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Best 11" MacBook Air Sleeve
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I understand how people don't want to add more bulk to an MBA, but why spend money on a thing like that, which offers zero protection - like all sleeves ?
To protect from scratches there are skins, which are much more convenient and thinner, and to avoid dents one needs a hard case.
It is pretty, though, - is that the point ?
My opinion of cases/sleeves on laptops: Sleeves are the only thing that doesn't hide the beauty of the product you are using. Most sleeves can be laid down right under the laptop while in use, where as hard cases have to usually be put to the side or on the floor, etc. Skins look completely awful on any laptop, and just hinder the looks of the laptop. Actual cases that snap on, or whatever other ones there are, just look ridiculous and add very little protection.
A sleeve isn't meant for protection as much really, just something added so you can throw it in a book bag or whatever.
I personally wouldn't buy a sleeve, case, or skins though. I would rather throw it in a bookbag with a dedicated laptop compartment, very similar to what I do with my iPad.
I understand how people don't want to add more bulk to an MBA, but why spend money on a thing like that, which offers zero protection - like all sleeves ?
To protect from scratches there are skins, which are much more convenient and thinner, and to avoid dents one needs a hard case.
It is pretty, though, - is that the point ?
Zero protection? It would protect from scratches and some dents. I'm not planning on dropping the computer on the floor and I assume that if something large falls on it I'm going to get a dent. I've used sleeves on all my laptops for the last 10 years and they do offer a good amount of protection. I'm super careful with my laptops and sleeves help keep them in like new condition.
Skins usually look awful and only protect from scratches. The air is a beautiful machine. I wouldn't want to put some cheap plastic over it. Skins also can be a b*tch to put on.
it's supertight and there is no way it can fall out (i can make a video if you want
Wow. Thanks for posting the video. Now I just need to decide what colors to get.
Ordered one in black. My MBA needs to start travelling more soni just need something until there's more choice out there.
Thanks for the review!
there are several knock offs on etsy and i'm sure elsewhere that will net you a good 30-40% discount. that said, in pictures, i find hardgraft's quality is better. hard graft is great. i own two of their tilt cases for ipads and would really like to get one for the macbook air, just not the xiii.
and that other poster is just confusing quality wool with recycled insulation. they look a little bit alike if you squint really hard
my thoughts too. I went to order one yesterday because I like the style but 75$...
Can imagine that it's a lot of money for a sleeve, but it's real leather and real wool felt (not synthetic). She can only make 5 a day. The dollar-euro conversion is not really ideal for selling in the US at the moment :/ and on top of that, etsy and paypal also take almost 8-9%
And remember, there is still a MacRumors discount ;-)
Put the MBA in a sleeve, then in a bag. Let's even make it a slightly padded bag.
Go to airport, and through security. Repeat, do it again, repeat.
Now you have at least once put down the bag with the MBA inside just a little too hard.
Even more likely, some security goon did it for you .
It's how I killed two MBPs wearing sleeves.
Zero protection from dents by a sleeve, or any other shock induced damage - that's a 0 .
A sleeve is a super-thick scratch protection device, nothing more, nothing less. Only a hard shell can properly dissipate shock energy, don't fool yourself.
Neoprene is utterly useless, wool and fabrics even more so, closed cell foam is pretty good .
And bubble wrap.
I understand how people don't want to add more bulk to an MBA, but why spend money on a thing like that, which offers zero protection - like all sleeves ?
To protect from scratches there are skins, which are much more convenient and thinner, and to avoid dents one needs a hard case.
It is pretty, though, - is that the point ?
It's very protective, between the outside black leather and inside orange suede leather is hard plastic!
They do them for 13" MBA and iPad but not 11" yet. Look nice. Even have instructions to make your own.
http://wrappers.typepad.com/ipod/make_your_own_laptop_sleeve/
http://wrappers.typepad.com/ipod/make_your_own_laptop_sleeve/
What you are referring must be those cheap ones.
I bet you haven't try the sleeve from Incase. I have bought an Incase sleeve for my iPad and with the sleeve on it I can drop the ipad from at least 1.5m height with no damage. And it only costs $29.
Right now i'm desperately waiting for the Incase sleeve for 11 MBA
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It may be supertight to begin with, but leather tends to stretch a bit over time and the fit should be better.
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It may be supertight to begin with, but leather tends to stretch a bit over time and the fit should be better.
Just got my SfBags Suede Jacket Sleeve in the mail and I love it! Good fit with my wrapsol on too! The finger loops, i thought that they were useless but they're actually useful!
I'm using Sony VGP-CKX1 sleeve for my 11. It's quite tight in the beginning but the sleeve will loose a bit after using for a while. Check it out if you are interest.
Google says that costs $170 minimum.