Incase Sleeve MacBook - slightly shock absorbent?

[Doju]

Anyone have this sleeve for the Alu MB? I know it protects it from scratches, but for a very small drop, or sitting it down somewhat hard? It's also in a bookbag usually, if that's any consolation.

Strongly considering it as a buy. Just wondering if in addition to scratch resistance, it's somewhat shock absorbent. (Nothing compared to a Speck hardcase, but for a neoprene case.)

 

[ashjamben]

it is pretty shock absorbent i guess, its about 1-2cm thick and pretty squishy so guess it would be.

i use one for my white macbook and also have inside the laptop compartment of my jansport bag and it fits pretty snug

 

[miles01110]

I have one of these for a 2006 MBP in pretty much the same situations you describe; in a bookbag for every day use. It provides pretty decent protection against being squished and would do well in drops of 6-12 inches, although obviously you'd want to avoid that. My only complaint is that sometimes when I'm putting the computer into the case you hear the metal-on-metal sound from the zipper itself brushing the side of the computer.

 

[ucfgrad93]

I use one for my MBP. It stays in a backpack or other carrier and so far no damage. I like it.

 

[WillMak]

it will protect it well from a 3 foot drop onto concrete, but it still wouldn't be advised. However, what it does provide is an oppurtunity for you to be a little bit more rough with it when putting it onto back backs, tossing it onto a bed or couch without worries.

 

[EB66]

it is plenty of cushion to take the edge off the drop but i guess it depends how it falls and how it lands....i love those cases though ill recommend it

 

[petemwah]

see this thread for photos of what can happen when you drop your macbook when it's in an incase sleeve...

i'd go for something a bit sturdier myself! x