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I don't think its bulky at all, fits the iBook like a glove. Craftsmenship seems very good, solid zippers that mesh well and shouldn't sratch the case at all. It doesn't have a top handle which would have been a nice addition.
 
I've recently ordered the Booq Powersleeve, had it almost a week now. It's built real nice, and seems pretty durable. I ordered the Powersleeve 15 but recieved the 14. The 14 is a little bit smaller than the 15, but fits the 15" Powerbook just fine. I'm able to fit my power adapter, Shuffle, iPod, and some cables in the front. I could fit some papers, a magazine or two in the back as well. I was originally going to go with the Incase sleeve, but went with the Powersleeve in the end. I don't regret my purchase one bit. If I do purchase another laptop case it will be from Booq.
 
I agree that the quality of Booq's products is great. I just got their Vyper XS sleeve last week. While my Powerbook does move around inside it a little, it still does a great job. If their backpacks are made as well as the sleeves, I might just have to get one of those too eventually. :D
 
STM Rebound

I just found the STM Rebound at Radtech!! They're in the process of putting it online, but I ordered it on the phone at 877-777-9088. I'm SUPER exciteed for one main reason: it comes in 5 sizes, so it will fit the 12" powerbook like a glove. It has been the BIGGEST hassle trying to find protective sleeves for the 12" powerbook because retailers apparently want to save money and make the sleeves to fit BOTH the iBook and the powerbook (i.e. the Shinza Zeroshock). The iBook is a bit larger than the powerbook, and I don't appreciate having the powerbook slip around...if you're as picky as I am (and I know I'm picky)...this STM discovery should excite you TREMENDOUSLY. I'll post once I actually receive the case though...
 
Hmm I just wanted to update, I actually returned my Brenthaven Fusion and got a Sleevecase and bag from Waterfield... and haven't looked back since. Reasons I went with Waterfield: style, function, and build-quality. Just like my Mac, Waterfield exceeded all three. :)

Unlike the crappy Brenthaven it has really strong metal D-rings and hardware (not shoddy plastic) and I can throw it in any bag I want or use it with the included shoulder strap. They run a little high in price but they're custom-made in San Francisco. I asked the owner many questions before I bought (also bought the Large Cargo bag, which works with the Sleevecase), more often than not he personally answered me in length. The craftsmanship is nothing short of amazing. Incredibly comfortable. A high price for laptop travel but worth every penny.

I should add that they can make one of these in like 20 different sizes. :eek:
 
Can Anyone Recommend a Great Backpack for my Sleeve?

I've finally made the switch from PC's to Apple! I ordered my Powerbook G4, 15" yesterday. I'm getting ready to order a Waterfield Sleevecase also. I'm searching for a suitable backpack that will hold the Sleevecase. There is a BUNCH of options out there. Does anyone have a system that they recommend?

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Is it ok to use a sleeve in a regular backpack, im on a very very tight budget so I was thinking about using my sleeve and keep my Jansport bag from last year. Is this ok?
 
Dynamyk said:
Is it ok to use a sleeve in a regular backpack, im on a very very tight budget so I was thinking about using my sleeve and keep my Jansport bag from last year. Is this ok?
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It is ok, I've a Shinza sleeve that I just toss into my North Face backpack and it's fine. The only issue is that if there's nothing else in the bag, the sleeve tends to slide around a lot. I don't know if it is really an issue or not but my gut feeling is that it would be better if there wasn't so much play.
 
akm said:
Hey all,

I am looking for a sleeve for a 14” iBook and ‘am looking at 4 options right now. Would appreciate any comments/advice/suggestions from anyone that has used one or more of these (or another sleeve in the same price range, less than US$45, that would ship to Canada):

1. Vyper XM by Booq - http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=362

2. SportFolio Sleeve by Marware - http://www.marware.com/cgi-bin/WebO...catalogCatID=122&wosid=uqW85xDsuLgJbUHVEtTAEw

3. NeoCase by RadTech - http://www.radtech.us/Products/NeoCase.aspx

4. bitolithic sleeve - http://www.bitolithic.com/bags/index.htm

Thanks for your help :)
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What have you decided on? I'm considering the bitolithic sleeve. It looks great and comes with a screen protector. Does anyone out there own this sleeve, or have tried it out?

Also, does anyone own a foofbag (www.foofbag.com)? That is the other sleeve I'm considering. It stays open though, which concerns me.

Thanks a lot for any advice. I want to protect my brand new 12" iBook :)
 
Steadmuffin said:
What have you decided on? I'm considering the bitolithic sleeve. It looks great and comes with a screen protector. Does anyone out there own this sleeve, or have tried it out?

Also, does anyone own a foofbag (www.foofbag.com)? That is the other sleeve I'm considering. It stays open though, which concerns me.

Thanks a lot for any advice. I want to protect my brand new 12" iBook :)
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Hey Steadmuffin,

In the end I went with the bitolithic pack, as it came with a screen protector (by their own admission, not as fancy as the one by RadTech, but seems it will be okay; the person I talked to at bitolithic was really great in answering my questions and was very candid about their product and others I was looking at, and this was part of the reason I went with them in the end.) and a case for my mouse and power supply, in addition to the sleeve, for a decent price. I also liked its looks (nothing fancy, just a decent looking thin sleeve, which is what I wanted) and that the zipper goes around 3 sides, so I can ‘leave’ my iBook in the case when I use it.

That said, while I have ordered the bitolithic pack (just last week), it has not yet arrived (they are in Australia, I am in Canada, so it can take up to 2 weeks). I’ll post some comments on what I think of it when I actually get it.

No idea about the foofbag, sorry. Hope this helps a little.
 
cmeinck said:
Anyone using either the Wack O Phone or the Part and Parcel. I'd like to get the Booq Vyper for use in either of these cases. Any chance of fitting a DLSR in this case?
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hey cmeinck,

which bag did you end up getting? i have a 15" TiBook and Digital Rebel XT, and i'm looking for something large enough for both with ample room for extras.

hope to hear from you soon!
 
akm said:
Hey Steadmuffin,

In the end I went with the bitolithic pack, as it came with a screen protector (by their own admission, not as fancy as the one by RadTech, but seems it will be okay; the person I talked to at bitolithic was really great in answering my questions and was very candid about their product and others I was looking at, and this was part of the reason I went with them in the end.) and a case for my mouse and power supply, in addition to the sleeve, for a decent price. I also liked its looks (nothing fancy, just a decent looking thin sleeve, which is what I wanted) and that the zipper goes around 3 sides, so I can ‘leave’ my iBook in the case when I use it.

That said, while I have ordered the bitolithic pack (just last week), it has not yet arrived (they are in Australia, I am in Canada, so it can take up to 2 weeks). I’ll post some comments on what I think of it when I actually get it.

No idea about the foofbag, sorry. Hope this helps a little.
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Akm, yeah the person I emailed at bitolithic answered all my questions really quickly too. She was great. I think I'm going to go with them unless I find something a lot better at my local future shop, which I doubt.

I live in Canada too (Ottawa, Ontario)! Can you let me know how long it takes to get to you, and also if you have to pay GST/HST/PST and any import duties? That's basically the only thing holding me back from ordering it, I'm worried there's some kind of import duty, but there probably isn't.

Anyway, thanks for giving me your opinion on the bitolithic case. Hope to hear about it soon.
 
Dynamyk said:
Is it ok to use a sleeve in a regular backpack, im on a very very tight budget so I was thinking about using my sleeve and keep my Jansport bag from last year. Is this ok?
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I was at the Apple store in Sacramento, CA today to buy an Airport Express. Ahhhh, the joys of wireless!

Anyhoo, they had some bags there so I checked them out and ended up buying
this. It has a separate padded pocket for the computer, a special pocket for an iPod and lots of storage space for whatever. It seems really well made, although it doesn't have that "steal me, there's an expensive laptop inside" look. And, best of all IMO is the price, only $50.

It's made for computers up to 15" but the computer compartment has a velcro strap and a drawstring at the top so my 12" PB fits pretty snug inside. I'll continue to use my Shinza as added protection but I highly recommend the STM bag.
 
STM Rebound

Hie everyone. I'm new here but I've been reading aroung a lot before I bought my PB 12inch 2 days ago. I was searching high and low for the STM rebound bag because I knew it would be hard for me to find them once I'm back in the States (currently in my home country, Malaysia). I didn't know Radtech had put up theirs online recently when I finally found it just now at the local Apple store. I bought it for RM99 (USD 26). Its a perfect fit for the PB and doesn't move around at all. I thought I'd provide some pics in case someone needs to see them in "action" :p.

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/9314/dsc039555dq.jpg

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Hi everyone,

I'm in the market for a backpack for my 15-inch PowerBook, and there are WAY too many choices. My head was spinning just looking at that list!

I'll be using the backpack for the PB, my iPod, cell phone and probably quite a bit of school-related stuff.

Anyway, I believe I've narrowed it down to the following choices (Booq Vyper M sleeve applies to all):

1. Brenthaven Pro 15/17: I'm kind of leaning away from these because they don't seem to have a unique style to them, and I personally don't think it's big enough for my needs. Plus I think they're too expensive for what you get.

2. Booq BP3 [system]: This is one of my top choices, but I'm concerned with the external dimensions. The sheer number of pockets coupled with the dimensions leads me to believe that the pockets and compartments are not very big. It says you can stack books up to 6" high, but I don't see that happening based off of their pictures. Any users care to comment?

3. Crumpler BeerBack: I think this is my top choice because of the sheer size of it. I'm curious as to how much the 15-inch PB will move around the backpack while in the Vyper sleeve, so if anybody could comment on that, I'd appreciate it.

So, those are my thoughts, and I'd love to hear any comments or other recommendations you may have for me.
 
Just got a Booq Vyper M for my new 15" Powerbook. Fits perfectly, protects well, looks nice, reasonable cost. Highly recommended!
 
I ordered and received my Booq Vyper XS. At first my initial impressions weren't all that great. I guess I was expecting something else in my mind from this sleeve, something like leather I suppose. Well after using this product for the last few days I can safely say this is a great product. The material protects much better and is very easy to carry around. The size is perfect for my 12" iBook as advertised and hardly adds any weight. I'd recommend this product to anyone that's thinking of getting a good sleeve for their 12" iBook, and I have already got a friend to buy one.

Good stuff!


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Is anyone interested in swapping their Booq Vyper M or L Sleeve for my Red Crumpler School Hymn 15? I hope it's okay that I posted this here, I just figured this would be a more fitting place. Here is a link to my thread in the MarketPlace.
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17" PB rucksack

When I bought my 17" widescreen PD, I bought the Crumpler Basetoucher backpack.

Am very disappointed with it - there is no way to fit pretty much anything else in it, expect the laptop. With the laptop in it, you can zip it up and no more, any sort of addition (even just a pad of paper, or say a couple of t-shirts in the front section) prevents the zip from closing.

Going to try and get a refund from the apple store on it. (what are my chances of that?)

So can anyone else recommend a rucksack for the 17" PB that actually holds some other stuff in it....?
 
I have a 15" Powerbook and am looking into getting the either the Booq Vyper sleeve M/L, the MacCase sleeve, or the FoofBag. However, I need to know which one will offer better protection. I'm leaning towards the Foofbag because it doesn't have zippers. Zippers scare me, I do not want my gorgeous PB getting scratched! Also, my PB will be in the Sleeve of my choosing, then in a laptop bag. What one do you guys think? Anyone have any experience with the MacCase or a Foofbag? I can't figure out for sure if the Foofbag fully closes once the Powerbook is inside, or if one end of the sleeve remains open. I really need some advice here, I espically want to talk to someone who has used a Foofbag!!!
FoofBag Link
MacCase Link
Booq Vyper Link
 
Does anyone think that I should get a radtech screensavrz for my 12" iBook. Are marks on the keyboard really that much of a problem that it would require this product?
Thanks
 
PaRaGoNViCtiM said:
I have a 15" Powerbook and am looking into getting the either the Booq Vyper sleeve M/L, the MacCase sleeve, or the FoofBag. However, I need to know which one will offer better protection. I'm leaning towards the Foofbag because it doesn't have zippers. Zippers scare me, I do not want my gorgeous PB getting scratched! Also, my PB will be in the Sleeve of my choosing, then in a laptop bag. What one do you guys think? Anyone have any experience with the MacCase or a Foofbag? I can't figure out for sure if the Foofbag fully closes once the Powerbook is inside, or if one end of the sleeve remains open. I really need some advice here, I espically want to talk to someone who has used a Foofbag!!!
FoofBag Link
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The foofbags defenitley do not close fully. The end that you insert the 'book into always stays open. There are no zippers or latches or anything.
 
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