Minimum sleeve for 11.6 MBA?

[Kachadurian]

I'm pretty sure this has been talked to death but I can't find the answer.

I'm looking for a bare minimum neoprene or otherwise sleeve for my 11.6 MBA.

No second pockets, no carry strap, It doesn't even need to close. I just want to slip it in and then put it in another bag that doesn't have a padded slot.

Any ideas?

Tom

 

[Over Achiever]

SFBags Waterfield Sleeve. Does exactly what you ask it to do (that said, I'm underwhelmed)

http://www.sfbags.com/products/laptopsuedejacket/laptopsuedejacket.htm

EDIT: Never mind, does not provide enough protection if you're slipping it into a nonpadded slot.

 

[Aboo]

If you are not in a hurry, it sounds like incase has finally made a 11.6" version of their sleeve. Its neoprene and its pretty well padded, and its something you can slip in an unpadded backpack.

Here is a picture of it:

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/H3834ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

The reason why I say "if you are not in a hurry" is because, availability of this sleeve in the US is still unknown.

 

[mixvio]

SFBags Waterfield Sleeve. Does exactly what you ask it to do (that said, I'm underwhelmed)

http://www.sfbags.com/products/laptopsuedejacket/laptopsuedejacket.htm

EDIT: Never mind, does not provide enough protection if you're slipping it into a nonpadded slot.

I've been looking for something that is simply a simple sleeve to protect my 13" Air from scratches inside my bag and I think this is absolutely perfect. I wanted something thin and little more than a skin over the outside of the machine. I just ordered one.

 

[Aboo]

I've been looking for something that is simply a simple sleeve to protect my 13" Air from scratches inside my bag and I think this is absolutely perfect. I wanted something thin and little more than a skin over the outside of the machine. I just ordered one.

You may also want to look at Radtech sleevz which are more form fitting and cheaper than the sfbags option.

 

[flatfoot]

I have a Cool Bananas ShockProof sleeve. It was quite affordable and provides good protection in a non-padded backpack.

 

[peapody]

I recall some users got an incipio sleeve off of amazon. But could be wrong.

 

[pmgmac]

I just got my Tom Bihn horizontal Cache for my Air 11 -- well made, very protective, good fit (I also got their Ristretto for Air 11, which is also great).

link

 

[littledude8209]

I'm pretty sure this has been talked to death but I can't find the answer.

I'm looking for a bare minimum neoprene or otherwise sleeve for my 11.6 MBA.

No second pockets, no carry strap, It doesn't even need to close. I just want to slip it in and then put it in another bag that doesn't have a padded slot.

Any ideas?

Tom

http://www.nedrelow.com/sleeveforipad.html

i have this one for my 13.3" macbook air. i absolutely love it hope this helps ^_^

(scroll down and you will see the laptop options)

 

[elwood58]

I have the Radtech Sleeve, along with the screen protector, and love them. I carry my MBA in a messenger bag, with a padded area, but wanted something to protect from scratches etc.

It is kind of expensive for what you get material wise, but I am very happy with the purchase.

 

[hfg]

I just got my Tom Bihn horizontal Cache for my Air 11 -- well made, very protective, good fit (I also got their Ristretto for Air 11, which is also great).

link

Does yours fit quite tight for the last 1/2" or so of insertion ( ) which makes it pretty hard to extract without a lot of effort?

-howard

 

[pmgmac]

Does yours fit quite tight for the last 1/2" or so of insertion ( ) which makes it pretty hard to extract without a lot of effort?

-howard

The fit is snug, but it comes out easily if I just pinch the case at the far side of the flap. The air goes in sharp side first; if I hold the computer from the hinge side with the flap side of the case up, the sleeve does not fall off from gravity, but is easy to pull off with two fingers pinching in the middle (if that makes any sense ...)

 

[hfg]

The fit is snug, but it comes out easily if I just pinch the case at the far side of the flap. The air goes in sharp side first; if I hold the computer from the hinge side with the flap side of the case up, the sleeve does not fall off from gravity, but is easy to pull off with two fingers pinching in the middle (if that makes any sense ...)

Thanks...

Hmm ... mine seems to take "excessive force" to get it all the way into the case so the flap closes flush with the top. Then you really have to pinch it hard to grip it enough to extract it from the case. I was hoping it would loosen up with use, but it doesn't seem to be doing that.

I should probably contact the manufacturer and see if it was perhaps made too tight at the bottom.

-howard

 

[mixvio]

You may also want to look at Radtech sleevz which are more form fitting and cheaper than the sfbags option.

Well, the price difference for the 13" Air is like four bucks, so I'm not going to stress over that. I don't really care for the way their sleeves look, though.

 

[psirix]

I just purchased the 11" sleeve from Incase - Apple doesn't have it listed in the US store yet.

https://www.goincase.com/products/detail/neoprene-sleeve-cl57801

 

[leetle.yang]

Autumn's Straight Jacket has an extra touch of class if you care to spend a bit more.

http://autumshere.com/straight-jacket/

 

[peapody]

I just purchased the 11" sleeve from Incase - Apple doesn't have it listed in the US store yet.

https://www.goincase.com/products/detail/neoprene-sleeve-cl57801

I got gift cards ready and waiting for the case to come to the apple store haha. It's $54 shipped to me in CA. $$$$$$ for a neoprene sleeve no matter how high quality.

 

[oakie]

I recall some users got an incipio sleeve off of amazon. But could be wrong.

nope. you're absolutely correct. they have both the orion sleeve made of pleather: http://goo.gl/qtbcY as well as suede sleeves for a bit more.

Moshi also makes a nice neoprene sleeve called the Muse if you want a bit of cushioning that features no zips to scratch or velcro to annoy and the outer shell is microfiber, allowing one to use it as a cleaning tool: http://www.moshimonde.com

Booq also has a neoprene sleeve that's very minimalistic.

i personally have the Moshi Muse for my 13" 2010 Air and LURVE it.

 

[jevel]

I bought this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-11-Inch-Bla...ultDomain_0&hash=item230cc38161#ht_1225wt_907

(Not from this exact seller, but looks to be quite a few selling these out of Hong Kong.)

Tight fit and really cheap, but does the job nicely.

-KJ

EDIT: Pasted the wrong link there at first...