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http://shinza.com/product_info.php?products_id=46 is the link to the website with the glass in the case, although i dont think they do a 13" version, otherwise i think i would buy it!
I'm using an STM bag that was built for a 15 inch laptop, but the MacBook is very near that width anyway, so it fits nicely. I'll post pics later.
I'm using a Tekstyl Omni, size large...it doesn't fit absolutely perfectly--maybe an inch or so off on the vertical-- but it's a cool retro-looking work-in case that both allows heat to escape and lets me use my macbook as it should be used: on my *lap*
link:
http://www.radtech.us/Products/Omni.aspx
link:
http://www.radtech.us/Products/Omni.aspx
My Waterfield (http://sfbags.com) sleevecase arrives tomorrow, and I'm excited. Which is troubling, since it's just a laptop case. I need to find a hobby. I'll post pictures when it gets here.
I'm using the Chrome padded laptop sleeve along with a Chrome mini metro.
You can see pics here https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/207392/ though they were taken on my cellphone, my digital camera died.
You can see pics here https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/207392/ though they were taken on my cellphone, my digital camera died.
Please don't get the Mactruck. That thing is hideous.
Does anyone have an opinion about the heat generated by a MacBook/MacBook Pro while in a work-in case? I'm thinking that they already get pretty warm when they're just sitting on a flat desk, and I'd imagine that using a work-in case like that wouldn't help things at all.
Also, I'd look into Booq's Vyper XS2 case. It fits perfectly, looks great, and protects well. I just placed an order for mine yesterday. I bet you could use it as a work-in case as well, if you're into that sort of thing.
Does anyone have an opinion about the heat generated by a MacBook/MacBook Pro while in a work-in case? I'm thinking that they already get pretty warm when they're just sitting on a flat desk, and I'd imagine that using a work-in case like that wouldn't help things at all.
Also, I'd look into Booq's Vyper XS2 case. It fits perfectly, looks great, and protects well. I just placed an order for mine yesterday. I bet you could use it as a work-in case as well, if you're into that sort of thing.
I have
A "wrappers" from the UK. it took like 3 weeks to get to me, but it has a great build quality, and is very stylish. I would compare it to a fancier version of a radtech sleeve
andreas
http://wrappers.typepad.com/ipod/apple_macbook_laptop_protector/index.html
A "wrappers" from the UK. it took like 3 weeks to get to me, but it has a great build quality, and is very stylish. I would compare it to a fancier version of a radtech sleeve
andreas
http://wrappers.typepad.com/ipod/apple_macbook_laptop_protector/index.html
I'm interested in the tekstyl omni case shown on radtechs site because it has a flap that opens in the back to allow port access(not applicable to us macbookers) and lets heat out and it puts the macbook on top of two clips elevating the bottom of the macbook off of the bottom to let some heat dissipate that way too. I imagine if you tried to use a case such as the radtech neo which is a snug fit neoprene case with straps to let it stay on all the time it would probably make the macbook overheat.
The vyper looks nice but I've read a few things that say its really too thin to offer any protection other than scratch protection.
The vyper looks nice but I've read a few things that say its really too thin to offer any protection other than scratch protection.
Currently use Sumdex ImpactGuard Case http://www.sumdex.com/core/impactguard.asp
at Fry's Electronics for around $19
Just purchased Radtech Sleevz for extra scratch protection.
http://www.radtech.us/Products/SleevzNotebooks.aspx
was able to get an extra 15% off with coupon RTPROMO1
at Fry's Electronics for around $19
Just purchased Radtech Sleevz for extra scratch protection.
http://www.radtech.us/Products/SleevzNotebooks.aspx
was able to get an extra 15% off with coupon RTPROMO1
i dont have a macbook, but i use the incase neoprene sleeve ( which is ok, only there is some slack for my PB, but man that shinza one is tempting ) and i have it inside of an old leather satchel i got my hands on. it has pockets for everything, and looks rather stylish.
i'm happy with it since i sort of created it, but i am going to be buying a good bag/case solution that will hold a good amount of stuff, because i am going back to college soon.
i'm happy with it since i sort of created it, but i am going to be buying a good bag/case solution that will hold a good amount of stuff, because i am going back to college soon.
AGoglanian said:i dont have a macbook, but i use the incase neoprene sleeve ( which is ok, only there is some slack for my PB, but man that shinza one is tempting ) and i have it inside of an old leather satchel i got my hands on. it has pockets for everything, and looks rather stylish.
i'm happy with it since i sort of created it, but i am going to be buying a good bag/case solution that will hold a good amount of stuff, because i am going back to college soon.
Nice!
While I did say bubble wrap as sort of a joke, it actually does work. Seriously. I've used it before, and my friend uses it for something else he stuffs in his backpack.
I'm waiting for a case with the correct fit for my laptop. If it isn't correct, I'm not buying it yet.
And about that Shinza Zeroshock case (http://shinza.com/product_info.php?products_id=46), STM makes a case that fits that description. I don't know if they ever did tests like drop a 1 kg ball on the case, but I'm sure it's around the same. It's solid until you really press down on it. I've tried the STM one and it's too wide for my MB, since the case fits a 14" iBook.
I'll wait.
Seriously. I've used it before, and my friend uses it for something else he stuffs in his backpack.I'm waiting for a case with the correct fit for my laptop. If it isn't correct, I'm not buying it yet.
And about that Shinza Zeroshock case (http://shinza.com/product_info.php?products_id=46), STM makes a case that fits that description. I don't know if they ever did tests like drop a 1 kg ball on the case, but I'm sure it's around the same. It's solid until you really press down on it. I've tried the STM one and it's too wide for my MB, since the case fits a 14" iBook.
I'll wait.
Sorry, I don't have any pictures of it but I use this case for my 14" iBook. http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=CVR200
i ordered a sleeve from fabrixcases.com a couple of weeks ago, still not come yet...
has anyone else brought one? what do you think of it?
has anyone else brought one? what do you think of it?