Notebook protective casings/bags/sleeves thread

I like the plain look of the Techshell. The Speck has an ugly design, in my opinion.

yeah i wouldn't take the risk i would buy it

I like the iSkin SOHO's

http://www.iskin.com/soho/index.tpl?cart=1186767065102921

Very pricey but they look nice.

elo

have you seen this thread? might be helpful...

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60463

Looks like a lot of macbook 13" users complain about speck shells. Here is a youtube video I found.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZOquliqwh2w

Im assuming the scratches occur because the case doesn't fit in very snuggly causing scratching everything its moved.

I'm getting the MB pink Spec SeeThru Case by the end of August. My mom didn't want to get me one (hey I'm just 13) so I had to save up for it.

I sure hope it's worth it.

The Official "What case should I get/Which case do you recommend" Thread

Seems like we notebook owners are all inquisitive about which case or sleeve other people use and some of us would like some suggestions or some feedback on the types that are available.

So despite what the thread prefix says, lets use this thread to voice your opinions and ask your questions about any notebook option so everything is in one neat and tidy place!

It'll be like a one stop destination and a great reference for all of our notebook case and sleeve issues

Regarding the "Rubberized" Techshells... I hope that's not too confusing or misleading. We don't want to confuse... They are, as pointed out earlier in this thread, the same plastic shells on the inside, with a rubberized type of paint on the outside that allows for a different look and feel. A nice grip, too. Hope that helps clear things up.

Which sleeve/bag to buy for my MacBook ?

Hey All ..
I want to buy a nice & good sleeve/bag for my MacBook, something with a shoulder and hand strap..

I found these by Brenthaven:
http://www.amazon.com/Brenthaven-Edg...6776626&sr=1-9?tag=macforums0e4-20

Or Tucano

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e/...rds=WO-MB133-I?tag=macforums0e4-20

Or

http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?code=7596-SSTL

Or

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...nplm=TJ700LL/A

The last one from Apple is the most one i like, but i think that some of you might got a similar one to it but cheaper. Who ever did please let me know from where.

But in general, which do you think is better ?
and if any of you have any other suggestions, please DO !

marks47 said:

Regarding the "Rubberized" Techshells... I hope that's not too confusing or misleading. We don't want to confuse... They are, as pointed out earlier in this thread, the same plastic shells on the inside, with a rubberized type of paint on the outside that allows for a different look and feel. A nice grip, too. Hope that helps clear things up.

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any heat issues due to the insulating properties of being rubber coated, and a lack of vents???

i just got my case in the mail today and its not bad at all. out of all the other sleeve cases i felt this one had a better look, and it fits great.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TUCANO-13-M...&_trksid=p3286.c50.m20.l1116#ebayphotohosting

Now im waiting for my best skins ever plam guard and im good to go.

TWM said:

any heat issues due to the insulating properties of being rubber coated, and a lack of vents???

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None reported, none observed... In my own, and others' testing, it's not been a problem. We don't block the existing vents, so the fans can still blow out as they normally would. Also, the rubber coating is too thin to have much thermal/insulating effect.

What is the consensus on the Booq Boa XM?

http://www.pivotgear.com/100880

i have always been a big fan of all the timbuk2 bags you can design your own on their website http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/catalog.htm

i personally use an osprey shoulder bag http://www.ospreypacks.com/Packs/TravelCouriers/Transit/ i really do like the bag it has always kept the water out and can carry most of th stuff i need

Targus has nice backpacks that aren't too big. I have this one.

The Booq Boa looks pretty slick!

Cover dilema

I've seen some of the Speck ones, and they are cool, but they seem to scratch and crack pretty easily-I'm gonna wait until I hear about one that gets better reviews. Has anyone heard of different ones that work better? I got an Isis cover (www.isiscovers.com) a few months ago, and I like it alot (I gave my encase one to my brother). The memory foam is a kinda cool change from the neoprene.

D3v1L80Y said:

Seems like we notebook owners are all inquisitive about which case or sleeve other people use and some of us would like some suggestions or some feedback on the types that are available.

So despite what the thread prefix says, lets use this thread to voice your opinions and ask your questions about any notebook option so everything is in one neat and tidy place!

It'll be like a one stop destination and a great reference for all of our notebook case and sleeve issues

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The sticky is a terrific idea, but can't "MacBook Pro" be taken out of the thread title?

wanted: girly laptop case

I have been searching for a bag/case/sack/carrying device for my 15" macbook pro since I got it (Feb 07) and I still haven't really found anything I'm dying to get. I don't really want to spend a ton of money, no more than $100 US. Also, I reeeeally don't want a "laptop bag", you know, the kind that are briefcase-esque, with a long shoulder strap, almost always black. The kind that screams "I'm carrying $2000 on my shoulder, mug me!" Yeah. Those. No thanks.

I want color! And some fun style! I like shoulder bags the best, with short handles, the kind of thing that looks like a large purse. Fits right under your arm, fairly easy to carry. I also like messengers, and backpacks, but I don't like huge clunky bags. I don't need a gajillion pockets and I don't plan to pack a change of clothes. I want space for power cables, a small mouse, headphones, that's pretty much it. Slim, sleek. Pretty.

Nothing that's too oddly rectangular and ... laptop-shaped, either.

Some modicum of squashy protectiveness?

Does that ring any bells with anyone? Send me links! I beg you!

Hey, I bought the case from www.macbook-case.com.
Here is the picture of it.

I love it! You gotta see it for yourself. No Doubt!
I bought this to protect my Mac, but I got impressed by look. It looks plain if you compare it with other brand, but because of the simple design, it doesn't ruin the Apple design and looks fantastic!
MacBook Hard Case

jason74222 said:

Hey, I bought the case from www.macbook-case.com.
Here is the picture of it.

I love it! You gotta see it for yourself. No Doubt!
I bought this to protect my Mac, but I got impressed by look. It looks plain if you compare it with other brand, but because of the simple design, it doesn't ruin the Apple design and looks fantastic!
MacBook Hard Case

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I'm pretty much in love, and I didn't even like the hard-shell cases till right this very second. That looks freaking cool.