This film looks great and am tempted to get it for my MBP. My only concern is what could happen to the laptop material after a lengthy period of this skin being on.
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MacBook Pro Bags, Sleeves, and Cases Thread
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great question, it depends on what you mean by lengthy period. 1-2 years is probably fine, but you wouldn't want to leave that on for any longer as the adhesive can make it very difficult to remove. Plus the film made turn yellow or dirty by then. I had this one on another Macbook for 6 months and took it off because I was selling it and when I took it off, there was nothing on the macbook and no damages was cause by the film.
I'm so embarrassingly protective of mine that I just couldn't put any of these films on. I'd constantly be thinking about whats going on under that film 😱 🤣
My tip - don’t buy one of the sleeves originally made for the 13” macbook pro, listed on Apple’s online store as compatible with the 14” macbook pro. It’s very tight and my zip broke after a year. Forget the brand….
Maybe they’ve updated them now, but i bought mine in late 2021 and the sleeve was supposedly good for the 14” according to apple’s store…
I mean, it’s just a laptop lol
prob be replace in 3-5 years
I kept my Mac Pro from release in 2009 to 2023. I mothered this one too. I still have it, albeit it no longer powers on 😢
Damn. Nice one. And I thought my 11 years for my MBA 11” was good. Think it’ll still be okay if I get the swollen battery replaced.
I will get the Pro fixed but right now can't justify the cost. I did try to do it myself but didn't get far due to not being at all DIY minded 🤦
Harber London sent me the wrong sleeve, mildly frustrating while my brand new MBA sits here with no protection. They have been notified, will report back how they handle the situation.
Update*
They apologized for the mistake and sent out the correct unit promptly. Even allowed me to keep the first unit! Harber London seems to be a great company, will buy more!
Update*
They apologized for the mistake and sent out the correct unit promptly. Even allowed me to keep the first unit! Harber London seems to be a great company, will buy more!
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I’ve had over the years Harber, Von Holzhausen, incase, Hard Graft and now Ryan sleeves for my MacBooks.
I like the VH envelope for my last machine but they’re very expensive and a bit heavy for my new MBP16.I also liked the old incase icon sleeve but they don’t make them for the 16. I’ve gone with a Ryan leather sleeve and it’s really nice - good leather, very well stitched, monogrammed and in a lovely colour (turquoise and orange). And it was a good price relative to eg Woolnut, which was also a good sleeve.
(I wouldn’t go with the Harber or Hard Graft sleeves again because both of them stretched too much, too quickly and became baggy).
I like the VH envelope for my last machine but they’re very expensive and a bit heavy for my new MBP16.I also liked the old incase icon sleeve but they don’t make them for the 16. I’ve gone with a Ryan leather sleeve and it’s really nice - good leather, very well stitched, monogrammed and in a lovely colour (turquoise and orange). And it was a good price relative to eg Woolnut, which was also a good sleeve.
(I wouldn’t go with the Harber or Hard Graft sleeves again because both of them stretched too much, too quickly and became baggy).
I can't remember Waterfield ever having sales, and I've bought 4 or 5 bags over the past 10+ years. That said, if you're going to spend big on a Waterfield bag, it will be worth the asking price.
Thanks. With the exchange rate and shipping to Canada their products are not cheap! But I think you’re right, they are worth the price.
I just re-waxed one of their bags. It is lasting a long time, and still looks beautiful. 🤩
Awesome to hear! I just ordered a Vitesse brief with a neo sleeve for my new MacBook Pro M3 Max 16”!
Anyone with a 16” Nomad leather sleeve know if it fits the 2023 version of the 16” MacBook Pro ?
I use the Muzetto (medium) bag from WaterField Designs in San Francisco with my 14" MacBook Pro.
If you don't mind me asking how is the fit on the Ryan sleeve? Is the leather tight so that it feels like you have to force the laptop in? Thanks.