Macbook Air accessories(what to get)

[iMarky]

Quite like Waterfield’s MacBook Air Wallet:

http://www.sfbags.com/products/macbookair-wallet/macbookair-wallet.php

But, postage to UK makes it a relatively expensive option.

Can anyone recommend a good BT mouse?

 

[WhoDatWayne]

Quite like Waterfield’s MacBook Air Wallet:

http://www.sfbags.com/products/macbookair-wallet/macbookair-wallet.php

But, postage to UK makes it a relatively expensive option.

Can anyone recommend a good BT mouse?

That actually looks pretty cool!

 

[kimbermatic]

Awesome site... love it....

Tom Bihn Ristretto for 13" MBA

Tom Bihn Ristretto for 11" MBA


I discovered this company in March. They have excellent customer service. Most of their bags are made from suppliers in the US using US made supplies. The bags are a little pricey--but they're built to last.

I actually just got a Ristretto for iPad/iPad2, which I might be able to make work with an 11" if/when I pull the trigger on the purchase.

They also make a sleeve for many laptops: Tom Bihn Cache

Love the site, the little clear pouch's are exactly what I am looking for to hold some loose gadgets. I love my cocoon organizer, but sometimes I have some items that don't work in the cocoon.

 

[misterneums]

Love the site, the little clear pouch's are exactly what I am looking for to hold some loose gadgets. I love my cocoon organizer, but sometimes I have some items that don't work in the cocoon.

Yea. I used their pouches and Snake Charmer to organize my huge mess of cables.

 

[MilkMan4]

anybody recommend this?

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-3rd-gen-cases-covers-skins-shields.php

 

[katyoshi]

Just get a black/white 13" sleeve deluxe from incase. I saw it on apples website and it looks pretty cool considering it was made for a macbook pro and you can put the MBA in there, have little more wiggle room for your other accessories. It even has a exterior pocket for the charger! I'll probably get that and put it all in my Louis Vuitton Messenger Daniel GM bag I got as a gift. I'm a dude btw and if you decide to get something like a name brand luxury brand thing, I'd say, don't give a rats a$$ of what others think of you.

 

[mutsaers-vr.nl]

you all want portability because you buy a MBA and than you buy a big case to put it in !!!!! Does not make sense to me. Buy the jolioriginals.nl very small and still protective and made in The Netherlands so good quality !!!!

 

[geox]

this looks functionalhttp://www.cocooninnovations.com/product_info.php?cat_id=72&product_id=230

 

[InfernoZeus]

are there any nice messenger style bags for the mba that will also hold a few text books or a folder?

What sort of price range? Personally, I just bought the Waterfield Muzetto bag. Quality product, though obviously quite expensive. I also got one of these suede sleeves as the Muzetto bag doesn't have much padding itself (other than the natural padding from the leather).

 

[macgrl]

What sort of price range? Personally, I just bought the Waterfield Muzetto bag. Quality product, though obviously quite expensive. I also got one of these suede sleeves as the Muzetto bag doesn't have much padding itself (other than the natural padding from the leather).

Don't want to pay more than £100 / $150 ish

 

[onthecouchagain]

Just ordered this sleeve from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LWN3R0/ref=ox_ya_os_product

It's 10 dollars off the original price from the official site. Hooray.

 

[lyrrad721]

anybody recommend this?

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-3rd-gen-cases-covers-skins-shields.php

You'll be better off with the Moshi palm protector!

 

[MilkMan4]

You'll be better off with the Moshi palm protector!

yeah but thats only the palm rests!

 

[VMMan]

Will the same model Speck clear snap-on cases for the 2010 MBAs work for the 2011 MBAs?

 

[Invisible Elf]

Is anyone getting a magic trackpad for their Air? I'm considering tossing one in on my order since I guess that it would be more comfortable to have it on the side while I'm sitting at my desk. In addition it would be nice to have for later if I decide to get an external monitor.

 

[Insilin1i]

http://www.pack-smooch.com/en/shop/apple-laptop-sleeve-air-hampshire

 

[xz15jq]

anybody recommend this?

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-macbook-air-13-inch-3rd-gen-cases-covers-skins-shields.php

I just bought this exact same kit from TJMaxx for $4.99. It was a steal and looks fantastic.

 

[nexsta]

I just wanted to say, I've been browsing around for a good cheap case for weeks, and the price on this one plus your recommendation finally sold me. I just bought one for myself. How is the quality of the design? How much protection does it give your computer?

I haven't bought it yet, waiting until I get my 11"...

I think I will also get this Bluetooth mouse, I read it's working flawless with osx, this mouse is a lot cheaper here in europe, you can get it here for just 14€

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826146013

 

[fabiettomac]

... then this is a very nice one. Especially if you carry a dslr aswell
Its padded all the way, so you really dont need a sleeve for the computer

that's very, very nice if you have a DSLR on the street everyday

for the thread starter, i suggest this (personally with incase products i'm very satisfied)

http://www.popwuping.com/bags/sleeve/neoprene-sleeve-for-macbook-air.php

 

[Alfie]

are there any nice messenger style bags for the mba that will also hold a few text books or a folder?

I'm going to use the combination of these two:

http://www.myincipio.com/MacBook-Ai...Incipio-MacBook-Air-11in-Slim-Sleeve-Case.asp

http://www.amazon.com/eBags-Laptop-...B9PA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311543428&sr=8-1

I realize the Air will be swimming in the messenger bag, but I often need extra cords, papers, etc for my work so I need the space. When I know I won't need anything except the Air, I can just use the sleeve. I like both because they allow quick access to the Air when needed.

 

[dugbug]

Accessories for the Air? First make sure you get a mini display port adaptor to whatever your monitor does (assuming you use an external monitor from time to time):

Go wtih monoprice rather than Apple:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10428&cs_id=1042802&p_id=5107&seq=1&format=2

(they have a bunch)


Then assuming you travel, get a travel bag that is XRAY friendly:
http://www.brenthaven.com/pc-catalog/edge-i-jet-black-sleeve-0#viewer

If you get the brenthaven, then all you have to do is remove cables from the front pouch and you can leave the laptop in the bag as it goes under the xray. I keep my cables in a separate small pouch within the front pocket of the case so I can easily do this.


Then, assuming you do not have a thunderbolt display you may want to get a second power adapter that you can keep at the ready next to the external monitor, and keep another in your travel bag.