Well, I don't know if this will lead to permanent (cosmetic) damage... but I wouldn't want my MacBook to look like this at any time to be honest...poor baby...??shall I be worried about tomtoc case?
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MacBook Pro Bags, Sleeves, and Cases Thread
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shall I be worried about tomtoc case?
Looks like some kind of reaction to the inside of that bag. Does it wipe off?
Yes it was super tight to the point where I it would take me forcing the last quarter of the machine in with 15 lbs of pressure and made me uncomfortable , no joke. Then it would still stick out enough where the rubber latch would touch the side of the MacBook.
It was so tight if you flipped the case upside down with the case open the unit wouldn't slip out on its own.
I would be curious to know someone else's experience with that Sleeve.
Most likely I will just pull my WF Dash Sleeve Waxed Canvas I had used for my 15" 2019 out of storage and use that instead.
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I agree. The person wasn't rude or anything but it was surprising to me they just told me to send it back , not that that's a bad thing either lol.
Incase did the same thing to me and I was shocked. I wanted them to ask about it, apologize, try to make it right etc. Nope, just got a "ok, send it back. here is return label. thanks"
shall I be worried about tomtoc case?
I would not use that, yikes.
Thanks. You just sold me on the matte version for the 14" while I'm waiting for TwelveSouth to make a new BookBook for the 14s. Did you have any troubles in reapplying it if you were off on it the first time?
BL.
The skin is thick, so you have to be very careful when you apply. When I applied the cover skin to my M1 MBA, I had to remove partially and wasn’t paying attention… ended up with a noticeable crease mark once fully and correctly applied.
Yes, I do not want to try it. So I am thinking to return it and not put my loved M1 Max into it.
Amazon package arrived. I got a sleeve/stand and a bag for the MacBook Pro 16 M1. I wasn’t expecting much from Amazon but, this is actually a very good combination & good quality too.
It’s the Lacdo protective laptop sleeve case and Nillkin laptop sleeve case (transforms into a stand)
I’m attaching a quick video and pic
Video of the bag/sleeve
It’s the Lacdo protective laptop sleeve case and Nillkin laptop sleeve case (transforms into a stand)
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Agreed w/ @beach bum . Mine went on fine in the first pass. Any vinyl wrap is tricky, and once adhered, if you have to peel it up, you need to do it slowly and not hard - otherwise it'll stretch. If you have a blow dryer close by, you can heat up the vinyl to loosen the adhesive and also relax the vinyl back, before you re-smooth it down. dBrand had some application videos from what I remember and they were really helpful. It's all in the setup and initial alignment.
Good to know.. Also, odes it add to the overall thickness of the Mac itself? I'm assuming no, but want to be careful to not be shut out of the case I'm wanting to put it in, when that case is released.
BL.
I have used this case for several years and can confirm that it eventually leaves these marks on your MacBook. They are not permanent and they wipe off.shall I be worried about tomtoc case?
Once applied, the thickness of the skin is barely noticeable and doesn’t add any undue thickness to the MBP. Going by memory, the skin is slightly thicker than contact paper and more rigid.
@bradl - putting a rigid case on top of the skin may be a little much. The skin is gonna be maybe 1-1.5mm thicker, so don‘t be surprised if your cover has a hard time snapping on (or doesn’t). I wouldn’t force it. Also, if I were doing this - I would really decide one way (either case or skin) or the other, but not both. If you like the look of the skin on the laptop, why cover it with a case? I do use a leather padded sleeve if I want to transport it out of the house (sfbags/waterfield Vero Sleeve) and the skinned laptop fits in side. I also plan on using Apple’s Leather Sleeve (delivers this Friday 🤞) - but maybe in a padded laptop bag or compartment since the Apole sleeve is really just a sheath of leather.
Also consider heat buildup. This skin will add a minor bit to heat retention, but added with a case, it may be warmer than you expect.
Oh, I agree, and to be honest, I'm not putting a hard case on the Mac. My choice of case is actually the BookBook for Mac case by TwelveSouth:
I currently have this on my mid-2011 13" MBA, which works great. So I'm not worried about heat on this, but just if a skin like dbrand will add thickness to it to the point where it would be too thick for the case. It doesn't appear so, so I should be in good shape.
BL.
Agreed…It’ll be real sharp! Congrats on your new MBP - I’m following along all day with you and everyone there. Between the iPhone 13 and AW S7 and now MBPs, it’s been a seriously entertaining pre-order and launch month+. Cheers!Oh, I agree, and to be honest, I'm not putting a hard case on the Mac. My choice of case is actually the BookBook for Mac case by TwelveSouth:
I currently have this on my mid-2011 13" MBA, which works great. So I'm not worried about heat on this, but just if a skin like dbrand will add thickness to it to the point where it would be too thick for the case. It doesn't appear so, so I should be in good shape.
BL.
Edit: I may have to look at the Bookbook cases, too. Digging it!
They're great. A lot of people think that it's just posh eye candy, but honestly, they've saved me a good $2500. About 5 months after I bought my MBA and iPad , my house was broken into. The idiots tried to take everything expensive that they could (mainly got away with my DSLR and my Playstation 3), but both my iPad and Mac were still there on the bookshelf, hiding in plain sight. They passed over everything on our bookshelves because they only saw them as books.
When played right, security by obscurity definitely works.
BL.
Very pleased to find that my new 14in MBP fits perfectly into my Tom Bihn Brain cell that was made for 13in laptops. They're not made anymore, but I love the thing. Fits like a glove.
Depends on the brand. I used the Mosh IGlaze for my 16inch for over a year and I had no problems. It's also 65 bucks for the Moshi. However, its well worth it to protect your investment. Very easy installation and removal. Also it was mint when I sold my 16inch I9.
Good choice. I have the same for my 2019 model. Best sleeve ever, super protective.