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Protecting your MBP.
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I started with a Foof sleeve but it was slipping sideways out of it so ended up sending it back (they were really good to deal with, I must say).
I'm now using a Kailo Chic tote...
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... which I LOVE. It's got s dedicated padded pocket for my MBP but also plenty of room for chargers, mice, pens, books etc etc etc and it's really stylish which was kinda important to me too
Best of all it just looks like a tote or oversize handbag and doesn't scream I HAVE A REALLY REALLY REALLY EXPENSIVE LAPTOP IN ME which is great on dodgy train lines late at night It's well constructed and really comfortable to carry too which is a bonus because I find my 15" is fairly heavy.
I haven't got protection for home but at the moment I'm just comfortable with keeping it in a place where it won't get scratched. I might get another sleeve for flexibility but not unless I see something I really like.
I'm now using a Kailo Chic tote...
... which I LOVE. It's got s dedicated padded pocket for my MBP but also plenty of room for chargers, mice, pens, books etc etc etc and it's really stylish which was kinda important to me too
Best of all it just looks like a tote or oversize handbag and doesn't scream I HAVE A REALLY REALLY REALLY EXPENSIVE LAPTOP IN ME which is great on dodgy train lines late at night It's well constructed and really comfortable to carry too which is a bonus because I find my 15" is fairly heavy.I haven't got protection for home but at the moment I'm just comfortable with keeping it in a place where it won't get scratched. I might get another sleeve for flexibility but not unless I see something I really like.
Incase
I bought the incase backpack. I like the fact that it is secured to two shoulders vs. a messenger bag. And the inside is very nice and protective. I have a Wenger messenger bag that I used for my ThinkPad. If I was going to get a messenger bag the Thule is nice at the Apple store. And of course the Cole Haan leather messenger job, but that will set you back a couple of Benjamins.
I bought the incase backpack. I like the fact that it is secured to two shoulders vs. a messenger bag. And the inside is very nice and protective. I have a Wenger messenger bag that I used for my ThinkPad. If I was going to get a messenger bag the Thule is nice at the Apple store. And of course the Cole Haan leather messenger job, but that will set you back a couple of Benjamins.
I have my MBP in a clear Speck Shell...then I slip it into one of these nifty cheap sleeves I got off of Ebay...
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I also keep a Moshi guard between the keyboard and the screen when closed.
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I also keep a Moshi guard between the keyboard and the screen when closed.
i as well use the speck case and love it crystal clear with stupid amount of stickers is what I do
Zeroshock IV for me. Offers very good protection for my MacBook Pro. Got some cool memory foam stuff in it and a little pocket on the inside, big enough to hold a portable hard drive and a Moshi Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adaptor.
For my 13" MBP, I currently have a Marware sleeve, and I'm getting an incase hardshell for Christmas.
I just got my Speck crystal hard case today and put it on my MBP and it looks and fits great.
I have a bag with a sleeve that fits snug since it's a 15" so I feel like it's protected fairly well!
I have a bag with a sleeve that fits snug since it's a 15" so I feel like it's protected fairly well!
i use a colcasac sleeve. has a front pocket perfect for the power adapter, and a set of head phones.
http://colcasac.com/macbook-sleeve/zagora-macbook-sleeve
http://colcasac.com/macbook-sleeve/zagora-macbook-sleeve
I am thinking about protecting my MBP 13in with invisible shield. Go to http://www.zagg.com. It will cost me $55 for the whole kit. Rather than shell case. In my opinion shell cases will look cheap after used for a while, how i know? cause have it on my MBP 15in. Plus, shell case gives an extra weight. I also have the incase neoprene sleeve to put in my backpack. I already have the STM messenger bag if I want to go lightweight.
The invisible shield is suppose to have an extra grip on your MBP since is made out of high quality plastic adhesive material.
The invisible shield is suppose to have an extra grip on your MBP since is made out of high quality plastic adhesive material.
looks super thin man I wouldnt do it I like my speck hard case because i know if something kinda heavy falls onto it like a shoe or book the computer will be safe.
It is thin. I have it on my iPhone but that's different. If you have it on your MBP and drop it, it may not be as safe due to the heaviness of it.
+1
I have one of these and these do it fine. I used to have a plastic case around it but it started cracking and made my MBP look cheap. Then again, I put stickers all over mine so that makes my a hypocrite.
Anyways, the sleeve is best if wanna carry it with you by your arm or in your backpack. It does its job and its made from really good materials. Solid buy for sure, had mine for almost 5 years and its still going strong.
I pay an armed 24/7 Security Guard
Honestly I use a Speck Black "Silky Soft" Hard Case
-Nate
I don't have any 'protection" on my computer beside the Moshi keyboard cover to "protect" stuff from falling in between the keys.
