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MacBook Pro Bags, Sleeves, and Cases Thread

The Kuzy hardshell case is magnificent. I opted to not anything other than a translucent one. The mbp would stand out if I got a blue one or any other color.

As for bags, I bought a Timbuk2 Command TSA Friendly bag. The small size is perfect for my 13.3" rMBP and some school notebooks. The pockets are plentiful so I can store my external drive, plug, headphones, and pens. It's fantastic.
 
Janoski said:
Hi guys, I bought my Mum a much needed 13" non retina MBP for Xmas.

I have a similar MBP 13" from late 2011 and I picked up a Booq Vyper case which has been amazing.

However they seem to have discontinued the cases for non retina MBPs.

Has anyone got any suggestions for a similar case? I was looking at Thule cases which seem to be alright and similar in price..
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I use this case: http://macbookprocases.com/thule-gauntlet/

My only gripe is that when you have it sitting in the case in use, it's hard to slide the MagSafe in because there's not much clearance. Still possible though.
 
cases cover vents

All of the protective cases I have seen for my new Macbook Pro Retina 13" seem to cover the vents, especially the vents on the sides of the base. Anyone suggest some that don't.
 
Looking for a retina macbook pro 13 sleeve that fits perfectly. A lot of cases I've looked at online say they fit both the normal and retina MBP 13, meaning that they leave a decent amount of room on the top and sides when putting a retina MBP in them. Anyone have any suggestions? Preferably something under $50.
 
Black Leather and Felt Sleeve

A few minutes ago, I placed my order for a black Mujjo sleeve --> Mujjo website.

I had first discovered that brand when I was looking for touchscreen gloves and fell in love with their MBA 11" sleeves. As I already had an entire drawer full of different sleeves for my MBA, I never ended up ordering one from Mujjo. Now I'm waiting for the delivery of my first rMBP and thought, I'd start its sleeve collection.

As Mujjo alternatives I also considered

and



... but seeing that I already have iPad sleeves from both of them I went with something new instead. The quality of both Santi and Freiwild is amazing, btw.
 
You know, we will expect a full review and pics. Intriguing looking sleeve.

cairene2011 said:
A few minutes ago, I placed my order for a black Mujjo sleeve --> Mujjo website.

I had first discovered that brand when I was looking for touchscreen gloves and fell in love with their MBA 11" sleeves. As I already had an entire drawer full of different sleeves for my MBA, I never ended up ordering one from Mujjo. Now I'm waiting for the delivery of my first rMBP and thought, I'd start its sleeve collection.

As Mujjo alternatives I also considered

and



... but seeing that I already have iPad sleeves from both of them I went with something new instead. The quality of both Santi and Freiwild is amazing, btw.
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Carbon Fiber sticky skin

Bought a 3M ScotchPrint Carbon Fiber skin kit for my 15" Late 2013 rMBP. Covers top, bottom, and sections of the keyboard surface. Looks real nice, I think.
 

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You know, we will expect a full review and pics. Intriguing looking sleeve.
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I'll try my best, but I'm not good in writing extensive reviews about sleeves, so please bear with me. :)

So, I got the Mujjo today and it's like exactly I expected it to be after seeing the product photos. The felt is really sturdy, the leather parts are supple and all in all it reeks of good workmanship. The delivery was fast (2 days with standard), the preparing for shipment took quite some time. You couldn't change this with picking express delivery at check out, because they write on their website that express orders are not prepared faster than the regular ones.

The sleeve came in its own sleeve, sleeve-ception, which is a really nice touch.

The sleeve has one compartment for the Mac, a card compartment inside the Mac compartment and a medium, e-reader sized compartment in the front that could hold your iPad, magazine, thin wallet... etc. I don't think it would fit a charging brick, at least not with the huge UK wall plug.

I also attached some pics from my Freiwild and Santi iPad mini sleeves. They are also available for Macs, so maybe it helps someone. The Freiwild one in limone shows some waves on the bottom, that's because I spilled coffee over it and subsequently washed it - which you are not supposed to do with felt. Before washing it, it was super tight. Also you see, around the edges of the Freiwild there is some sort of stiff border. Initially, I had thought it was just there for purely aesthetical reasons, until I dropped my iPad inside the Freiwild sleeve on the tile floor at the airport.
Nothing happened to it, because this stiff border took the fall and bounced off the sleeve without harming the iPad. I have previously dropped an MBA 11" in a be.ez La Robe foam sleeve and the MBA's edge just cut right through the foam and got slightly dented from the fall. I feel this stiff felt edge on the Freiwild wouldn't allow for that.

Last, but not least, the Santi sleeve. It's beautiful raw leather, smells absolutely divine. As it's normal for leather, it changes with wear and adopts quite some character. I personally love it, but I can see that others might prefer their things not to age, so you have been warned.

Hope these reviews are okay and helpful! And I also hope I didn't break forum rules by merely posting links and no personal reviews in my original post. :)


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Edit: Mujjo originates from the Netherlands, Santi from Spain and Freiwild from Germany. Since I live in the UK, it was easy for me to get these delivered... outside Europe it might be more difficult.
 

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I'm getting a macbook pro in a couple days and I want a protective sleeve. I will be taking this to school everyday and I'm not very soft with my bag I need a good protective case. At the moment I was thinking the thule gauntlet http://www.thule.com/en/au/products/sleeves-and-cases/laptop-and-tablet-cases/laptop-sleeves-and-cases/thule-gauntlet-13-macbook-pro-sleeve-_-tl_85854221245
Can anyone suggest a more protective case or is this one good? Thanks
 
I got a Kuzy case for my 15" MBP Retina and I'm just not really loving it. Do all cases for this model have weak/loose support for the rear? The top lid feels fine but I don't like the fitment of the bottom. I had speck and incase on my previous 13" pro and those had good all around tight fit.
 
i have a thin case for my mac and the edges broken off so it slides off easy. But my friend has a 2012 MacBook Pro and his case hasn't broken off. So I'm guessing I'm not doing something right!:D
 
Good review, I have to say that leather sleeve looks really good.
cairene2011 said:
I'll try my best, but I'm not good in writing extensive reviews about sleeves, so please bear with me. :)

So, I got the Mujjo today and it's like exactly I expected it to be after seeing the product photos. The felt is really sturdy, the leather parts are supple and all in all it reeks of good workmanship. The delivery was fast (2 days with standard), the preparing for shipment took quite some time. You couldn't change this with picking express delivery at check out, because they write on their website that express orders are not prepared faster than the regular ones.

The sleeve came in its own sleeve, sleeve-ception, which is a really nice touch.

The sleeve has one compartment for the Mac, a card compartment inside the Mac compartment and a medium, e-reader sized compartment in the front that could hold your iPad, magazine, thin wallet... etc. I don't think it would fit a charging brick, at least not with the huge UK wall plug.

I also attached some pics from my Freiwild and Santi iPad mini sleeves. They are also available for Macs, so maybe it helps someone. The Freiwild one in limone shows some waves on the bottom, that's because I spilled coffee over it and subsequently washed it - which you are not supposed to do with felt. Before washing it, it was super tight. Also you see, around the edges of the Freiwild there is some sort of stiff border. Initially, I had thought it was just there for purely aesthetical reasons, until I dropped my iPad inside the Freiwild sleeve on the tile floor at the airport.
Nothing happened to it, because this stiff border took the fall and bounced off the sleeve without harming the iPad. I have previously dropped an MBA 11" in a be.ez La Robe foam sleeve and the MBA's edge just cut right through the foam and got slightly dented from the fall. I feel this stiff felt edge on the Freiwild wouldn't allow for that.

Last, but not least, the Santi sleeve. It's beautiful raw leather, smells absolutely divine. As it's normal for leather, it changes with wear and adopts quite some character. I personally love it, but I can see that others might prefer their things not to age, so you have been warned.

Hope these reviews are okay and helpful! And I also hope I didn't break forum rules by merely posting links and no personal reviews in my original post. :)


----
Edit: Mujjo originates from the Netherlands, Santi from Spain and Freiwild from Germany. Since I live in the UK, it was easy for me to get these delivered... outside Europe it might be more difficult.
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Alright, alright, this junkie grabbed it. New SF Bags large Bolt Chocolate on Black briefcase on the way... :D
 
So, hopefully within the next few days I should be able to buy my Macbook Pro and I was wondering if I should get a case? Are there any good clear ones, since part of the reason I want a Macbook is because I love the look of it.
 
Have spotted the Tech 21 clip on case/cover for my soon to arrive MBPr 13. Has anyone got one of these fitted? I'm kinda concerned it might mark the alloy?
 
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