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MacBook Air carrying case/bag
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Yeah, just get a bag that is normally for the macbook. That is the best bet considering that you may have to slap that external in there one day.
Obviously there's no way to tell if it's any good with the Air, but this bag:
http://www.booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.275/.f?sc=2&category=507
Is designed for a 13" laptop (or a 15" if you remove the red padding) and is the best bag I've ever owned.
If it doesn't work well with my Air, I might cry.
http://www.booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.275/.f?sc=2&category=507
Is designed for a 13" laptop (or a 15" if you remove the red padding) and is the best bag I've ever owned.
If it doesn't work well with my Air, I might cry.
I know waterfield is already shipping the sleevecase in a new size (13-2) that is made to fit the MBA snugly. I have never had a case like this but I have heard numerous great things about their quality and durability. I ordered a vertical loading one with a flap. Will post pics upon its arrival.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases.htm
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases.htm
Belkin have just announced a range, but no availability as yet...
Belkin Macbook Air Case Range
I'd like to see Huzzak bring out a case, I loved the one for my MBP. I'll get something either way in time for my Air arriving...
Belkin Macbook Air Case Range
I'd like to see Huzzak bring out a case, I loved the one for my MBP. I'll get something either way in time for my Air arriving...
I have Waterfield slip cases for all the laptops I have owned in the last 3 years (large enough number to be embarrassing) and I love them. Well made, good fit and you can you can accessorizes them with shoulder straps and such. The Waterfield line of bags and briefs is worth a look too, as is their smaller bags for iPods and all the other small expensive crap we tend to buy.....
Tom Bihn, who makes great cases that are designed to complement existing bags are also shipping MacBook Air cases.
I have the vertical brain for the MBP and use it for my North Face backpack. They're great.
http://www.tombihn.com/
I have the vertical brain for the MBP and use it for my North Face backpack. They're great.
http://www.tombihn.com/
How about a light one? Some of these bags are 5 lbs empty. What is the point of having a bag that weighs more than your computer????
How about a light one? Some of these bags are 5 lbs empty. What is the point of having a bag that weighs more than your computer????
Well I guess if it weighs more than 5lbs it better carry more than just the MacBook Air. My Hermes attache is going to love the MacBook Air and weighs a bit, but its meant to hold more than just a laptop. Can squeeze in a bit more! Now I know what you mean about cases just for the MacBook Air. I don't know if I'd want one of those. I think I'd rather carry it naked if I wasn't carrying the attache.
Just received my Waterfield Sleevecase
I must say I am impressed with the quality.
Check out the rest of my set for more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyrup/sets/72157603801424617/
Initial impressions:
-Very sturdy feeling
-Nice velcro
-Love the flap
-Fits great in my Nike bag
-ibook does not even begin to fit
overall I give it
/5
I must say I am impressed with the quality.
Check out the rest of my set for more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyrup/sets/72157603801424617/
Initial impressions:
-Very sturdy feeling
-Nice velcro
-Love the flap
-Fits great in my Nike bag
-ibook does not even begin to fit
overall I give it
/5Brenthaven
Brenthaven seems to have reliable cases. It also supports the environment and your body. http://www.BrentHaven.com
Brenthaven seems to have reliable cases. It also supports the environment and your body. http://www.BrentHaven.com
I love that Manila folder notebook sleve for the Air. Really cool idea, not sure if will last though. For $30 you might aswell get a proper leather/neoprene folder.
I'm a noob, glad I found this site!
I just spoke to the guys at booq and they said they'd have a dedicated hard sleeve for the MBA mid-April. I've used them for my previous powerbooks and I like how you can use the computer while it's in the case. Now I'm on the lookout for a new sling-bag to replace my REI one.
I am not interested in just a sleeve, I have plenty of big backpacks (also one from Tom Bihn w/h the internal case for MBA). So now I decided for something different
http://www.booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.252/.f?sc=2&category=1264
Small, light but w/h a lot of space for just what I need.
http://www.booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.252/.f?sc=2&category=1264
Small, light but w/h a lot of space for just what I need.
STM Small Evolution
I picked up a Small Evolution from STM. It's a little large, but is snug enough and a pretty good bag overall. I give it up a thumbs up, although of course if you already have a backpack and what you need is a sleeve, it's not going to solve that problem.
I picked up a Small Evolution from STM. It's a little large, but is snug enough and a pretty good bag overall. I give it up a thumbs up, although of course if you already have a backpack and what you need is a sleeve, it's not going to solve that problem.
I just bought this off eBay:
I've read good things about them, but didn't find that color on their website. It looks pretty good.
I'm replacing this:
I'm selling the BuiltNY bag, if anyone is interested.
I've read good things about them, but didn't find that color on their website. It looks pretty good.
I'm replacing this:
I'm selling the BuiltNY bag, if anyone is interested.