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MacBook Pro Bags, Sleeves, and Cases Thread
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Yeah, that could be for any MBP.
Let them come out with a sleeve that snaps on. That will impress.
Let them come out with a sleeve that snaps on. That will impress.
Yes, they have some for the rMBP; it is available in the size selection. There have been a couple of members that got one and it fit fine, and several others (such as myself) that appear to have received the wrong size. Someone from Colcasac has been posting in this thread which makes me feel a lot better about the company.
My replacement will be shipped on Monday, so hopefully it fits better than the one I received. Haven't seen an update from any of the others that posted about problems.
I ordered one last week... and I'd heard a very small numbers of this complaint among MANY positive reviews that never mentioned it. So I'm definitely curious.
I ordered a slip for day trips and client meetings and the like... but I got the City Slicker for when I need to carry a charger, external drive, and small Wacom tablet. I'll load it up and be sure to let you guys know the moment I get it.
And that's why there's room for multiple brands, because I really like the stitched look better. But I don't disagree those Joli Originals look great, as well. I just like the look of the Picasso better.
That's why I added "In my opinion". I agree, both are very very nice, I just personally prefer the Joli.
that's why i added "in my opinion". I agree, both are very very nice, i just personally prefer the joli.
i wasn't arguing.
Yes i was concerned about that bulge too, but i don't carry my charger everywhere so that should be problem for me.
here is one more review on gadgetmac.
http://www.gadgetmac.com/gadgetmac/waterfield-cityslicker-leather-macbook-air-sleeve-case-revie.html
Very good quality. They've thought of everything from having a strap to get your bag from the luggage rack to a hard-material space for your sunglasses.
Rigid sleeves?
I'm awaiting delivery of my rMBP (first Mac ever!) and I'm worried about it getting squished in my backpack. The pack has a padded vertical pocket right against the back that is easily large enough but I occasionally carry relatively heavy things in the main pack compartment and I walk a long way to/from work.
Are MBPs durable enough to take this kinds of compression pressure (i.e. similar to if you were pressing down on the lid when it was closed)? I am guessing not and that it will likely damage the display. Does anyone know of relatively small/light but rigid sleeves that are made for this type of protection? All the hard cases I can see actually snap onto the computer, or they are sizable and expensive boxes the the Pelicans.
I'm awaiting delivery of my rMBP (first Mac ever!) and I'm worried about it getting squished in my backpack. The pack has a padded vertical pocket right against the back that is easily large enough but I occasionally carry relatively heavy things in the main pack compartment and I walk a long way to/from work.
Are MBPs durable enough to take this kinds of compression pressure (i.e. similar to if you were pressing down on the lid when it was closed)? I am guessing not and that it will likely damage the display. Does anyone know of relatively small/light but rigid sleeves that are made for this type of protection? All the hard cases I can see actually snap onto the computer, or they are sizable and expensive boxes the the Pelicans.
And that's why there's room for multiple brands, because I really like the stitched look better. But I don't disagree those Joli Originals look great, as well. I just like the look of the Picasso better.
Glad someone else thinks the same as me.
I like the thickness and of course like you've mentioned the stitching. Tom Bihn has a soft case but with a bit of padding. Thule and Booq both have some rigid cases.
This is Booq's case:
http://www.booqbags.com/us/sleeves/vyper-sleeve/VYP-BLK-M3
This is Thule's
http://www.ebags.com/product/thule/gauntlet-macbook-pro-sleeves/233792?productid=10189202
Anyone with experience with the Thule or the Booq hard sleeves? I'm wondering if it can be used as a vertical loading sleeve, as in just opening it on the short end and sliding the laptop in and out? I guess because it's not designed for this, the zipper might actually be able to scratch it this way. I'd like a sleeve that offers at least some crush protection for use with my book bag, I guess I could live with having to open it all the way.
If you want an extra protective vertical sleeve, I'd look at the Tom Bihn vertical brain cell sleeve
http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0390
Inside the Vertical Brain Cell, your laptop hangs suspended, cradled in a sling of 8mm thick soft foam padding inside a 4mm hard corrugated plastic shell that protects from the front, back, and bottom. Below the padded sling, fixed to the bottom of the corrugated plastic shell, is a 12mm thick strip of memory foam (manufactured to our specifications in U.S.A.). This memory foam acts as an extra layer of cushion as well as an effective shock absorber. The sides of the Vertical Brain Cell are protected by dense cross-linked closed-cell polyethylene foam.
http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0390
Inside the Vertical Brain Cell, your laptop hangs suspended, cradled in a sling of 8mm thick soft foam padding inside a 4mm hard corrugated plastic shell that protects from the front, back, and bottom. Below the padded sling, fixed to the bottom of the corrugated plastic shell, is a 12mm thick strip of memory foam (manufactured to our specifications in U.S.A.). This memory foam acts as an extra layer of cushion as well as an effective shock absorber. The sides of the Vertical Brain Cell are protected by dense cross-linked closed-cell polyethylene foam.
Just ordered the Ogio RSS Squadrion II in the celebrity color (black was out of stock...which is what I wanted but didn't want to miss the chance to use the coupon code.)
It was a pretty cool deal since I got it for 40% off. Use the coupon code: baddeley.
http://ogio.com/backpacks/squadron-rss-ii
It seems like it has a lot of padding inside of the backpack, especially on the bottom. This has bene hard for me to find in backpacks, so I'm pretty excited.
It was a pretty cool deal since I got it for 40% off. Use the coupon code: baddeley.
http://ogio.com/backpacks/squadron-rss-ii
It seems like it has a lot of padding inside of the backpack, especially on the bottom. This has bene hard for me to find in backpacks, so I'm pretty excited.
How much excess space is there with the laptop? Would it have enough room for a macbook with a hard case and a sleeve around it?
I got the Incase "Heathered" sleeve, quite happy with it. Fits well given that it was made for the original 15". I see little point in Incase making a new line specifically for the Retina.
If this one was marketed as a Retina model sleeve I'd be happy and wouldn't really think that it was too big. There is a bit of slack in the width and depth, but thickness is still quite a good fit, strangely. It could be a bit of a tighter fit but it's perfectly fine.
The case is well padded. Not too think, not too thin, and I like the "quilted" interior. Soft enough to not scratch the computer but tough enough to be durable. It's a nice, subtle sleeve that doesn't scream out that there's an expensive computer inside. The outer fabric feels quite durable. No chance of the zipper scratching it unless you're careless.
I'm happy. A good, reasonably well fitting sleeve at a fair price, that's offers good protection, is durable, and is understated in the looks department if you're concerned about security.
If this one was marketed as a Retina model sleeve I'd be happy and wouldn't really think that it was too big. There is a bit of slack in the width and depth, but thickness is still quite a good fit, strangely. It could be a bit of a tighter fit but it's perfectly fine.
The case is well padded. Not too think, not too thin, and I like the "quilted" interior. Soft enough to not scratch the computer but tough enough to be durable. It's a nice, subtle sleeve that doesn't scream out that there's an expensive computer inside. The outer fabric feels quite durable. No chance of the zipper scratching it unless you're careless.
I'm happy. A good, reasonably well fitting sleeve at a fair price, that's offers good protection, is durable, and is understated in the looks department if you're concerned about security.
Just got this in the mail... 5 days after the expected delivery (stupid eBags) and the bag is so low quality, I don't know how it got the reviews that it did?
This is the 3rd backpack I've tried... now I'm looking at the Timbuk2 Swig (pictured). It seem's a bit pricey but if its what I want (small - retina, iPad, power cord, mouse and a textbook or two) then it'll be worth it.
Any one have this bag?
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Timbuk2 is generally pretty good quality. I had a messenger back from them at one point but I found their organizational pockets to be somewhat annoying. That backpack doesn't seem to have the same issues.
It is also hard to find a good quality backpack for under $100 so in it's class, its not all that pricey. I did a quick look at bags and these North Face backpacks could be another option:
http://www.ebags.com/product/the-north-face/surge/152265?productid=10023629
http://www.ebags.com/product/the-north-face/recon/152266?productid=10023639
This Samsonite one:
http://www.ebags.com/product/samsonite/tectonic-medium-backpack/219151?productid=10146706
This one from STM
http://www.ebags.com/product/stm-bags/convoy-medium/144096?productid=10002034
Those are just some other options. I like the Timbuk2 bag personally though and they do have good quality stuff.
No way would it have space for a hard case inside, BUT, the slot for the laptop has padded rigid plastic.
It also has about an inch gap between the bottom of the laptop space and the bottom of the bag so if you dropped it, the laptop won' take the brunt of the fall.