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Macbook Pro sleeve, which one?
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I'll make the recommendation I always do. I've had one of these for several years for my 12" Powerbook and it looks like new. I got one with a flap for my GlassBook and its awesome too.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases.htm
I also recommend this. I didn't add the flap, as shown above. When I take it to the airport, I ditch the Cozmo bag and attach the shoulder strap to the sleeve (you can have d rings added).
Last time I went flying (October), I had to take my MBP out of the sleeve. It was very easy to pull my computer out and place it in the bin. With the new rules, you may not even have to worry about that anymore. But it's good to know it's not cumbersome to get your computer out, imo.
Best of luck.
My parents have the Axio Hardsleeve for their white MacBook which is excellent (cannot use the MB in the case though - it overheats) - but I got a reply from a shop in europe that sells Axio products saying a new version for the unibody MBP will be available summer 2009. Shame, because I can't wait that long.
I had the Booq Vyper for my white MacBook which is good but not quite as solid as the Axio Hardsleeve. Still, I was quite happy with it, so that's probably what I'll end up getting for my new unibody MacBook Pro. It's not exactly a hard sleeve, semi-hard I guess.
i just got my applesac this morning. it looks nice, but the sherpa fleece doesnt feel soft and actually feels like it could potentially scratch the computer.
aside from that, along the long axis of the case, where the burlap seam is, the material was folded over, inside the case with a lot of rouch stitching that surely feels it could scratch the thin sides of the mbp.
i think i will look for something super thin and soft that i can slip the mbp in before putting it insie this case.
hmm, not too happy.
aside from that, along the long axis of the case, where the burlap seam is, the material was folded over, inside the case with a lot of rouch stitching that surely feels it could scratch the thin sides of the mbp.
i think i will look for something super thin and soft that i can slip the mbp in before putting it insie this case.
hmm, not too happy.
I was just at the Apple store and I picked up the Incase padded sleeve. It fits my unibody MBP and I like it a lot so far.
InCase neoprene
I got the InCase neoprene sleeve for my 15" classic MBP. I like it, but wish it had a handle. Also, the fit is not optimal - about an inch at the top more than necessary, which I use to grab it, due to the lack of a handle or strap. It could also use a small compartment for the AC adapter. Anyway, it's a good one, but not optimal.
I got the InCase neoprene sleeve for my 15" classic MBP. I like it, but wish it had a handle. Also, the fit is not optimal - about an inch at the top more than necessary, which I use to grab it, due to the lack of a handle or strap. It could also use a small compartment for the AC adapter. Anyway, it's a good one, but not optimal.
Has anyone here (in the UK or otherwise) bought a sleeve from these guys:
http://wrappers.typepad.com/ipod/apple-macbook-pro-unibody-sleeves/
If you have, what are they like?
http://wrappers.typepad.com/ipod/apple-macbook-pro-unibody-sleeves/
If you have, what are they like?
I originally bought 2 for the two macbook airs that I had. Overall they are as advertised but in the case of the Air I'd say that the Incase neoprene sleeve is a better choice today. Overall I'd say if you're looking for extra protection I'd go with something else. I went with Waterfield sleeve for my Unibody MacBook Pro.
I've got a wrappers sleeve
Don't have much to compare it with though, never had a mac or a sleeve case before. I like the look of the booq vyper M3, but couldn't wait - ordered this before Xmas, but it took a while to arrive (probably Xmas rush orders as there were few specific Unibody sleeves around in December).
Quality is okay. Not much protection, but as another poster says, a sleeve is scratch protection - not drop protection!
The materials are good and the pillowcase design better than I expected. I thought it might be weird, but having no zips when you put it in a case with other products is handy.
Overall good value if you live in UK and postage costs aren't an issue. It has a handmade feel much as I'd expect an applesac to have, but its British so is obviously more stylish and just 'better' ;O)
Don't have much to compare it with though, never had a mac or a sleeve case before. I like the look of the booq vyper M3, but couldn't wait - ordered this before Xmas, but it took a while to arrive (probably Xmas rush orders as there were few specific Unibody sleeves around in December).
Quality is okay. Not much protection, but as another poster says, a sleeve is scratch protection - not drop protection!
The materials are good and the pillowcase design better than I expected. I thought it might be weird, but having no zips when you put it in a case with other products is handy.
Overall good value if you live in UK and postage costs aren't an issue. It has a handmade feel much as I'd expect an applesac to have, but its British so is obviously more stylish and just 'better' ;O)
Hey guy's, I used teh search to find this thread as I am in the market for a sleeve. I am split between the Second Skin and the Taipan skin. I think the Seconf Skin looks the best, but what do you guy's think?
It's for the new Unibody 15.4" Mac Book Pro. Is there a new Second Skin model for the new MB Pro?
It's for the new Unibody 15.4" Mac Book Pro. Is there a new Second Skin model for the new MB Pro?
I feel the same way... I went to the apple store looking for the Second Skin, but they don't have them in the store, just on the apple site. I was kind of disappointed since I wanted to see fitment in person...
I may have to look further into it? Does anyone have a Unobody MB Pro and the Second Skin sleeve?
Check this out
http://www.mac-case.com
I just ordered the leather combo. Does anyone have these? Best looking I have found.
http://www.mac-case.com
I just ordered the leather combo. Does anyone have these? Best looking I have found.