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8 Replies Last post: Nov 22, 2008 7:50 PM by PepperCat  
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HandyMac
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Aug 13, 2008 2:13 PM

Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?

I'm getting a new MacBook for a client who tends to be rather rough on his equipment; his old iBook's case has a couple of chunks missing (he doesn't know how it happened). So I'm looking for some protection for the MacBook. He'll be carrying it in a backpack, so what's needed is some kind of tough sleeve/case that fits the MacBook itself; no need for pockets for power adapter, etc. Anyone have any suggestions?
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rab777hp
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1. Aug 13, 2008 2:49 PM in response to: HandyMac
Re: Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?
Try some of these:

http://www.skinstyler.com/

http://macbooksleeve.com/

http://www.notebooks.com/2008/01/16/rhino-skin-aluminum-case-for-macbook/
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HandyMac
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2. Aug 16, 2008 4:59 PM in response to: rab777hp
Re: Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?
Thanks, rab777hp, I'll check them out.
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oldestmacuser
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3. Aug 17, 2008 7:28 AM in response to: HandyMac
Re: Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?
I am using Crumpler for my MacBook and I have to say that it is perfect!
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4. Aug 17, 2008 9:39 PM in response to: HandyMac
Re: Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?
I've got the Tucano SecondSkin and it's very good. I use it just to store it in the house when I am not around or when I am out somewhere and not using it in my backpack. It fits the macs perfectly because it was desinged for them. I've got a macbook pro 17inch. Not too expensive either. $30 hereat macmall
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Dan Frakes
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5. Aug 20, 2008 10:26 PM in response to: HandyMac
Re: Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?
Here are a number of recent articles we've done on on sleeves and shells:

http://www.macworld.com/article/59448/2007/08/sleevesbrief1.html

http://www.macworld.com/article/59499/2007/08/rigidcases.html

http://www.macworld.com/article/59566/2007/08/sleevesinbrief3.html

http://www.macworld.com/article/58317/2007/06/brentmbsleeve.html

Dan Frakes | Senior Editor, Macworld
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HandyMac
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6. Aug 21, 2008 1:52 PM in response to: Dan Frakes
Re: Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?
Thanks, Dan; I'll check 'em out.
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7. Nov 15, 2008 10:18 PM in response to: HandyMac
Re: Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?

Not sure if you're still looking for a sleeve - but check out Simon & Cleo. They have some neat stuff. I did not find any reviews for their products on Macworld - worth looking at. I am liking the Pure Rebel laptop sleeve and they just added them for the new Aluminum Macbook.
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8. Nov 22, 2008 7:50 PM in response to: MacAndCheese
Re: Protective sleeve/case for MacBook?

Hey! I saw that you recommended Simon & Cleo and i checked them out. I loved their stuff! I got the Imperial Knight sleeve (http://www.simonandcleo.com/product_p/cbr009.nb.htm) from them and its amazing!

I'll be putting their wallet on my "christmas want list"! They have a matching wallet for the sleeve i got!! (http://www.simonandcleo.com/product_p/cbr009.wl.htm)

thanks for the recommendation!

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