Simple MacBook Air Sleeves?

Caris · Mar 6, 2013, 03:07 PM

I've been reading some old threads on MacBook Air Sleeves but I still can't find what I'm looking for.

I wan't something like this;

But not as expensive and available in the UK.

I just want a plain sleeve type case without a zip. I don't mind if my MacBook is a little exposed.

Can anyone recommend me anything?

Saturn1217 · Mar 6, 2013, 07:01 PM

I have a crumpler the fug sleeve. It is pretty slim while still providing some cushion and no zipper. If you use this with another larger bag I think its perfect.

aawil · Mar 6, 2013, 08:21 PM

Not sure about the UK availability but I have an Acme Made Skinny sleeve and rather like it.

Spoonz · Mar 7, 2013, 04:08 AM

Probably not what you're looking for, but I really like this sleeve:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was after something cheap and simple after my old sleeve needed replacing, and bought it just because I needed a sleeve/case quickly - I didn't think I'd be very impressed, but for £10 did it anyway. 4/5 months down the line and I'm really pleased with it, well made and looks pretty slick.

inselstudent · Mar 7, 2013, 06:36 AM

I have the Rainsuit sleeve from Cool Bananas and am fully satisfied. It's the old version with no zipper, the Rainsuit P2 has got one.

Don't know about UK availability though

konicky · Mar 7, 2013, 12:11 PM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LArobe-Sleev...2679785&sr=8-1

Putting this here because it's a great case! What have you got against zips anyway?

krravi · Mar 7, 2013, 09:05 PM

Moshi Muse rocks! One of the finest sleeve you can buy in terms of quality of material and fit and finish.

badman89 · Mar 11, 2013, 07:46 PM

This is the one I use. It's a wonderful sleeve, and it seems to fit the description you provided.

http://www.amazon.com/Incase-Neopren...macbook+air+11

RightMACatU · Mar 12, 2013, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saturn1217

I have a crumpler the fug sleeve. It is pretty slim while still providing some cushion and no zipper. If you use this with another larger bag I think its perfect.

I also use the FUG and love it.

Ahmahzahn · Mar 12, 2013, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aawil

Not sure about the UK availability but I have an Acme Made Skinny sleeve and rather like it.
Image

I have the same one... love it!

Ken S · Mar 12, 2013, 06:40 PM

I've been using the Level 8 sleeves and like them very much -- had it for my 11" and now my 13".

They stock them at the Apple stores in my area. They are very well constructed, very well padded and also have a handy zippered pocket.

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...=755&Itemid=66

rbrian · Mar 12, 2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by konicky

What have you got against zips anyway?

LArobe pictures

The notes for the second image say it all.

LYFK · Mar 12, 2013, 08:21 PM

I like the InCase sleeves with no hardware:

konicky · Apr 13, 2013, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbrian

LArobe pictures

The notes for the second image say it all.

Except they don't!! The zip never comes close to the laptop, first image shows this better and even if it did the zips plastic so won't mark the aluminium anyway.

Mine's been in and out of this case several times a day for over two years without a single scratch.

Satori · Apr 13, 2013, 05:06 AM

I use this:

http://www.thule.com/en/gb/products/...-tmas_-_113blk

It really protects the MBA well. They carry them at the Apple Store if you want to check it out. 11" and 13" sizes are available.

ratboy90 · Apr 13, 2013, 08:47 AM

Just saw the acme made sleeve today at the apple store in London's regent street.

rchip · Apr 13, 2013, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by konicky

Except they don't!! The zip never comes close to the laptop, first image shows this better and even if it did the zips plastic so won't mark the aluminium anyway.

Mine's been in and out of this case several times a day for over two years without a single scratch.

I have this case, it's the best case I've used by far. It somehow protects really well and the zip does not scratch it at all. The case is the perfect size, other cases like the incase pictured about with no zip are too snug. If the case is too snug it makes it difficult to get the mba in and out.

JHUFrank · Apr 14, 2013, 04:04 AM

I second this. InCase sleeves are quite nice for a cheapie sleeve. I have one that I use as a spare on the rare occasion I don't have my Waterfield sleeve.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LYFK

I like the InCase sleeves with no hardware:

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MrGimper · Apr 14, 2013, 04:10 AM

I bought the Côte&Ciel 13" Zip Sleeve from the Apple Store. Fit is really nice, and has good protection to avoid the zips scratching the device.

ratboy90 · Apr 14, 2013, 12:15 PM

Has anyone tried the cheapo envelope looking fake leather sleeves you get on ebay and amazon?

RoastingPig · Apr 14, 2013, 12:33 PM

ratboy90 · Apr 14, 2013, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoastingPig

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Not a bad idea but I think it might slip out. I was thinking of ones that looks like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PU-Leather...item20d176b8d3

jmoore5196 · Apr 14, 2013, 02:57 PM

If you can find one, the Incipio Orion sleeve is worth a look ... nice looking, inexpensive, and usually to be found in something approaching a neutral color. It leaves a bit of the laptop exposed so you can withdraw the MBA with your fingers, but that's probably the only drawback.

I have used the 11" Acme sleeve and was disappointed to find that it left rather unsightly black smudges on my Wrapsol. I'd recommend the Acme products only if you have no "skin" on your MBA.

entropi · Apr 14, 2013, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macalec

I am a big fan of the incase.

+ 1

great fit, keeping it simple!

rbrian · Apr 15, 2013, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoastingPig

Image

That's what I use! Ever since I first saw this ad I wanted one.

Mar 6, 2013, 03:07 PM	#1
Caris macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK	Simple MacBook Air Sleeves? I've been reading some old threads on MacBook Air Sleeves but I still can't find what I'm looking for. I wan't something like this; But not as expensive and available in the UK. I just want a plain sleeve type case without a zip. I don't mind if my MacBook is a little exposed. Can anyone recommend me anything? __________________ 13" MacBook Air \| 1.3GHz i5 \| 4GB \| 256GB iPhone 5 \| 64GB \| White
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Mar 6, 2013, 08:21 PM	#3
aawil macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2008	Not sure about the UK availability but I have an Acme Made Skinny sleeve and rather like it. __________________ iPhone 4S 64GB iPad 2 32GB, iPhone 8GB, iPod Photo 30GB 21.5" iMac 3.06 Ghz Core 2 Duo Macbook 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, tv 2012 11" Macbook Air 128GB
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Mar 7, 2013, 09:05 PM	#7
krravi macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2010	Moshi Muse rocks! One of the finest sleeve you can buy in terms of quality of material and fit and finish. __________________ Lots of Apple,Sony and Samsung Galaxy S4.
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Apr 14, 2013, 04:10 AM	#19
MrGimper macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Basingstoke, UK	I bought the Côte&Ciel 13" Zip Sleeve from the Apple Store. Fit is really nice, and has good protection to avoid the zips scratching the device. __________________ iPhone 5 64GB White \| iPad 3rd Gen 64GB Wifi/4G White \| iPad mini 64GB Cellular White \| Early 2011 MacBook Pro 2.2 i7, 15" Hi-Res Glossy, 16GB RAM, 2x 750GB HD \| Mid 2012 MacBook Air 13" i7/8GB/512GB
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Apr 14, 2013, 12:33 PM	#21
RoastingPig macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Inglewood	__________________ 2.3 Ghz Rmbp 256 SSD 16gb Ram, Mac Mini 2.3 Quad Core, Iphone 4s 32g, Galaxy S3 Blue,
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Mar 6, 2013, 07:01 PM	#2
Saturn1217 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2008	I have a crumpler the fug sleeve. It is pretty slim while still providing some cushion and no zipper. If you use this with another larger bag I think its perfect.
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Mar 7, 2013, 04:08 AM	#4
Spoonz macrumors member Join Date: May 2012	Probably not what you're looking for, but I really like this sleeve: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I was after something cheap and simple after my old sleeve needed replacing, and bought it just because I needed a sleeve/case quickly - I didn't think I'd be very impressed, but for £10 did it anyway. 4/5 months down the line and I'm really pleased with it, well made and looks pretty slick.
	0

Mar 7, 2013, 06:36 AM	#5
inselstudent macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2012	I have the Rainsuit sleeve from Cool Bananas and am fully satisfied. It's the old version with no zipper, the Rainsuit P2 has got one. Don't know about UK availability though
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Mar 7, 2013, 12:11 PM	#6
konicky macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012	http://www.amazon.co.uk/LArobe-Sleev...2679785&sr=8-1 Putting this here because it's a great case! What have you got against zips anyway?
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Mar 11, 2013, 07:46 PM	#8
badman89 macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2011	This is the one I use. It's a wonderful sleeve, and it seems to fit the description you provided. http://www.amazon.com/Incase-Neopren...macbook+air+11
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Mar 12, 2013, 06:40 PM	#11
Ken S macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2006	I've been using the Level 8 sleeves and like them very much -- had it for my 11" and now my 13". They stock them at the Apple stores in my area. They are very well constructed, very well padded and also have a handy zippered pocket. http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...=755&Itemid=66
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Mar 12, 2013, 08:21 PM	#13
LYFK macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2007	I like the InCase sleeves with no hardware:
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Apr 13, 2013, 05:06 AM	#15
Satori macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London	I use this: http://www.thule.com/en/gb/products/...-tmas_-_113blk It really protects the MBA well. They carry them at the Apple Store if you want to check it out. 11" and 13" sizes are available.
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Apr 13, 2013, 08:47 AM	#16
ratboy90 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2009	Just saw the acme made sleeve today at the apple store in London's regent street.
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Apr 14, 2013, 12:15 PM	#20
ratboy90 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2009	Has anyone tried the cheapo envelope looking fake leather sleeves you get on ebay and amazon?
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Apr 14, 2013, 02:57 PM	#23
jmoore5196 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London	If you can find one, the Incipio Orion sleeve is worth a look ... nice looking, inexpensive, and usually to be found in something approaching a neutral color. It leaves a bit of the laptop exposed so you can withdraw the MBA with your fingers, but that's probably the only drawback. I have used the 11" Acme sleeve and was disappointed to find that it left rather unsightly black smudges on my Wrapsol. I'd recommend the Acme products only if you have no "skin" on your MBA.
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