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Macbook Late 2008: Cases/sleeves available yet?
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interesting. well, the search for the perfect sleeve continues. i did not know how many different ones there were.
sorry to hear about applesac shedding and that they don't do much besides cover it up...if i knew that I might've gone with SFbags.com except I still think these will be more protection from the looks of it.
The review didn't say that it shed at all. She just said she could see it happening. I bet it's hardly an issue.
The review didn't say that it shed at all. She just said she could see it happening. I bet it's hardly an issue.
Thanks for the link to that review. Although the bag looks very sharp, it looks like I'm gonna have to pass because I wouldn't be able to stand seeing white fluffy stuff sticking to my screen and in between my keys.
The search for the perfect slip cover continues
To be fair, I turned my Applesac inside out when I received it and gave it a good dabbing with sellotape and just shook out the loose fibres and since then I've seen nothing coming off it. Never had any loose fibres in my old macbook keys and so far seen nothing on the new Macbook.
Come across this uk based company http://wrappers.typepad.com/ipod/apple_macbook_cordura_sleeves/. Anyone have any experience with them?
Like the black cordura but the pics don't show the linings very well.
Like the black cordura but the pics don't show the linings very well.
I like the look of some of those. Ditto the request for anyone with experience of them? How protective, etc.?
I am using my Isis Dei neoprene cover from my old black macbook and it fits perfectly.
http://www.isisdei.com/list.php?class=all&item=nouveau
http://www.isisdei.com/list.php?class=all&item=nouveau
I'm glad you got that foof bag, the photo you linked to is my photo and I LOVE that bag. I get so many compliments on it.
Waterfield (SFBags) have just updated theit sleeve to fit the new MacBooks.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases.htm
I had one for a MacBook Pro a while ago and the quality is amazing.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases.htm
I had one for a MacBook Pro a while ago and the quality is amazing.
Booq!
Booq are releasing the Taipan Skin M which is a neoprene soft case like the incase sleeve and the Vyper M3 which is a nylon harder case for more protection. Both specially designed for the new MBP and slated for a 25th november release, I am waiting...
Yeah if you look at the laptop compartment specs they are exactly right, same for the Vyper M3 and Taipan Skin M for the MBP.
Booq are releasing the Taipan Skin M which is a neoprene soft case like the incase sleeve and the Vyper M3 which is a nylon harder case for more protection. Both specially designed for the new MBP and slated for a 25th november release, I am waiting...
Yeah if you look at the laptop compartment specs they are exactly right, same for the Vyper M3 and Taipan Skin M for the MBP.
Heh, that's cool. Yeah, I love the design. Didn't at once, but as I was deciding on which foofbag to get, it grew on me more and more. Which ultimately resulted in me actually ordering it. Very curious about how it looks for real.
My applesac came today! It's for the previous gen macbook, not the alumbook that I have, but it still fits perfectly and looks great! I got the patterned one with the black and white
It looks very easy to make on your own..I think I'll go to the fabric store and make a few more myself
Oh well, at least it's well-made
The fleece hasn't shed on mine yet....and I used a lint roller just to be safe
It looks very easy to make on your own..I think I'll go to the fabric store and make a few more myself
Oh well, at least it's well-made
The fleece hasn't shed on mine yet....and I used a lint roller just to be safe
Case Logic Sleeve $25 at Amazon.
Most sleeves have a protective fabric on the inside of the zipper to prevent damage to the MB. This case is made for the MB and has the protection from the zipper. It's a good price too.
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I got one of these. I am very happy with it (I usually carry the notebook in a backpack). It has an internal protection for the zip.
I received my waterfield sleeve in the mail today (www.sfbags.com). I chose this one in part because they were the first as far as I know to make a bag specifically for the new aluminum MacBook which is a bit more than a tenth of an inch thinner than the whitebook.
It's a local (to me) San Francisco company with very personable service, ie. I got an email from the owner when I ordered the bag. Service was fast. The bag is attractive and very solidly constructed with some nice details like a strap at the bottom hold on to while pulling the notebook out.
It fits the aluminum MB like, well, a sleeve. I first bought the neoprene incase sleeve which is a one-size fits all for the old and new MB...it's fine but it's loose on the new machine. This one is a custom fit.
It's not cheap but for those willing to pay for thoughtful design and local manufacturing, it's a good choice.
It's a local (to me) San Francisco company with very personable service, ie. I got an email from the owner when I ordered the bag. Service was fast. The bag is attractive and very solidly constructed with some nice details like a strap at the bottom hold on to while pulling the notebook out.
It fits the aluminum MB like, well, a sleeve. I first bought the neoprene incase sleeve which is a one-size fits all for the old and new MB...it's fine but it's loose on the new machine. This one is a custom fit.
It's not cheap but for those willing to pay for thoughtful design and local manufacturing, it's a good choice.
The SFBag looks good I just wish it could be zipped up. I'd like something waterproof.
I don't think I'm alone with these requirements:
1. some sort of minimal protection from blunt impacts (preferably other than simple cloth)
2. some sort of protection from sharp objects
3. waterproof/water-resistant
SFBag:
1. pass with neoprene
2. pass with ballistic nylon
3. fail as it's just a flap that encloses
If I'm caught out on the pouring rain, the bag carrying the sleeve may leak a bit of water, so that sleeve(or case o whatever) needs to at least resist water.
I don't think I'm alone with these requirements:
1. some sort of minimal protection from blunt impacts (preferably other than simple cloth)
2. some sort of protection from sharp objects
3. waterproof/water-resistant
SFBag:
1. pass with neoprene
2. pass with ballistic nylon
3. fail as it's just a flap that encloses
If I'm caught out on the pouring rain, the bag carrying the sleeve may leak a bit of water, so that sleeve(or case o whatever) needs to at least resist water.
Thanks for posting the pics of the WaterField sleeve for the MacBook. It'd be perfect for my needs if it had a handle. There will be times when I don't want to carry the computer over my shoulder.
Anyone have experience with this:
http://www.sfbags.com/products/laptopsuedejacket/laptopsuedejacket.htm
I have a padded sleeve in my backpack were i used to slide my old mb into (with a radtech sleeve). Was hoping I can do that again with my pro. I don't need anything too thick, just something to prevent it from scratching.
I would buy the radtech again but it was a hassle to put on without the hooks, which this has, i'm not too sure about the quality and how it compares to the Sleevecase from WF. seeing the pics, i really like the Sleevecase, but i'm not to sure how much bulk it would add
http://www.sfbags.com/products/laptopsuedejacket/laptopsuedejacket.htm
I have a padded sleeve in my backpack were i used to slide my old mb into (with a radtech sleeve). Was hoping I can do that again with my pro. I don't need anything too thick, just something to prevent it from scratching.
I would buy the radtech again but it was a hassle to put on without the hooks, which this has, i'm not too sure about the quality and how it compares to the Sleevecase from WF. seeing the pics, i really like the Sleevecase, but i'm not to sure how much bulk it would add
I bought one of these for my netbook and its superb.
Out of interest what can you fit in the pocket on the macbook one. Is an a4 folder going to fit? Or will an a5 one fit if not?