Small leather case to carry rMBP accesories?

VirtualRain · Feb 28, 2013, 12:02 AM

I'm in search of an attractive small case to carry all my essential MBP accessories when I travel... Such as the power adapter, my world Plugbug, Magic Mouse, Ethernet dongle and VGA dongle.

Ideally I'd like something in black leather about the size of a paperback book or a tad larger (maybe something designed for a 7" tablet)?

Any suggestions?

swerve147 · Feb 28, 2013, 12:58 AM

Absolutely not what you're looking for, but I'm going to post this anyway because I've found it keeps my messenger bag extremely tidy. It also prevents your accessories from moving and rattling around. I definitely identify with having a ton of adapters/cables/accessories to carry around, though.

http://www.cocooninnovations.com/grid.php

VirtualRain · Feb 28, 2013, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by swerve147

Absolutely not what you're looking for, but I'm going to post this anyway because I've found it keeps my messenger bag extremely tidy. It also prevents your accessories from moving and rattling around. I definitely identify with having a ton of adapters/cables/accessories to carry around, though.

http://www.cocooninnovations.com/grid.php

That's a great design for securing odd items... But they forgot to make it a case

swerve147 · Feb 28, 2013, 01:45 AM

Hehe yeah, it doesn't work if you don't have a bag to begin with. Oh well...

I took a cursory glance over at etsy.com and didn't really see anything specific for computer accessory bags, but I'm sure there's a nice vintage piece in there somewhere.

Schranke · Feb 28, 2013, 09:48 AM

They do make it a case, but only for tablets and the MBA

VirtualRain · Feb 28, 2013, 01:29 PM

So far these appear to be the best choices that I can find, although neither are leather or very attractive.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-U...ref=pd_sbs_e_1

http://www.skoobadesign.com/shop-by-...le-stable-mini

If anyone has seen anything like these that look nicer, please share.

GFWD · Feb 28, 2013, 01:43 PM

You might want to check out http://www.sfbags.com/ and see if they have something that suits your needs.

Interstella5555 · Feb 28, 2013, 01:54 PM

Just buy a leather bag you like, for that kind of stuff it doesn't really matter.

kensic · Feb 28, 2013, 02:17 PM

may i ask why does it matter if its a attractive or not?

just buy any leather bag (purpose for leather, lasts long, easy to clean) and throw your junk in there. no one is going to notices or gives u an award for having "an attractive bag".

cmon man functionality over appearance. especially a bag...who cares.

VirtualRain · Feb 28, 2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kensic

may i ask why does it matter if its a attractive or not?

just buy any leather bag (purpose for leather, lasts long, easy to clean) and throw your junk in there. no one is going to notices or gives u an award for having "an attractive bag".

cmon man functionality over appearance. especially a bag...who cares.

Yeah, you're right, I should just get a plastic grocery bag for my charger and stuff... and one for my MacBook Pro while I'm at it (although I might need to double-bag it for extra protection!).

kensic · Feb 28, 2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualRain

Yeah, you're right, I should just get a plastic grocery bag for my charger and stuff... and one for my MacBook Pro while I'm at it (although I might need to double-bag it for extra protection!).

sorry, you're way off base. i didn't "bag" on "why should you use a leather bag vs other type"

i bagged on the fact that you would only buy an 'ATTRACTIVE" leather bag.

that's what "LOL" me the most.

GFWD · Feb 28, 2013, 03:09 PM

I am with VirtualRain on this one. If I am in a meeting or at an event where I am trying to get clients for my business I want to set the right impression when I pull my laptop out, and the clothing and equipment that matches the environment can be important.

VirtualRain · Feb 28, 2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GFWD

I am with VirtualRain on this one. If I am in a meeting or at an event where I am trying to get clients for my business I want to set the right impression when I pull my laptop out, and the clothing and equipment that matches the environment can be important.

Thanks... agreed... but at this point, I'd take an ugly looking leather case

It seems they simply don't exist. All the ones I can find are nylon fabric. Ideally I'd get the guy at Picaso Lab to make me a custom one to match my rMBP cover I have on order, but sadly, he's not doing custom jobs at the moment.

If anyone has seen anything remotely in the ball-park, please share. Otherwise feel free to debate the merits of having nice stuff.

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VirtualRain macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC	Small leather case to carry rMBP accesories? I'm in search of an attractive small case to carry all my essential MBP accessories when I travel... Such as the power adapter, my world Plugbug, Magic Mouse, Ethernet dongle and VGA dongle. Ideally I'd like something in black leather about the size of a paperback book or a tad larger (maybe something designed for a 7" tablet)? Any suggestions? __________________ tools: Mac Pro for creating, MBA for working, iPad for surfing, iPhone for communicating, Apple TV for entertaining Canon tools: 5D Mark III 24-105L/70-300L/35L/85L for capturing
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Feb 28, 2013, 01:29 PM	#6
VirtualRain Thread Starter macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC	So far these appear to be the best choices that I can find, although neither are leather or very attractive. http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-U...ref=pd_sbs_e_1 http://www.skoobadesign.com/shop-by-...le-stable-mini If anyone has seen anything like these that look nicer, please share. __________________ tools: Mac Pro for creating, MBA for working, iPad for surfing, iPhone for communicating, Apple TV for entertaining Canon tools: 5D Mark III 24-105L/70-300L/35L/85L for capturing
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Feb 28, 2013, 12:58 AM	#2
swerve147 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2013	Absolutely not what you're looking for, but I'm going to post this anyway because I've found it keeps my messenger bag extremely tidy. It also prevents your accessories from moving and rattling around. I definitely identify with having a ton of adapters/cables/accessories to carry around, though. http://www.cocooninnovations.com/grid.php
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Feb 28, 2013, 01:45 AM	#4
swerve147 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2013	Hehe yeah, it doesn't work if you don't have a bag to begin with. Oh well... I took a cursory glance over at etsy.com and didn't really see anything specific for computer accessory bags, but I'm sure there's a nice vintage piece in there somewhere.
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Feb 28, 2013, 01:43 PM	#7
GFWD macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	You might want to check out http://www.sfbags.com/ and see if they have something that suits your needs.
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Feb 28, 2013, 01:54 PM	#8
Interstella5555 macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2008	Just buy a leather bag you like, for that kind of stuff it doesn't really matter.
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Feb 28, 2013, 02:17 PM	#9
kensic macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2013	may i ask why does it matter if its a attractive or not? just buy any leather bag (purpose for leather, lasts long, easy to clean) and throw your junk in there. no one is going to notices or gives u an award for having "an attractive bag". cmon man functionality over appearance. especially a bag...who cares.
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Feb 28, 2013, 03:09 PM	#12
GFWD macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	I am with VirtualRain on this one. If I am in a meeting or at an event where I am trying to get clients for my business I want to set the right impression when I pull my laptop out, and the clothing and equipment that matches the environment can be important.
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