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Looking for a carrying case / sleeves? Look in here!

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Celeron

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Looking for a sleeve / carrying case for your new iBook / Powerbook? Here’s a handy list of a whole bunch of manufacturers:

Carrying cases and (maybe) sleeves:
AcmeMade - http://www.acmemade.com/
Axio - http://www.axio-usa.com
Booq – http://www.booqbags.com/ (my personal fav)
Crumpler - http://www.crumpler.com.au (quite possibly the strangest page I've ever seen)
Crumpler US - http://www.crumplerusa.com/
eBags - http://www.ebags.com/
InCase - http://www.goincase.com/
LapTrap - http://www.sjdesign.com/laptrap2.html
MacCase – http://www.jambags.com/
Marware - http://www.marware.com/
Oakley - http://oakley.com/catalog/gear/gearbags/
Samsonite - http://www.samsonite.com/
Sony Backpack - Click me
SpireUSA - http://www.spireusa.com/
stm - http://www.standardtm.com.au
Targus - http://www.targus.com/
Timbuk2 - http://www.timbuk2.com/
TomBihn - http://www.tombihn.com/
Tucano – http://www.tucano.com
Tumi - http://www.tumi.com/
Waterfield Designs - http://www.sfbags.com/

Sleeves only:
Bitolithic- http://www.bitolithic.com/
Foofbags - http://www.foofbag.com/
iDee - http://ideetechnology.com
RadTech - http://www.radtech.us/
SeGai - http://segai.com/
Shinza - http://www.shinza.com
Tucano - http://www.outpost.com - Search for "Tucano"

Last update 9/11/04.
 
aricher

aricher

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Feb 20, 2004
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Chi-il
This is pretty similar to the list I saw as a sticky on macnn.com in the PowerBook forum. That forum is great because everyone who owns these different bags had added their own persective after ownership.
 
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Thussy

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Anyone try the Radtech PowerSleeve.

Is it as good as it sounds? What sort of drop protection does it offer, cuz all it looks like is two pices of cloth sewn together with Powerbook on it. Also, I think the fact that it says Powerbook screams steal me in University.
 
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Celeron

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Mar 11, 2004
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Thussy said:
Anyone try the Radtech PowerSleeve.

Is it as good as it sounds? What sort of drop protection does it offer, cuz all it looks like is two pices of cloth sewn together with Powerbook on it. Also, I think the fact that it says Powerbook screams steal me in University.
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The RadTech sleeve offers no drop protection what-so-ever. Its used for scratch protection only. So long as you don't walk away from your Powerbook no one will be able to steal it anyway :) You could put a sign that says "Take this laptop on it" and so long as you stay with it no one has a chance.
 
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michaelrjohnson

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Chip NoVaMac said:
Anyone know of a cheaper version of the Radtech sleeve?
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It's the only one of it's kind. It is made out of a microfiber material, and they're the only company to make sleeves from that material.

Thussy said:
Anyone try the Radtech PowerSleeve.
Is it as good as it sounds? What sort of drop protection does it offer, cuz all it looks like is two pices of cloth sewn together with Powerbook on it. Also, I think the fact that it says Powerbook screams steal me in University.
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I wish you could get it without the "PowerBook" branding like you can the ScreensaveRz. Ah well, I'm happy with my Tucano Second Skin.
 
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KevRC4130

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Jul 1, 2004
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Massachusetts
Do you guys know of a bag that fits a Powerbook 12", and is fairly cheap (like under $75). Finding a bag for a 12" is difficult.

*EDIT*
I found one! The Crumper McBain's Lovechild, Small. Looks great. Is it too small to hold the PB 12", AC Adaper, a mouse, maybe a few other cables or something? It doesnt look like it has any pockets, but maybe it has some inside?
 
Diatribe

Diatribe

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Jan 8, 2004
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Awesome list. Nice work. It's similar to the one on macnn but I think we should have one too.

So here is my vote for a sticky too.

Also don't forget Samsonite

I don't really like the ones they have in the US shop, but the ones in the German shop are awesome. I have the Inventure Series 400 ITC one in black and it is really nice. Lots of pockets, you can put a lock on the zippers, hole for headphones, etc.
 
Sabbath

Sabbath

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Sep 18, 2003
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London
Great work Celeron, I just ordered a foofbag as a fun alternative to my Tucano second skin. I can't wait to see what it's like. I been in contact with them a fair bit and they're really nice people to deal with.

Also there website is still up at the address posted but then new site is at foofbag.com
 
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Mem

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I've narrowed down my possible laptop cases to the Crumpler School Hymm 15" or the Booq Powersleeve14. I've been lucky enough to see pictures of both, with powerbooks in them, but I just can't seem to make a final decision. Ultimately, I would like to be able to throw it in a simple backpack like this Jansport Super Break But which ever I pick would have to have plenty of padding. ANy good or bad expereinces with either bag?
 
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Celeron

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I have the PowerSleeve12 for my Powerbook and I have no complaints at all. It is very well made and features a good amount of padding. I vote for the Powersleeve. It fits nicely in my Eastpak backpack too.
 
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