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Please, please, please recommend a notebook case for my new MBP, please?

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basqarl

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Oct 8, 2007
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Need to get a sleeve and/or notebook case for my new MBP. I see a lot of possibilities online, but I don't know which one(s) are most durable, protective and easily carried.
 
I just recieved the Incase Vertical Sling Canvas from the apple store today and I LOVE it! It fits alot without being bulky, it's stilish and looks awsome, and it's very comfortable!

Can pack mine with a MBP 15", mighty mouse, extra battery, a few notepads and the power inverter and it still feels so nice to wear..

The compuer-compartament is coated with fake-fur, such a nice touch..

I know I sound like I'm doing advertising but this is the best computer bag I've ever seen..

http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/canvas-vertical-sling-cl55036

reserved against bad spelling, I'ts friday and I'm drunk..
 
basqarl said:
Oops. Should I have targeted my question more specifically toward the details of a 17" MBP or are cases - cases regardless of the type of notebook you have? (In other words, are certain cases better for certain types of notebooks?)
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There are some cases that are custom-fitted for the 17 inch macbook pro.

For example:

http://www.radtech.us/Products/GloveCase.aspx

That case has several custom fitting sizes depending on the size of your notebook. If you already have a briefcase and just want something to protect your laptop inside your already existent bag then this is a good choice.
 
I went for the Crumpler Boomer for my MacBook -

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If I'm travelling and need more room I use the Tech Air Sports Messenger -

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elberggreno said:
I just recieved the Incase Vertical Sling Canvas from the apple store today and I LOVE it! It fits alot without being bulky, it's stilish and looks awsome, and it's very comfortable!

Can pack mine with a MBP 15", mighty mouse, extra battery, a few notepads and the power inverter and it still feels so nice to wear..

The compuer-compartament is coated with fake-fur, such a nice touch..

I know I sound like I'm doing advertising but this is the best computer bag I've ever seen..

http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/canvas-vertical-sling-cl55036

reserved against bad spelling, I'ts friday and I'm drunk..
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I'm looking for something like this for my 17" MBP. If i dont find anything i think i might get the STM Brink. What do you guys think of that bag?
 
elberggreno said:
I just recieved the Incase Vertical Sling Canvas from the apple store today and I LOVE it! It fits alot without being bulky, it's stilish and looks awsome, and it's very comfortable!

Can pack mine with a MBP 15", mighty mouse, extra battery, a few notepads and the power inverter and it still feels so nice to wear..

The compuer-compartament is coated with fake-fur, such a nice touch..

I know I sound like I'm doing advertising but this is the best computer bag I've ever seen..

http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/canvas-vertical-sling-cl55036

reserved against bad spelling, I'ts friday and I'm drunk..
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Actually after carefully considering, I just canceled my Jack Spade bag and ordered the incase one :D

OrangesOfCourse said:
I'm looking for something like this for my 17" MBP. If i dont find anything i think i might get the STM Brink. What do you guys think of that bag?
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If you like STM Brink you might want to check out Jack Spade actually but its pricey.
 
Best case for MBP is the ZeroShock III. I dropped my MBP and I had my case on it and it had no dents, marks, or anything!! Perfect. It uses memory foam and it is straight outta Japan.
 
noodle654 said:
Best case for MBP is the ZeroShock III. I dropped my MBP and I had my case on it and it had no dents, marks, or anything!! Perfect. It uses memory foam and it is straight outta Japan.
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its more of a sleeve really, its designed to go into another bag to give even more protection. I just ordered one of those myself :D
I'm also waiting for that incase bag too.
 
I bought the Incase Nylon Sleeve with Handles which is just big enough for the MBP, and it has space for power brick and a few essentials (like mouse and a few sheets of paper). I really like it because it can be a lightweight bag to carry around the laptop and it can also be a protective bag which can fit inside my backpack for when I need more space.
 
They should make a "Mac and Macbook Accessories" Forum with Lists and links of good bags, cases, stands, etc... sorry for being a bit off topic :)
 
elberggreno said:
I just recieved the Incase Vertical Sling Canvas from the apple store today and I LOVE it! It fits alot without being bulky, it's stilish and looks awsome, and it's very comfortable!

Can pack mine with a MBP 15", mighty mouse, extra battery, a few notepads and the power inverter and it still feels so nice to wear..

The compuer-compartament is coated with fake-fur, such a nice touch..

I know I sound like I'm doing advertising but this is the best computer bag I've ever seen..

http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/canvas-vertical-sling-cl55036

reserved against bad spelling, I'ts friday and I'm drunk..
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Just wondering if anyones who has a MBP ever used the incase bag with a ZeroShock III sleeve? Does it fit? lol
 
I was stressing over this...

and got the Brenthaven Prolite II. I am very satisfied. I can carry all my cords; ethernet, cross-over ethernet, firewire, usb, 1/8 stereo adaptors, earbuds, plus video adaptors. I also carry my bluetooth mighty mouse, my 500GB WD Mybook (until my 320 2.5 sata comes through), with room to spare.

It's a bit heavy, but I love having what I need when I need it.
 
Speck cases are very nice too. I don't have an MBP but I saw it and the person who had it said he likes it. Plus, it looks way cool.
 
nihilisticmonk said:
Gotta be Vaja Cases every time.

http://www.vajacases.com/images/notebook/apple/macBook_15_bag/macbook_15.html

You can customize the color of the bag to suit yourself. Loads of different combos are possible.

They do bigger 15" bags as well.
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Really beautiful case and solid construction but it looks neither practical - it appears to ONLY fit a laptop - nor protective - it seems that a drop would offer no shock absorption or cushioning. I still want one...but only to look at! :cool:

I remember falling for Vaja's distinctive iPod cases when they were first introduced a few years back but their stuff is just an excess of style with not enough practicality.
 
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