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Advice on a sleeve

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triple-tap

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I know that there are lots of old threads on this topic, but given that new stuff comes out all the time... I wanted to make a new thread.

I am looking for a sleeve for my new MBA. I do not want to have a zipper of any kind on the compartment holding the air (other small pockets are ok). I also would prefer a vertical type case due to the macbook being in a backpack for the next few months, but I am open to vert. or horiz. if the case is otherwise a "home run."

I am also looking to keep with the MBA thin, elegant profile.


I bought the THULE Gauntlet 2.0 sleeve, and I really don't like it. I returned it to the apple store tonight and bought apple care instead.

So any recommendations?

I have seen the waterfield designs, but feel that their cases aren't worth the $80-100 premium. I think I'd rather go with a nice leather case for that amount of money. Idk.

Thanks in advance.
 
there is an entire thread for this in the first page
 
triple-tap said:
I have seen the waterfield designs, but feel that their cases aren't worth the $80-100 premium.
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Am into function and had specific requirements when I bough my Waterfield. The fact that WaterField let me customize it won me over and I spent $65+tax. Is a stiff sleeve made out of thick ballistic nylon outer with a felt liner inner. Feels sturdy enough to carry stand alone or inside my backpack. If I saw one cheaper I would have gone for it but there was none other that fit my requirement,
 
triple-tap said:
I think you have a good taste in cases. Allow me to throw out a recommendation for a leather case should you decide to go that route.

I like something to show off the design of the air -- check out Picaso Lab. They have sweet, (horizontal) open ended half cases. It won't fully cover the MBA; it's not supposed to. It's functional for sure, but imminently attractive too.
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You really should consider Waterfield, the construction, fit and finish is great. If I were to buy a new bag now they would get first consideration
 
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