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Who makes genuine leather sleeves for the MacBook?

EugW

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The Apple leather sleeve for the 12" MacBook looks awesome, but there's no way I'm paying CAD$200 for a frickin' sleeve.

Anyone else make a decent real leather sleeve? Otherwise I'd just buy a PU sleeve for $25.
 
I used to know a brand called Yoobao, they make very good quality genuine leather case for iPad, I had one for almost 3 years, still very good in condition. But now it seems that Yoobao doesn't make the case any more. They make power bank now.
 
Hey thanks, these both are awesome options.
Huffboys1 said:
https://www.sfbags.com/collections/macbook-cases/products/macbook-sleevecase#tab=Reviews

Not sure if something like this is what you are looking for.

I use one of their messenger bags and absolutely love it. The design and quality are top notch.
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This exact one is great, esp. with the piggyback case option. I've often said someone should make something with a separate bag that attaches to the same strap, and these guys did it.

I don't like packing too much into the side pouches as they can dent the Mac, but having a loose fitting separate bag makes it better.

chabig said:
There are lots of leather cases at Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/market/macbook_leather_sleeve
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Lots of reasonable priced simple sleeves.

Unless some other options show I'll probably get from one of these (Etsy or Waterfield).
 
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EugW said:
Hey thanks, these both are awesome options.

This exact one is great, esp. with the piggyback case option. I've often said someone should make something with a separate bag that attaches to the same strap, and these guys did it.

I don't like packing too much into the side pouches as they can dent the Mac, but having a loose fitting separate bag makes it better.


Lots of reasonable priced simple sleeves.

Unless some other options show I'll probably get from one of these (Etsy or Waterfield).
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I had never heard of waterfield designs until I started researching messenger bags....I read a bunch of different reviews and every one was positive. I broke down and bought one. It exceeded my expectations. The quality is amazing.
 
I ended up ordering this:

https://www.harberlondon.com/products/slim-leather-macbook-sleeve-case

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However, I didn't order from their website directly. I ordered from their Amazon listing, since for Amazon it seems that for those of us ordering from overseas, they will remove the UK VAT from the order. (VAT is 20% so we effectively get a 17% discount by ordering from Amazon.)
 
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Whatever you do, don't ship Royal Mail (from Amazon) to Canada. Order directly from them, as they use different shipping. It took over 3 weeks to get here via Royal Mail / Canada Post.

I really like the product though. Fits like a very tight glove. Doesn't feel like the laptop is going to fall out.

They leave enough space at the side just below the opening so you can plug in the charging cable too.
 

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I have both the Harber London 15" sleeve and the 13" as well. The quality is top-notch, but shipping to the United States can take a while. As EugW noted, the fit is quite good ... the MacBook Pro is very secure. I'm going to order one of their 12" MacBook sleeves to go with my wife's birthday present as well.
 
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EugW said:
However, I didn't order from their website directly. I ordered from their Amazon listing, since for Amazon it seems that for those of us ordering from overseas, they will remove the UK VAT from the order. (VAT is 20% so we effectively get a 17% discount by ordering from Amazon.)
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Looks like they're no longer selling through Amazon - or at least I can't find them there.
 
newellj said:
Looks like they're no longer selling through Amazon - or at least I can't find them there.
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Amazon UK. Overseas shipping takes a while through Royal Mail though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=harber+london

If you order off their website you have shipping options, the more expensive of which is 2-3 day to North America.

Note that if you are a new visitor you can get 10% off, and if you put it in your cart and then don't order it for a day, they will give you a 15% off popup. :)

OTOH, if you order through Amazon UK, the price is significantly lower to North America, because the listed price will have VAT removed for North America.

ie. Wait a day and get 15% off through their website, or else order through Amazon UK and get their listed price minus VAT.
 
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Amazon UK. Overseas shipping takes a while through Royal Mail though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=harber+london

If you order off their website you have shipping options, the more expensive of which is 2-3 day to North America.

Note that if you are a new visitor you can get 10% off, and if you put it in your cart and then don't order it for a day, they will give you a 15% off popup. :)

OTOH, if you order through Amazon UK, the price is significantly lower to North America, because the listed price will have VAT removed for North America.

ie. Wait a day and get 15% off through their website, or else order through Amazon UK and get their listed price minus VAT.
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Ahhh...very good (and very clear and thorough). Thanks!
 
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Nice. I just bought a Pacsafe Vibe 300 anti-theft bag, and it fits the 12" MacBook with Harber London sleeve perfectly in its pouch that was supposedly made to fit an 11.6" MacBook Air. This goes for US$48.97.

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In the above video at 0:48 they describe the sleeve for a tablet, but the 12" MacBook inside the Harber London sleeve slides right in there nicely.

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EugW said:
Nice. I just bought a pacsafe Vibe 300 anti-theft bag, and it fits the 12" MacBook with Harber London sleeve perfectly in its pouch that was supposedly made to fit an 11.6" MacBook Air.
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I guess that makes sense.

11.6" MacBook Air
Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)
Width: 11.8 inches (30 cm)
Depth: 7.56 inches (19.2 cm)
Weight: 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg)

12" MacBook
Height: 0.14–0.52 inch (0.35–1.31 cm)
Width: 11.04 inches (28.05 cm)
Depth: 7.74 inches (19.65 cm)
Weight: 2.03 pounds (0.92 kg)

The 12" MacBook is about a 1/2 cm deeper than the 11.6" MacBook, but is actually 2 cm narrower than the 11.6" MacBook. The 12" MacBook also thinner, so the overall volume of the 12" MacBook is less than the 11.6" MacBook. The Harber London sleeve adds about a 1/2" to the depth and width, and perhaps a 1/2 cm to the thickness.

BTW, I had forgotten that the 11.6" MacBook Air weighs 17% more than the 12" MacBook.
 
EugW said:
I ended up ordering this:

https://www.harberlondon.com/products/slim-leather-macbook-sleeve-case

slim-leather-macbook-sleeve-case-harber-london.png


However, I didn't order from their website directly. I ordered from their Amazon listing, since for Amazon it seems that for those of us ordering from overseas, they will remove the UK VAT from the order. (VAT is 20% so we effectively get a 17% discount by ordering from Amazon.)
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How well do the Harber sleeves fit? Could you hold it upside down without having the computer fall out?
 
piblondin said:
How well do the Harber sleeves fit? Could you hold it upside down without having the computer fall out?
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I would never try that, considering it's just a sleeve with one open side.

It fits perfectly, and tightly, but the internal layer is a felt like material, so it could potentially slide out if you're not paying attention. Basically what I do when I carry it like that I hold it from the bottom on its open side, so there is no way it would slide out. Or else I put the whole thing in my pacsafe shoulder bag.
 
EugW said:
I would never try that, considering it's just a sleeve with one open side.

It fits perfectly, and tightly, but the internal layer is a felt like material, so it could potentially slide out if you're not paying attention. Basically what I do when I carry it like that I hold it from the bottom on its open side, so there is no way it would slide out. Or else I put the whole thing in my pacsafe shoulder bag.
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I ordered the Harber sleeve for my MBP 13". Unfortunately, I find the leather quality to be absolutely terrible and am thinking about returning it, though the shipping won't be cheap back to the UK.
 
What did you find “terrible” about the leather? I’ve had several Harber sleeves and the quality has always been top-notch. It’s not Ferrari seating quality leather, but it’s certainly an improvement over the Apple sleeves costing twice as much.
 
EugW said:
I would never try that, considering it's just a sleeve with one open side.

It fits perfectly, and tightly, but the internal layer is a felt like material, so it could potentially slide out if you're not paying attention. Basically what I do when I carry it like that I hold it from the bottom on its open side, so there is no way it would slide out. Or else I put the whole thing in my pacsafe shoulder bag.
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Sorry to resurrect an old thread however I have just got the Harber London Magnetic envelope sleeve for my new 14” MBP, and the fit is really tight… is that normal for Harber? Do they give a little over time.

It takes quite a bit of effort to get the laptop in and out of it, so not sure if this is a 13” sleeve they are passing off as a 14” or whether it’s supposed to be like that…
 
James Godfrey said:
Sorry to resurrect an old thread however I have just got the Harber London Magnetic envelope sleeve for my new 14” MBP, and the fit is really tight… is that normal for Harber? Do they give a little over time.

It takes quite a bit of effort to get the laptop in and out of it, so not sure if this is a 13” sleeve they are passing off as a 14” or whether it’s supposed to be like that…
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It was tight but a good fit. Note that the 12” MacBook is wedge shaped so it would inherently be easier to slide in than the rectangular 14”. Also mine is a sleeve with no flap, unlike yours.

If it’s really too tight I’d consider returning it if possible, or at least sending them an inquiry.
 
Wiiuka from Germany also sells some. I have their iPhone case, it is nice. I don’t have their MacBook sleeve.

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