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MacBook Pro 2018 leather sleeve

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am_macrumors

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Feb 7, 2017
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Apple released the new MacBook Pro 2018 with updated specs.

However, Apple released also MacBook Pro sleeves in 3 colors. The official price is 199 dollars for 15 inches and 179 dollars for 13 inches model.

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For more info click here: https://www.apple.com/search/Leather-Sleeve-for-MacBook-Pro

What do you think about it?
 
I've seen the 12" MB iteration in the Apple Store and was moved to tell my wife she should order a sleeve from Harber London instead. I cannot imagine the 13" and 15" versions are a substantial improvement.
 
Gave in and bought the Midnight blue version for my 13" (Cheaper here at around US$15X), but still expensive compared to a generic sleeve.

Fit and finish is fantastic. Similar to the iPad Pro 10.5" sleeve that I bought last year. The leather and stitching are very solid and I don't think you can find another third party sleeve that fits so closely.
 
defn said:
Gave in and bought the Midnight blue version for my 13" (Cheaper here at around US$15X), but still expensive compared to a generic sleeve.

Fit and finish is fantastic. Similar to the iPad Pro 10.5" sleeve that I bought last year. The leather and stitching are very solid and I don't think you can find another third party sleeve that fits so closely.
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Have you tried if it's compatible with MacBook Pro 2015 or previous model with same design? Usually, as for iPad Pro, the leather can be a little stretched.
 
am_macrumors said:
Have you tried if it's compatible with MacBook Pro 2015 or previous model with same design? Usually, as for iPad Pro, the leather can be a little stretched.
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I haven't tried it, and will not try it on mine :D

The iPad Pro one can be stretched to fit the Keyboard Smart Cover, but from my calculations I'd be trying to stretch the leather by 2.6cm if I tried to fit the 2015 MBP in :eek:
 
defn said:
Gave in and bought the Midnight blue version for my 13" (Cheaper here at around US$15X), but still expensive compared to a generic sleeve.

Fit and finish is fantastic. Similar to the iPad Pro 10.5" sleeve that I bought last year. The leather and stitching are very solid and I don't think you can find another third party sleeve that fits so closely.
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https://www.amazon.com/Woolnut-Sleeve-MacBook-Pro-Retina/dp/B077H1L3DS
This does fit just as close, its better quality leather and costs about half the price.
 
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Ermir444 said:
https://www.amazon.com/Woolnut-Sleeve-MacBook-Pro-Retina/dp/B077H1L3DS
This does fit just as close, its better quality leather and costs about half the price.
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I'll buy one to try.

From the pictures though, the fit does not seem anywhere as close - maybe that's due to the wool felt interior. The sewing and the edges look cheap too, but that's just my opinion (though some of the reviews do mention the same).

This will probably provide greater shock protection should one need it.
 
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jmoore5196 said:
I've seen the 12" MB iteration in the Apple Store and was moved to tell my wife she should order a sleeve from Harber London instead. I cannot imagine the 13" and 15" versions are a substantial improvement.
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How well do the Harber sleeves fit? Could you hold it upside down without having the computer fall out?
 
In my experience, they fit perfectly ... both 13” and 15” sizes.

Is holding the sleeve upside down part of your anticipated usage? If so, perhaps you ought to consider something with a closure of some sort. Mine is always in my briefcase or camera bag, and I confess I’ve never tried turning it upside down to see if the laptop falls out.

All kidding doing aside, I imagine the weight of the 15” would pull it out, while the 13” is snug enough that pressure on the sides would keep it in the sleeve.
 
jmoore5196 said:
In my experience, they fit perfectly ... both 13” and 15” sizes.

Is holding the sleeve upside down part of your anticipated usage? If so, perhaps you ought to consider something with a closure of some sort. Mine is always in my briefcase or camera bag, and I confess I’ve never tried turning it upside down to see if the laptop falls out.

All kidding doing aside, I imagine the weight of the 15” would pull it out, while the 13” is snug enough that pressure on the sides would keep it in the sleeve.
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Knowing myself, there’s a chance it’ll happen accidentally when removing the laptop from my bag.
 
jmoore5196 said:
If you like 'chocolate' or 'grizzly,' I'm sure it is ...
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As a matter of fact, I like the color of "chocolate" leather. I have a bag in so-called chocolate leather from Waterfield that I love. For now, I'll have to pass on the sleeve.

That said, just throwing another suggestion out there.
 
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