I use the Matias Laptop Armor case for my MacBook Pro.

http://www.matias.ca/laptoparmor/viewer/resources/images/1215a_1.jpg

That is one sharp carrying case! :cool:

joepunk

Oct 16, 2008, 07:46 PM

STM neoprene one is for my 15" PB. The red one was made by Willow Design for 17" PBs. Odd that I have a different size computer but well, I have room to grow.

joepunk

Oct 16, 2008, 07:50 PM

and the red one.

Daremo

Oct 16, 2008, 08:53 PM

That is one sharp carrying case! :cool:

It's surprising inexpensive for what it is as well. It's built like a tank, and still light enough with room inside to carry the power adaptor. I love it.

ich1ban

Oct 17, 2008, 12:33 AM

It's surprising inexpensive for what it is as well. It's built like a tank, and still light enough with room inside to carry the power adaptor. I love it.

Do you handcuff yourself to the case when walk around with it? :D

Looks V.I.Pish