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would you guys trust a laptop sleeve?
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sleeve doesn't help if you drop it (most of the times) but it does protect from scratches
I have a sleeve for my Ibook and it is pretty good. I got it in the same "compusa" store i bought my Ibook.
I definitly trust my sleeve its sufficiently padded. I can't imagine carrying my laptop without a sleeve.
You mention if we trust our laptop in the sleeve. The better question is....do you trust your laptop out of a sleeve??????
Truth is i saw my friend drop his laptop while in the sleeve and nothing happened. He has a 12 inch ibook (no smart sensor harddrive thingy) and it was cool. So i beg to differ on the arguement of a sleeve not saving a fall (most of the times). OR maybe we need to include how high of a drop
I have a sleeve for my Ibook and it is pretty good. I got it in the same "compusa" store i bought my Ibook.
I definitly trust my sleeve its sufficiently padded. I can't imagine carrying my laptop without a sleeve.
You mention if we trust our laptop in the sleeve. The better question is....do you trust your laptop out of a sleeve??????
yeah, sleeve is a must have... however sleeve does not replace laptop bag
so i was looking at the dakine duel pack which has a 15 inch laptop slit in the back, so perhaps a good combination would be a sleeve + the backpack to copmensate for the extra space?
(i'm trying to find an efficient way to carry around my macbook in a backpack)
(i'm trying to find an efficient way to carry around my macbook in a backpack)
I put my laptop in a sleeve, which is then placed in a regular waxwear messenger bag and my wife uses a sleeve with her backpack. Both systems seem to work well, last year my Powerbook survived a nasty fall with just a ding.
My wife has a huge soft leather briefcase that she carries all of her teacher stuff in. Since it does not have a padded computer area, she uses a sleeve to protect her computer. Seems to work pretty well.
I think the better question is how do you plan on transporting your computer. If you already have a bag/backpack that you use for stuff, then I believe that a sleeve would do well. Just be sure to buy a well padded one.
I think the better question is how do you plan on transporting your computer. If you already have a bag/backpack that you use for stuff, then I believe that a sleeve would do well. Just be sure to buy a well padded one.
I use a sleeve and a laptop bag. Never too much padding for my Mac!
To the poster that say they knew someone's laptop that survived a drop- of course one *could* but some people have survived a fall out of a highrise building but does that mean that everyone should jump now!?!?
I sort of think I have run the risk of dropping my computer more trying to slide it into my sleeve where I would otherwise just slide it directly into my padded backpack so maybe I am risking damage more because of a sleeve...or maybe I just should slide it into the sleeve over my desk instead of the floor!
To the poster that say they knew someone's laptop that survived a drop- of course one *could* but some people have survived a fall out of a highrise building but does that mean that everyone should jump now!?!?
I sort of think I have run the risk of dropping my computer more trying to slide it into my sleeve where I would otherwise just slide it directly into my padded backpack so maybe I am risking damage more because of a sleeve...or maybe I just should slide it into the sleeve over my desk instead of the floor!
I use an Incase sleeve inside my bag to protect it from being banged around with books and stuff. So far, so good....
This is really cool:
Rebound from Radtech:
"It's made from high resistance polyurethane foam that seems rigid on first touch, but actually compresses and indents when impacted. The foam then slowly expands and reverts to its original form.
This slow compression and rebound release acts as a shock absorber, spreading the impact of sudden bumps and jolts and generally providing a higher level of protection."
http://www.radtech.us/Products/SpecialtyBags.aspx#Rebound
Rebound from Radtech:
"It's made from high resistance polyurethane foam that seems rigid on first touch, but actually compresses and indents when impacted. The foam then slowly expands and reverts to its original form.
This slow compression and rebound release acts as a shock absorber, spreading the impact of sudden bumps and jolts and generally providing a higher level of protection."
http://www.radtech.us/Products/SpecialtyBags.aspx#Rebound
I use Radtech sleeves as a "keep-the-lid-close" duty for my PB/MBP while they serve as scratch prevention. I think sleeves are not meant to be a stand-alone computer bag; but, rather extra reinforcement for the proper notebook bag.