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JLarson

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Feb 5, 2013
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Hey Guys,
Just ordered a new Macbook Air. I am looking to buy a
sleeve/case for it. After browsing through the forum,
I have narrowed my choices down to 3. Can you guys give me
some feedback on these choices?


spk-a1932_smartshell-for-macbookair13-orchid_3qviewingback_1.jpg

http://www.speckproducts.com/macbook-cases/macbook-air/smartshell-neon-colors-for-macbook-air.html


MacBook-Air-13in-Sleeve.jpg

http://theleathershop.com/bag/macbook-air-13-sleeve-brown.html/


13in_mba_sleeve_1.jpg

http://www.shophex.com/drake-13-macbook-air-sleeve

thanks
jerry
 

Mlrollin91

macrumors G5
Nov 20, 2008
14,119
10,106
Naked is the way to go. Only use sleeve when traveling.

Agreed. I originally was looking for a snap case but I realized it takes away from the beauty and thinness of the air.

I got an Incase Deluxe Sleeve and its perfect. Just the right amount of padding with a storage compartment and a charger connection zipper.

Comes in all different sizes and in white or black. I highly recommend it.

http://www.amazon.com/Incase-Protec...&qid=1373176526&sr=8-3&keywords=incase+deluxe
 

maflynn

macrumors Haswell
May 3, 2009
73,419
43,306
The speck case looks the best among what is being displayed imo
 

Zephyer

macrumors member
May 22, 2013
42
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just have to ask the posters that said 'naked' - how are you calm with that? i mean, i know to maintain my expensive gadgets very well, yet i just cant imagine letting this beautiful aluminium unibody be exposed to scratching. maybe im just a paranoid 8)
 

Lunfai

macrumors 68000
Nov 21, 2010
1,566
519
Sheffield
I've always just had the machine naked, and take EXTREMELY good care of it, and then put it in a case if I need to take it around (As I did for classes).

My perfect sleeves were:

http://jolioriginals.com : Leather, very good quality.
http://www.colcasac.com : The materials used is very durable, and efficient at protecting the machine.

I would go with a Colcasac sleeve.
 

No-Me

macrumors 6502a
Jul 3, 2011
574
31
Rotterdam
I've always just had the machine naked, and take EXTREMELY good care of it, and then put it in a case if I need to take it around (As I did for classes).

My perfect sleeves were:

http://jolioriginals.com : Leather, very good quality.
Same here, Apple designed the MacBook Airs to be really strong. No need for an ugly hard case.

And +1 for the Joli originals sleeves, love mine!! :) They are not cheap, but totally worth every cent, if you are looking for something cheaper you can also look at foof sleeves.
 

thelookingglass

macrumors 68020
Apr 27, 2005
2,138
631
just have to ask the posters that said 'naked' - how are you calm with that? i mean, i know to maintain my expensive gadgets very well, yet i just cant imagine letting this beautiful aluminium unibody be exposed to scratching. maybe im just a paranoid 8)

If you're that worried about scratches, just get a skin. Transparent and doesn't look like there's any protection on it.
 

ldburroughs

macrumors 6502
Feb 25, 2005
258
0
Virginia Beach, VA
RadTech

At the risk of repeating another's suggestion, I've always used RadTech's sleeve and screensaver combo since my first iBook. I used the combo on my MacBook Pro and now on my second MacBook Air. I just put it in my soft briefcase and I'm good to go. It protects from scratches, not drops. I don't use anything on it when I take it out of the sleeve. Their web address is http://www.radtech.us. Give them a look. Highly recommended by me (not a sponsor).

Enjoy either way!
 

Jeff60468

macrumors newbie
Jun 21, 2013
11
0
I ordered a Air for my daughter which is due to arrive on Friday. We went to BestBuy this weekend and talked about Sleeves and Cases with the Sales Rep. She suggested a Sleeve or case for transport only. I don't know how true this is, but she told us that a part of the Apple design is heat dissipation through the aluminum body as well as the unit's cooling fan. She suggested to not use a skin, so I suggest to be careful and just go naked.:cool:
 

robertw477

macrumors newbie
Dec 12, 2011
5
0
I have the clear spec for my first macbook air (13). It is fantastic. It will protect it very well and not damage anything. I then take it and it slips right into my memory foam sleeve. I drop that into my backpack for travel. It does not add any real thickness to the air and frankly offers great protection. They have those plastic keyboard covers. I tried one but could not get used to it. I might try again.

Rob
 

mmomega

macrumors demi-god
Dec 30, 2009
3,879
2,089
DFW, TX
I haven't had a case on my last 3 Air's but I have used a BestSkinsEver skins.

They just came out with a full body matte clear skin that looks and feels like the MacBook aluminum but protects it.

I keep it wrapped all the time and in a bag while traveling, best thing with the skin is no added weight and it still looks sexy.:p
 

sl33py

macrumors newbie
Aug 14, 2011
14
0
If you are looking for cases, I would personally recommend Alex from Picasolab. http://www.ebay.com/sch/picasolab/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 I got his case for my macbook air and its truly very beautiful and I definitely treasure my case :). It is well constructed and definitely keeps my macbook air safe. I plan to get one for my wife soon too.

If budget is a concern, I would recommend the the Vatuka cases from ebay; as that was the other case I was looking at. Those look nice as well.
 

l0gan5

macrumors member
Jun 30, 2010
32
10
Cambridge. UK
The speck case looks the best among what is being displayed imo

The Speck case does a good job of protecting the Air. It doesn't add much bulk and has a nice rubbery texture which makes the Air a bit more comfortable to hold, especially along the thin edges.

The downside is they crack. Mine has just done that, but it did keep the Air immaculate for 6 months.
 

MacAttackMark

macrumors member
Jun 19, 2013
44
0
well that's interesting about the snap on case! :O
I wanted some extra protection so I got an ipearl case, it looked great and it was affordable, though it made me a bit worried when it kept making a creaking sound when I opened up my screen, so I got rid of it all together, I travel a lot and I would love to have a case around my laptop to prevent scratches!
I did find a nice sleeve though :)
 

finishmarketing

macrumors newbie
Apr 23, 2013
18
0
heyo clarity

ok firstly

you have 3 diffrent options a case (speck) not a huge fan of em.
2nd is a leather sleeve
and 3rd is a cotten sleeve

all 3 are fairly diffrent

ok if you really like a snap on case i got mine at
mymacbookcase.com
and there awesome case and look good and good ventalation... and more stylish in my opinion

2nd if you were to go with one of the sleeves go with the 3rd sleeve
it will provide more comfort protection for your mac,
easily take it in and out your mac

and you can place it below your mac to provide a little cushion while using it..

best of luck!
 
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