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Help me find a sleeve for a new macbook?

In the past I've used an InCase neoprene sleeve, which works fine but is a rather boring black. I'd love to see what some more design-conscious options are. Or green options (if anyone knows of any).

Thanks!

posted by munckee on May 31st 2007 at 5:07am
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munckee... I've been looking for new a new sleeve myself. Here are some stylish options:

Built NY
http://www.builtny.com/VGCMS/vg_root/site_root/showPage.php?pageID=1563

Flight 001
http://www.flight001.com/store/trip.htm?sid=448&view=all

SFMoMA
http://sfmoma.stores.yahoo.net/sulasl.html

I still haven't found one that grabs me yet, but am leaning towards the the Built NY in green.

posted by Enrique on May 31st 2007 at 11:37am
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Thanks Enrique. Here's a few more that I've found, but I'm still keeping an eye out for something that really grabs me.

Applesac:
http://applesac.com/original

Booq Vyper:
http://booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.65/.f

Crumpler:
http://www.crumplerbags.com/Cart/index.php?catId=5

Red Maloo:
http://www.redmaloo.com/index_f.php

Tom Bihn:
http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB1300

Sumo:
http://www.sumocases.com/store/index.php/cPath/37_34/XTCsid/7lu5n78og8q5kurfnm4aqu4u96

STM:
http://www.stmbags.com.au/glove

9 to 5:
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/gadgets/9-to-5-Laptop-Sleeve/

Anyway, the list goes on. But I'm not catching anything that really grabs me yet. I want something fun and funky or green/sustainable. The ones from the SFMomo look pretty cool. The 9 to 5 is fun, but the finish doesn't look so great to me. Please keep them coming!

posted by munckee on June 1st 2007 at 5:31am
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Another:
http://www.electricbaby.com/c-6-laptop-sleeves.aspx

posted by munckee on June 1st 2007 at 5:38am
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SFBags sleeves are nice. I've got one for my old Titanium Powerbook, and it has held up well:
http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases.htm
You can specify if you want a flap over the top, or just a strap. You can also add a should strap, etc.

posted by Mark on June 1st 2007 at 7:51am
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Thanks munckee. Digging some of the electricbaby options.

posted by Enrique on June 1st 2007 at 9:09am
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Yeah, I like their eye for design as well. The vinyl kills me though. I've never thought much of vinyl as a "cutting edge" or attractive fabric.

posted by munckee on June 1st 2007 at 10:38am
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Kinda digging the felt ones here:
http://www.burninglove.de/shop/index.php?cPath=42_51

posted by munckee on June 1st 2007 at 12:14pm
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This is a great resource... keep those links coming! Has anyone used the AppleSacs in person? I'm also really liking that Tom Bihn cork laptop sleeve. How protective do you all think they'd be?

posted by betsbillabong on June 2nd 2007 at 3:00am
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For the ultimate in protection, greeness, and creativity, keep the bubble-wrap from your next mailing (or get some at work) and make your own. Clear packing tape and some water paint goes a long way.

posted by SeanG on June 3rd 2007 at 7:30am
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I second the recommendation for the Waterfield SleeveCase; http://www.sfbags.com/products/sleevecases/sleevecases.htm

Amazing quality--it will last longer than your laptop. Also the customer service is top notch.

posted by Mactacular on June 14th 2007 at 8:35am
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