Ideal Carrying Case for 15" i5 MBP?

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Ahheck01

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Purchasing the 15" i5 MBP, primarily for business use and meetings, but also for personal use. I'm looking for a slim carrying case that can carry the power cord, and manila folders with probably a 1/2 in. thick stack of paper in it.

I'm used to this, using it for my soon-to-be-retired unibody aluminum macbook: http://www.brenthaven.com/catalog-metrolite_ii_jet_black_apple.html

Something similar in function, but improved in form would be ideal. Any suggestions?

-Evan

Edit: I need something that looks at least as professional as what I've linked to above. A backpack isn't going to be an option - need something closer to a briefcase without being to stuffy.
 
My lacoste messenger bag is waiting for the laptop. I'll let you know how it works out. Previously I've always used backpacks.
 
I need something that looks at least as professional as what I've linked to above. A backpack isn't going to be an option - need something closer to a briefcase without being to stuffy.

-Evan
 
Ahheck01 said:
I need something that looks at least as professional as what I've linked to above. A backpack isn't going to be an option - need something closer to a briefcase without being to stuffy.

-Evan
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Then I'd get a professional briefcase you like and put the laptop there with a sleeve.
 
bafonso said:
Then I'd get a professional briefcase you like and put the laptop there with a sleeve.
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That's not a bad idea, though I do like the 3/4" thick padding all around the laptop when in the current Brenthaven I've got - I'd be concerned about throwing it in a hard briefcase with nothing more than a sleeve after spending $2300 on a laptop. Curious of other options.
 
How about this sleek laptop brief from Briggs & Riley? It’s got a padded section for your laptop besides an organizer and file section to fit your folder, documents, power supply, and other items. It’s stylish, elegant, and looks extremely professional, especially if you buy it in black.
 
Would a Tumi bag be to stuffy? They have lots of options for the business professional.. and they are very high quality. Maybe not a good idea if you don't want to show up with a case nicer than your bosses.. although showing up with a 15" Macbook Pro may do the same thing.. since its not your typical corporate Lenovo/Dell notebook.

http://www.tumi.com/business-and-laptop/laptop-cases/
 
http://retail.contourdesign.com/?/products/72

This is the sleeve that I have. I searched around a lot for it because I wanted one that "fit like a glove" and also had a small pocket for the AC adapter. I don't always want to bring a bookbag or slingcase with me so this works great. I actually wish I had found that Caselogic one too, but I didn't want to order off the internet and be disappointed.
 
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