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The MacBook Air "Bags, Sleeves & Cases" thread
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Does anyone have one of these? It looks pretty nice for the price. Link: http://www.amazon.com/GMYLE-Premium...592125&sr=8-5&keywords=macbook+air+11+leather
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I bought this simple case of my 11" MBA. when I bought it it was only $10.17, it's since gone up to $17.98
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NY9UV4/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item
Lou
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NY9UV4/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item
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The magnets are in the top flap, metal imbedded in the sleeve keeps magnets from direct contact to the MacBook Air. You are correct these are very weak magnets that are not strong enough to damage components.
So far, so good, I'll follow up in 3 years after my warranty expires to follow up.
...as I accidentally bumped my "Magnetic" power cord attached to my MacBook Air LOL
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This fine made German work of art is an awesome bag!
Love it!
I got this for my 13" MBA, and I love it. It's sturdy and rigid enough to offer some protection, but very thin, so does not add bulk. The MBA fits very snugly, and I can put it in a tote or other bag to carry around, and not worry about scratches, dings, etc. Very well made with a very soft interior. No zippers or metal to scratch. Closes with velcro that seems to be strong enough to last for some time.
I am looking for some advice that I'm hoping someone in a similar position can offer:
My current Air is my first Air (previously had MBPs), but despite having it for months, I still haven't decided on a sleeve for it yet. My main issue is concerns with the sleeve's ability to protect the Air from denting, but without adding significant bulk/weight, and thus making one of the advantages of the Air moot. Although dents would bother me on a personal level, I do plan on selling this in 2 years time, so the physical condition of the laptop is important to me in that respect.
I've used Waterfield sleeves in the past, and I loved them, but they did add noticeable bulk/weight to the computer, which wasn't a big deal I suppose for those laptops. Are my concerns over denting unwarranted? Should I just bite the bullet and get a more protective case? If it helps, while I don't baby my laptop when it's traveling in bags, I also don't mistreat them either. I also understand that certain accidents would cause enough force to physically damage the laptop almost regardless of what type of sleeve I use, and I'm not concerned about those scenarios. Thanks for any input.
My current Air is my first Air (previously had MBPs), but despite having it for months, I still haven't decided on a sleeve for it yet. My main issue is concerns with the sleeve's ability to protect the Air from denting, but without adding significant bulk/weight, and thus making one of the advantages of the Air moot. Although dents would bother me on a personal level, I do plan on selling this in 2 years time, so the physical condition of the laptop is important to me in that respect.
I've used Waterfield sleeves in the past, and I loved them, but they did add noticeable bulk/weight to the computer, which wasn't a big deal I suppose for those laptops. Are my concerns over denting unwarranted? Should I just bite the bullet and get a more protective case? If it helps, while I don't baby my laptop when it's traveling in bags, I also don't mistreat them either. I also understand that certain accidents would cause enough force to physically damage the laptop almost regardless of what type of sleeve I use, and I'm not concerned about those scenarios. Thanks for any input.
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Booq Sale
Heads up for anyone looking to buy a Booq bag. They have a promo code right now "Ultra13" that allows you to get a free iPhone or iPad case with your order. I noticed it when I added my bag to the cart.
I just ordered the Viper Courier Grey ($99.95) and the Coffee-Cream Leather Boqpad ($99.95) for a total of $99.95. The code took off the entire price of the Booqpad. Awesome deal. You could even resell the iPad case if you dont want it or own one and essentially get the MBA bag free.
Heads up for anyone looking to buy a Booq bag. They have a promo code right now "Ultra13" that allows you to get a free iPhone or iPad case with your order. I noticed it when I added my bag to the cart.
I just ordered the Viper Courier Grey ($99.95) and the Coffee-Cream Leather Boqpad ($99.95) for a total of $99.95. The code took off the entire price of the Booqpad. Awesome deal. You could even resell the iPad case if you dont want it or own one and essentially get the MBA bag free.
I was looking for a vertical messenger bag type case that didn't add a lot of bulk and weight to my 11" MBA and got this a week ago. Its not very obvious on the watterfield site but I'm real happy with this:
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases-mac.php
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases-mac.php
Hello everyone, does anyone know if the CaseCrown Neoprene Sleeve fit the 13" MBA with a Moshi iGlaze case? The Incase Neoprene Sleeve that i bought last week came in today, but it fit a little tight with the Moshi case on so i'm looking to return back and try CaseCrown sleeve next. So if anyone has the CaseCrown sleeve with the Moshi case, please let me know! Thanks in advance!
What's the difference between the Booq Case and the Booq Hardcase? They look almost exactly the same in photos.
After a lot of deliberating, I have ordered a sleeve from Picaso Lab for my 11" MBA:
http://picasolab.com/store/index.php/macbook-air/full-macbook-air-11-black-red.html
They are pricey, but look amazing and i like 'thin-form' cases and sleeves for my gadgets! Does anyone have or had one of these?
http://picasolab.com/store/index.php/macbook-air/full-macbook-air-11-black-red.html
They are pricey, but look amazing and i like 'thin-form' cases and sleeves for my gadgets! Does anyone have or had one of these?
The MacBook Air bags sleeve & cases thread
I bought the Sena folio case in black leather from Macfixit when it was on special ($50 off), recently. Very pleased with it , already had backpack to transport the Air, just wanted a cover to protect it, which this case does and looks very nice as well.
I bought the Sena folio case in black leather from Macfixit when it was on special ($50 off), recently. Very pleased with it , already had backpack to transport the Air, just wanted a cover to protect it, which this case does and looks very nice as well.
I have a few them and I love them. I mentioned them a few pages back. I picked mine up from etsy, didnt realize he had his own site now.
Nope, theres enough space between the computer and the case that it does not heat up
Im the new owner of my first mac air 13 inch and im very happy with it. Yesterday I ordered the Knomo Tokyo 15 inch Brief. You would think why 15 inch?? Because the bags look so nice and every day when ill go to school I take 2 bottles water, bread, mac air, books, adapter so I need some space. But its a expensive bag 120.
But I was looking today around for maybe a better bag and a little cheaper and i came out on this one http://www.targus.com/uk/product_details.asp?sku=TBT236EU .
What do you guys think that the knomo is to big for my mac air? I doubt that my mac air will have to much space to move..
(Sorry for my english..)
But I was looking today around for maybe a better bag and a little cheaper
and i came out on this one http://www.targus.com/uk/product_details.asp?sku=TBT236EU . What do you guys think that the knomo is to big for my mac air? I doubt that my mac air will have to much space to move..
(Sorry for my english..)
This is what I recently bought on amazon: Duzign Rover Messenger Bag (Light Brown) for 11 Inch MacBook Air + Pocket for Apple iPad and have been quite pleased!!
http://worthybackpacks.com/
http://worthybackpacks.com/
I use a Timbuk2 Command messenger bag, and swap between carrying my 15" MBP or 13" MBA. So much nicer than the Swiss Gear backpack I toted around for years.