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The MacBook Air "Bags, Sleeves & Cases" thread
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My two cents: waterfield make great cases for the MBA. They actually fit properly to the thin shape unlike most of them (including the one I own!) and look pretty classy.
Lots of leather options if thats what you're keen on.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/macbookair-cases/macbookair-cases.php
Lots of leather options if thats what you're keen on.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/macbookair-cases/macbookair-cases.php
I'm a big fan of the Twelve South company and their BookBook (real leather cases designed to look like an ancient leather bound book) iPad, MBA and MBP cases.
Personally, this is what I use; I love the elegance, the style, the fact that my iPad and MBA are both well protected, and greatly admire the high quality products made by Twelve South (in fact, I only learned of the company on this forum, I had never heard of them before that).
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You know, it is possible to make that very point - quite precisely - without resorting to crude language.
As it happens, in general, I agree with you re a certain expressed intolerance towards questions that may well have been asked half a dozen to a million times before, and I agree that you (and other newbies - we were all newbies once upon a distant time) should feel free to ask questions, and be uninhibited in doing so, but there are other words which can be used to describe the actions of someone who is maybe - or comes across as - a bit intolerant,.....perhaps a little ungenerous with their time......less than fulsome in their welcome to newcomers........
Personally, this is what I use; I love the elegance, the style, the fact that my iPad and MBA are both well protected, and greatly admire the high quality products made by Twelve South (in fact, I only learned of the company on this forum, I had never heard of them before that).
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You know, it is possible to make that very point - quite precisely - without resorting to crude language.
As it happens, in general, I agree with you re a certain expressed intolerance towards questions that may well have been asked half a dozen to a million times before, and I agree that you (and other newbies - we were all newbies once upon a distant time) should feel free to ask questions, and be uninhibited in doing so, but there are other words which can be used to describe the actions of someone who is maybe - or comes across as - a bit intolerant,.....perhaps a little ungenerous with their time......less than fulsome in their welcome to newcomers........
Thanks for the replies guys, I appreciate it. I'm gonna look into your recommendations, and also read the official thread about it. I'm just used to people wanting a new thread for each individual issue on forums, no intentions to disrespect the norms here.
I cannot recommend this company enough:
http://mintcases.com/products-page/
I have the 13" in Brown - it is high quality, great fit, light and matches my Bridge Briefcase and can be used to rest your Macbook Air on as you mentioned in your post.
http://mintcases.com/products-page/
I have the 13" in Brown - it is high quality, great fit, light and matches my Bridge Briefcase and can be used to rest your Macbook Air on as you mentioned in your post.
Please explain what has changed about MBAs that would render the existing thread irrelevant?
Did their width change? No.
Did their length change? No.
Did their thickness change? No.
I'll second that - the quality made by Saddleback is superb and it crafts/makes/produces some great products. Actually, this is another terrific company I only learnt of through this forum - indeed, this forum is a wonderful way to learn about superb US companies.
Anyway, recently, I bought one of their bags and it is an incredibly well made - an awesomely well made piece of leather. Be warned; their stuff is not cheap, but it is superlatively well made.
Does this mean they're gonna get rid of all the extra I5 vs I7, and LG vs Samsung threads.
Won't happen.
I use my Air on my lap, bed a lot so I know.
A "lap-pad" needs to be flat and rigid. Never mind cooling but if at any given time the 4 rubber feet are not in contact with the pad, it will slide all around and given the Air's lightweight this doesn't seem acceptable to me.
If somehow u can find a hard case that has an outer rubbery texture, OK, but I haven't seen one.
Nowhere in my original response was there anything about the MBA changing.
Cases available when that thread was thriving may no longer be available. Also, new cases may be recently released that were not available when the thread was thriving.
better?
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I made an account just to offer my input to you guys that always try to end new threads and questions because they have apparently been answered previously. Look, I am a hardcore Windows/ Android user, I have grown to hate Windows however because of windows 8 and I am looking to purchase a Macbook Air within two weeks. I have been lurking for at least one month gathering information and answering my doubts and questions with the answers this community has provided. You guys have truly been helpful and I love reading other peoples questions. I do my research. With that said, it is aggravating when some of you tend to detract from the thread starters question.
On more than one occasion a question relevant to my needs has been detoured to another thread that is much less relevant to the specifics that the original poster asked, which left me with no more knowledge than I did before. It takes a lot of courage to switch operating systems, ESPECIALLY two of them and it is nice to find questions and answers that match your specific issues. If my experiences with Mac are good I am planning on buying my first iPhone after 4 years of android. Sorry that was so long, it was shorter in my head.
As for the question, I was looking at buying this one, it is very elegent. http://www.hardgraft.com/collections/11-macbook-air/products/x-macbook-smoke
2008 Mac Air
12.8 in (325 mm) wide × 8.94 in (227 mm) deep × 0.16 in (4 mm) to 0.76 in (19 mm) high (13")
2010 - mid 2013 Mac air
12.8 in (325 mm) wide × 8.94 in (227 mm) deep × 0.11 in (3 mm) to 0.68 in (17 mm) high (13")
Since the other thread started in 2011, the 2008 dimensions are irrelevant.
Nobody bought sleeve's/cases for their 2008 mac air in 2011 ?
The spec changes are relevant depending on the specific case/sleeve manufacturer's design specs.
OP, although it isn't leather, I purchased a CaseCrown Book Cover for MBA 13. According to the reviews and personal experience, it doesn't feel cheap at all. It also has a palm rest. The downside is (and this might be a no go for you for this reason) with heavy use, you might get some heating/ventilation blocking. But for light use, it holds up well.
Hope that helps!
Hey everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster.
I'm loving my new MacBook Air 11, and I'm about to take it to school this coming semester. I want a snap on case to protect it. (I already have a nice bag to carry it in thanks to Booq.) I ordered the cheap iPearl case on Amazon and wasn't thrilled -- it squeaked, was a fingerprint magnet (my mistake for going black, probably), and just didn't feel right to me.
The Moshi iGlaze case seems ridiculously overpriced, but as far as I can tell it also seems to have universally good reviews -- including from people who have tried the cheaper options. Can anyone add their two cents? Is there a significant difference in quality between the Moshi and others? Has everyone who's gotten it been satisfied with their investment?
My plan is to definitely go translucent this time. I also intended on buying it from Moshi's official site, but are there better options?
Thanks!
I'm loving my new MacBook Air 11, and I'm about to take it to school this coming semester. I want a snap on case to protect it. (I already have a nice bag to carry it in thanks to Booq.) I ordered the cheap iPearl case on Amazon and wasn't thrilled -- it squeaked, was a fingerprint magnet (my mistake for going black, probably), and just didn't feel right to me.
The Moshi iGlaze case seems ridiculously overpriced, but as far as I can tell it also seems to have universally good reviews -- including from people who have tried the cheaper options. Can anyone add their two cents? Is there a significant difference in quality between the Moshi and others? Has everyone who's gotten it been satisfied with their investment?
My plan is to definitely go translucent this time. I also intended on buying it from Moshi's official site, but are there better options?
Thanks!
I usually am a Zagg skin user with all of my Mac portables, but this time I went with the Moshi iGlaze "translucent" for my 13" 2013 MBA (yes, it has a hole drilled for the 2nd mic). I've never been a fan of snap-on's like Speck but this Moshi is of extreme quality. The fit is amazingly tight and I really can't tell there is anything at all on the Air (I really like the look of a naked Air). No issues with creaking, or with the top piece bending or separating when opening the lid...it also does not at all limit how far back the display can open. Very light, excellent non-slip tactile feel, not a fingerprint magnet, impressively scratch-resistant . It IS expensive at $60.00, but I purchased mine on Amazon with free Prime shipping and no tax. Best protective cover I've purchased.
Outstanding, well made product that i highly recommend.
Outstanding, well made product that i highly recommend.
Are there any hard cases that don't cover the new second microphone?
Also, I briefly had an InCase Hammered Hardshell that did NOT fit the June 2013 13", so I returned the case. It was slightly different for the top case and did not fit, leading me to believe the top case of the 2013 13" has indeed changed.
Also, I briefly had an InCase Hammered Hardshell that did NOT fit the June 2013 13", so I returned the case. It was slightly different for the top case and did not fit, leading me to believe the top case of the 2013 13" has indeed changed.
I just purchased the new Moshi iGlaze for my 2013 13" MBA and it indeed has the hole for the 2nd mic...it is rather expensive at $60.00, but it is the best snap-on case on the market today IMO.