New Macbook Case Thread

[shenan1982]

So interesting how soooooo many people on here claim to have the Waterfield Suede Sleeve, and how amazing the fit is, yet I'm the ONLY one who has actually posted photos, and detailed ones (8 of them)... I'd love to see photos of others who claim to have the case and it's "amazing" "perfect" "snug" fit. LOL

Even waterfield customer service claims it's not a tight fit. I'm smelling something funky going on in here, and it smells like people talking out another place far from their mouth.

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You're suffering from a sanity lapse, or you've stopped reading before you post.

You've continued to spout. Post pictures, or your credibility is zero.

 

[newellj]

So interesting how soooooo many people on here claim to have the Waterfield Suede Sleeve, and how amazing the fit is, yet I'm the ONLY one who has actually posted photos, and detailed ones (8 of them)... I'd love to see photos of others who claim to have the case and it's "amazing" "perfect" "snug" fit. LOL

Even waterfield customer service claims it's not a tight fit. I'm smelling something funky going on in here, and it smells like people talking out another place far from their mouth.

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You've continued to spout. Post pictures, or your credibility is zero.

Talk about spouting, you? Here's your picture. Hey, by the way, buddy, your credibility is zero.

 

[shenan1982]

Talk about spouting, you? Here's your picture. Hey, by the way, buddy, your credibility is zero.

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So like I stated, you have a DIFFERENT case. Mine is verticle, and I can even see in the picture the lump from the foam strip on the left side of yours.

 

[xPad]

So the moral of the story is you DON'T have the case I have, after all that you admit you have the horizontal case. That's NOT the case I have and NOT the case pictured, but hey, blindly defend Waterfield. Sounds like an employee to me.

YES I DO. I have the horizontal version of that very sleeve.

Do you think they made "real" ones for the horizontal case, but just fake ones for the vertical cases?

Your evidence is an overhang, and a neoprene insert. Both of which have been in every suede laptop sleeve they've made.

So what actual evidence do you have?

Not saying it's the norm, in fact it's NOT the norm, as I've bought a suede sleeve from them for the last 5 or so laptops I've own. They've never half-baked anything, which is why I was so shocked when I got this one.

Then how have you failed to notice the neoprene insert in every one of them?

I guess they're a business and rely on customers like the other guy who wants to argue and blindly support them. The moment you blindly support a company without taking issue with something like this is the moment the company realizes they don't have to care, and does this.

You keep using words like "blindly", yet you ignore facts.

No, actually, you keep inventing facts, and stating them, repeatedly, in light of mounds of evidence to the contrary. Your "fact" is that Waterfield did something they most certainly did not: that they just inserted some foam into their 11" Air sleeves and sold them as 12" MacBook sleeves.

It's untrue. And you insult everyone who says otherwise, calling them blind, saying they don't own what they own, saying they must be Waterfield employees.

Go back and look at their page.

https://www.sfbags.com/blogs/news/18018140-its-here-get-your-hot-little-hands-on-the-new-12-macbook

"We have a wide selection of bags and cases specifically designed for the 12" MacBook."

And for the sleeve in question:

https://www.sfbags.com/collections/12-inch-macbook-sleeves-and-cases/products/macbook-suede-jacket-sleeve

"This Suede Jacket Sleeve prevents scratches and dings on your new 12-inch MacBook. Custom-sizing + stretch memory of the Ultrasuede® ensures a snug fit. The bottom has additional neoprene for additional protection."

With this diagram:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0281/2796/products/suedejacket-laptop-diagram_grande.jpg

They also didn't have any available to ship until the 17th of April. You know why?

Because they were still manufacturing them.

 

[Elise]

Talk about spouting, you? Here's your picture. Hey, by the way, buddy, your credibility is zero.

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That's a gorgeous case, how much was it?

 

[xPad]

So interesting how soooooo many people on here claim to have the Waterfield Suede Sleeve, and how amazing the fit is, yet I'm the ONLY one who has actually posted photos, and detailed ones (8 of them)... I'd love to see photos of others who claim to have the case and it's "amazing" "perfect" "snug" fit. LOL

Are you serious? After days and days of your ranting, without photos, you finally post some, so now everyone else who hasn't are just pretending to have one?

Even waterfield customer service claims it's not a tight fit. I'm smelling something funky going on in here, and it smells like people talking out another place far from their mouth.

From their website: "It doesn't get any thinner than this! This Suede Jacket Sleeve prevents scratches and dings on your new 12-inch MacBook. Custom-sizing + stretch memory of the Ultrasuede® ensures a snug fit"

They say it has a snug fit. Not a "tight" fit. There's a huge difference.

The irony here is that for your sleeve orientation, the fit would have been more snug if they had merely used an 11" Air version, because the 11" Air is shorter in that dimension!

 

[rahulr]

So like I stated, you have a DIFFERENT case. Mine is verticle, and I can even see in the picture the lump from the foam strip on the left side of yours.

It's been so much fun watching what this thread devolve into. Shenon, did you contact SFBags and ask them what's up? It seems like QC missed your case. I have a number of SFBag cases (not an employee, I swear) and they've always been really good about things. I have the briefcase, can't remember the name, but it fit the 15" rMBP really well. The leather on the bottom started coming off after three months, I sent it to them and they fixed it.

I also have the iPad sleeve, had the iPhone 4 case, and the iPad mini case. Not once have I seen their quality be as bad as what you have shown in your pics. They are a small, California company that cares about their customers.

In terms of cases, I ordered the Joli Originals sleeve in aqua and dark brown and am anxiously awaiting its arrival.

 

[hcole623]

For what it's worth I'm using the Acme Made Skinny Sleeve for the 11" MBA on my rMB and it works and looks great. It's not snug tight, but it isn't large enough to feel like it was made for another device.

Here are a few pics:

 

[xPad]

For what it's worth I'm using the Acme Made Skinny Sleeve for the 11" MBA on my rMB and it works and looks great. It's not snug tight, but it isn't large enough to feel like it was made for another device.

I tried out that Acme Made case at the Apple Store, and if I didn't already have my case needs covered, I would have bought one. It's a good, but not perfect, fit. Better than most generic cases for PCs, where they are just '13" Laptop', etc.

 

[shenan1982]

Are you serious? After days and days of your ranting, without photos, you finally post some, so now everyone else who hasn't are just pretending to have one?

I posted photos weeks ago when I got it. Today I just posted additional photos, FYI. May want to consider looking back a bit further.

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Shenon, did you contact SFBags and ask them what's up? It seems like QC missed your case. I have a number of SFBag cases (not an employee, I swear) and they've always been really good about things.

I also have the iPad sleeve, had the iPhone 4 case, and the iPad mini case. Not once have I seen their quality be as bad as what you have shown in your pics. They are a small, California company that cares about their customers.

I did contact them, and the first customer service rep I spoke with was arrogant, rude, and acted like they were doing me a favor by existing. I decided to give another rep a chance. They were super nice and helpful, and offered to send a replacement out. Not wanting the same thing, I asked if they could check and find out if it was by design, or what. They checked with a manager and said it's by design.

I've had their Suede Sleeves for many apple laptops (if those who don't believe me would like I can dig into the closet and bring them out for photos), and NEVER have any of them had the strip of foam. It's so pointless. It takes what (could) be a precise fit, and turns it into a lumpy mess that looks like garbage.

I sure hope this is an issue that resulted from me getting the case 3 days after the MB was released, and that I just got an early version before they actually had a laptop in hand. In the past I've had decent experience with SF Bags, but this just makes me not want to deal with them.

 

[xPad]

I posted photos weeks ago when I got it. Today I just posted additional photos, FYI. May want to consider looking back a bit further.

So, going to ignore all my other points?

I've had their Suede Sleeves for many apple laptops (if those who don't believe me would like I can dig into the closet and bring them out for photos), and NEVER have any of them had the strip of foam. It's so pointless. It takes what (could) be a precise fit, and turns it into a lumpy mess that looks like garbage.

I've had many of their sleeves. The ones for MacBooks all had foam, and they even point this out in the product description. I also have had them for iPads, and none of them had foam.

I sure hope this is an issue that resulted from me getting the case 3 days after the MB was released, and that I just got an early version before they actually had a laptop in hand. In the past I've had decent experience with SF Bags, but this just makes me not want to deal with them.

Nope, they didn't ship until the 17th, and that batch was an entirely new product. This is how Waterfield always operates. New Macs, new cases, with ship dates as the new products come in.

The 11" sleeve, in the orientation you ordered, would be too tight to fit the 12" MacBook. It most definitely wouldn't be loose, like you are claiming, unless the 11" Air was absurdly loose.

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I've had their Suede Sleeves for many apple laptops (if those who don't believe me would like I can dig into the closet and bring them out for photos), and NEVER have any of them had the strip of foam. It's so pointless. It takes what (could) be a precise fit, and turns it into a lumpy mess that looks like garbage.

PLEASE DIG THEM OUT! You'll be shocked, shocked! to find that Waterfield has been doing this for years now! Perhaps they were re-using old Dell sleeves for their MacBooks all these years!!!


http://gadgetmac.com/reviews/2011/1/23/waterfield-designs-suede-jacket-sleeve-for-macbook-air.html

Note, this is from 2011, and is regarding the MacBook Air! It has the padding and also an overhang!

This is four years ago. [edit: <-- I can't math]

You've been ranting about nothing.

 

[tsoelberg]

Do you have Prime? Let us know if it fits

I second this request, but might still hold off until a dedicated sleeve for rMB is released. I might inquire Booq in a month or so to see what's going on with it.

I've been hanging onto sleeves for as long as I can remember, so when I ordered my 12" MacBook I was sort of excited to try a couple of 11" cases I held onto—namely, the Booq Viper Sleeve, and the Incase Pathway Slip Sleeve. Fortunately, both are large enough to contain the 12" entirely.

I'll post detailed photos of each when I get out of the office for those interested.

 

[shenan1982]

So, going to ignore all my other points?



I've had many of their sleeves. The ones for MacBooks all had foam, and they even point this out in the product description. I also have had them for iPads, and none of them had foam.


Nope, they didn't ship until the 17th, and that batch was an entirely new product. This is how Waterfield always operates. New Macs, new cases, with ship dates as the new products come in.

The 11" sleeve, in the orientation you ordered, would be too tight to fit the 12" MacBook. It most definitely wouldn't be loose, like you are claiming, unless the 11" Air was absurdly loose.

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PLEASE DIG THEM OUT! You'll be shocked, shocked! to find that Waterfield has been doing this for years now! Perhaps they were re-using old Dell sleeves for their MacBooks all these years!!!


http://gadgetmac.com/reviews/2011/1/23/waterfield-designs-suede-jacket-sleeve-for-macbook-air.html

Note, this is from 2011, and is regarding the MacBook Air! It has the padding and also an overhang!

This is four years ago. [edit: <-- I can't math]

You've been ranting about nothing.

Will post a pic of my 11" Macbook air sleeve that's IDENTICAL to the new 12" air sleeve EXCEPT without the foam garbage when I get home.

 

[xPad]

Will post a pic of my 11" Macbook air sleeve that's IDENTICAL to the new 12" air sleeve EXCEPT without the foam garbage when I get home.

Did you even follow that link?

The show the same foam insert and the same overhang... From four years ago. Two things you said means this was just the 11" Air case modded.

I look forward to you finding your old case, with the foam insert. I also look forward to you measuring the dimensions and finding them different.

 

[ZipZap]

Tired of these games.... here are some photos I just took:

Pic A - I flipped the case inside out so you can see exactly what they've done. The 11" macbook Air fits inside it when inside out. Since all the dimensions of the air are very close, what they did was glue a thin strip of foam inside the bottom, to give the case the appearance that it was designed to fit the Macbook 12" ... without the bumper in there, the 12" macbook would slide noticeably deep, and they couldn't get away with selling this case as a 12" Macbook case (see photo D)

Pic B - Close up showing what's holding the silly strip of foam inside the case. A thin strip of glue\double sided tape. How half-baked! I could pull the foam off. Obviously it's not going to last, even if you were ok with this garbage of a product.

Pic C - The foam strip next to the profile of the macbook. Do you REALLY think they had a macbook if they put a strip this thick into the case? No way. So when it's not flipped inside out and it's being used as designed, one side of the case has this big lump in it, that's thicker than the laptop and looks dreadful.

Pic D - I wanted to illustrate how this case was NOT designed for the Macbook 12", and just how oversized it is (perfect for a Macbook Air 11" as it was designed). Without the "bumper" of the strip of gaudy foam in it, the laptop would sink all the way into the case, making it obvious the case wasn't designed for this laptop.

As you can clearly see they took a 11" Air case, glued a strip of foam into it, and are marketing and selling it as a custom designed Macbook 12" case. Why people in this thread are sticking up for these guys is beyond me. YES, they have good customer service. YES they are nice people, and YES, some of their products are nice... but does that win them the ability to sucker people into thinking they're getting a case custom-fit to their laptop? NO NO NO!

I've had many laptops and have always bought Waterfield\SFBags Suede sleeves, and have always been happy because they're perfect fits... the laptop slides in, and it's a glove for it. It doesn't provide any real protection except from dust, but that's okay.

I hope this will finally provide the "evidence" someone on here has been asking for that this sleeve was NOT designed for the 12" Macbook. If it were designed for the Macbook, it wouldn't have a chunk of rubber in it to make it fit, it'd be cut to fit the macbook just like every other sleeve they make. My guess is in the future they'll eventually update the design, but this was the half-baked solution they thought of to capture sales since many makers haven't come out with sleeves yet. Pretty shady way to run a business if you ask me. Turned me off from EVER buying ANYTHING from SFBAGS again in the future.

Games??? These are the worst pictures I have seen. You made no point.

 

[ZipZap]

I posted photos weeks ago when I got it. Today I just posted additional photos, FYI. May want to consider looking back a bit further.

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I did contact them, and the first customer service rep I spoke with was arrogant, rude, and acted like they were doing me a favor by existing. I decided to give another rep a chance. They were super nice and helpful, and offered to send a replacement out. Not wanting the same thing, I asked if they could check and find out if it was by design, or what. They checked with a manager and said it's by design.

I've had their Suede Sleeves for many apple laptops (if those who don't believe me would like I can dig into the closet and bring them out for photos), and NEVER have any of them had the strip of foam. It's so pointless. It takes what (could) be a precise fit, and turns it into a lumpy mess that looks like garbage.

I sure hope this is an issue that resulted from me getting the case 3 days after the MB was released, and that I just got an early version before they actually had a laptop in hand. In the past I've had decent experience with SF Bags, but this just makes me not want to deal with them.

If your postings here are any indication, I am sure your phone manner was as pleasant.

 

[shenan1982]

If your postings here are any indication, I am sure your phone manner was as pleasant.

I'm so intrigued by your unrelenting defense of Waterfield, it almost feels like you're affiliated with them in some way.

Have you seen the 11 photos I posted of my case they sent me? What about it is attractive? It's not a tight fit. It has a thick chunk of foam carelessly glued\double-sided-taped to the inside. It's irregularly shaped. It's just baffling that someone would support that sort of product without wavering in the fact that Waterfield may have a good track record, but clearly they missed the ball, if not with this product in general, at least in the production of my very early version of the Macbook 12" Suede Sleeve?

When someone is so defensive of a product where pictures support how poor of a product it is? I love Speck cases... but when Speck came out with the ill-fitting early model of the Candyshell Grip for the iPhone 6, I would never have thought of telling those who complained that they were irrational.

The whole point of this thread is to express opinions, and my opinion of the version of Suade Sleeve "for the Macbook 12" that Waterfield sent me was utter junk, and I provided supporting pictures. If jumping all over me and telling me I'm nuts makes you feel better, you ought to do some self-reflection.

 

[Superfuture48]

Will post a pic of my 11" Macbook air sleeve that's IDENTICAL to the new 12" air sleeve EXCEPT without the foam garbage when I get home.

Did you even follow that link?

The show the same foam insert and the same overhang... From four years ago. Two things you said means this was just the 11" Air case modded.

I look forward to you finding your old case, with the foam insert. I also look forward to you measuring the dimensions and finding them different.

So what is the result of the measurements? I'm curious as well since I bought the vertical version.

 

[xPad]

I'm so intrigued by your unrelenting defense of Waterfield, it almost feels like you're affiliated with them in some way.

I trust you made it home alright, and have been able to check your past cases and see how they all have the same attributes that you have maliciously misinterpreted as deception.

We aren't affiliated with Waterfield. Do you really think there's a group of Waterfield employees, going around MacRumors undercover and arguing with a single rude person?

The whole point of this thread is to express opinions, and my opinion of the version of Suade Sleeve "for the Macbook 12" that Waterfield sent me was utter junk, and I provided supporting pictures. If jumping all over me and telling me I'm nuts makes you feel better, you ought to do some self-reflection.

No one is arguing with your "opinion". If you think it's junk, that's your opinion.

It's your crazy theory about it being a modded 11" Air sleeve, and everyone who is disagreeing with that is an agent of Waterfield, that we are disputing.

You've been extremely rude, and have ignored proof that your arguments are false. They've had the foam insert and overhang since at least as far back as 2011 (from a simple Google search).

Not to mention the simple fact that if your sleeve is too loose for your liking with a 12" MacBook, it would be even looser with an 11" MacBook Air!

So, how does it then follow that this is supposed to be an 11" sleeve re-packaged?

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Here we go, from October 2008 via the Internet Archive.

"It doesn't get any thinner than this! The Suede Jacket Sleeve helps prevent scratches and dings on your Mac and the custom-sizing plus stretch memory of the Ultrasuede™ insures a snug fit. An imbedded layer of neoprene inside the bottom of the case protects your laptop where it needs it most when you set it down. A finger loop on either side helps you easily slip the sleeve over your laptop. This elegant, low-profile sleeve slips easily into a briefcase, messenger bag or backpack and helps protect your laptop from the minor bumps and bruises of daily use. Custom sizes for each of the new Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro models."

And look at the photos. The opening overhangs the MacBook.

This is how these sleeves have been since the very beginning.

 

[masotime]

Not entirely sure what's going on with the flames in this thread, but I'm interested in any opinions on getting this?

https://www.sfbags.com/collections/sleeves/products/custom-fit-macbook-laptop-sleevecase

I already have a number of bags, so I don't one another full bag but something I can put into a bag if needed, hence the sleeve. Is this a good choice, or are there alternatives I might want to consider?

I know there's a waxed canvas variation, but it seems waxed canvas is more for style rather than durability (ballistic nylon)

 

[kingofwale]

For what it's worth I'm using the Acme Made Skinny Sleeve for the 11" MBA on my rMB and it works and looks great. It's not snug tight, but it isn't large enough to feel like it was made for another device.

Here are a few pics:
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bought the same one, but space grey with orange band, good choice, love it so far

 

[squirrrl]

Not entirely sure what's going on with the flames in this thread, but I'm interested in any opinions on getting this?

https://www.sfbags.com/collections/sleeves/products/custom-fit-macbook-laptop-sleevecase

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I already have a number of bags, so I don't one another full bag but something I can put into a bag if needed, hence the sleeve. Is this a good choice, or are there alternatives I might want to consider?

I know there's a waxed canvas variation, but it seems waxed canvas is more for style rather than durability (ballistic nylon)

You might want to send a PM to newellj. He has this case and I think he returned his rMB so you might be able to get it from him or at least get his opinion on it. he posted in this thread on this same page so just keep scrolling up until you see a picture of this case.

 

[mattopotamus]

Not entirely sure what's going on with the flames in this thread, but I'm interested in any opinions on getting this?

https://www.sfbags.com/collections/sleeves/products/custom-fit-macbook-laptop-sleevecase

Image

I already have a number of bags, so I don't one another full bag but something I can put into a bag if needed, hence the sleeve. Is this a good choice, or are there alternatives I might want to consider?

I know there's a waxed canvas variation, but it seems waxed canvas is more for style rather than durability (ballistic nylon)

I have the bolt bag in black, which has the ballastic texture. I absolutely love it. I'm probably going to order that case with the grizzly leather to match my bag. I also have the outback case which is extremely high quality and nice.

They make the best sleeves/bags I have seen/owned. I have tried most out there.

 

[ZipZap]

I'm so intrigued by your unrelenting defense of Waterfield, it almost feels like you're affiliated with them in some way.

Have you seen the 11 photos I posted of my case they sent me? What about it is attractive? It's not a tight fit. It has a thick chunk of foam carelessly glued\double-sided-taped to the inside. It's irregularly shaped. It's just baffling that someone would support that sort of product without wavering in the fact that Waterfield may have a good track record, but clearly they missed the ball, if not with this product in general, at least in the production of my very early version of the Macbook 12" Suede Sleeve?

When someone is so defensive of a product where pictures support how poor of a product it is? I love Speck cases... but when Speck came out with the ill-fitting early model of the Candyshell Grip for the iPhone 6, I would never have thought of telling those who complained that they were irrational.

The whole point of this thread is to express opinions, and my opinion of the version of Suade Sleeve "for the Macbook 12" that Waterfield sent me was utter junk, and I provided supporting pictures. If jumping all over me and telling me I'm nuts makes you feel better, you ought to do some self-reflection.

You're mistaken. I don't care for the Waterfield cases and don't own one. No one is defensive. People find your critical thinking flawed.

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Not entirely sure what's going on with the flames in this thread, but I'm interested in any opinions on getting this?

https://www.sfbags.com/collections/sleeves/products/custom-fit-macbook-laptop-sleevecase

Image

I already have a number of bags, so I don't one another full bag but something I can put into a bag if needed, hence the sleeve. Is this a good choice, or are there alternatives I might want to consider?

I know there's a waxed canvas variation, but it seems waxed canvas is more for style rather than durability (ballistic nylon)

Looks Nice. $65+ seems like a lot. The InCase Sling Sleeve 11" is 1/2 the price:

Click Me

 

[mattopotamus]

You're mistaken. I don't care for the Waterfield cases and don't own one. No one is defensive. People find your critical thinking flawed.

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Looks Nice. $65+ seems like a lot. The InCase Sling Sleeve 11" is 1/2 the price:

Click Me

Nice, but a very different product.