I was searching for a durable sleeve to cover my Apple MacBook so it can play well with my Dell laptop in my backpack. I didn’t need to get another laptop bag. All I needed was a laptop sleeve to slip my Apple MacBook into so that the case doesn’t get scuffed up in my bag. Yes, I know I’m spoiling it.
In my search, a co-worker recommended the SleeveCase by WaterField Designs. I decided to give it a try and ordered one a few days ago. The order process was painless. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to get a personalized note from Melissa written on the sales receipt thanking me for my order. You never get that kind of attention from Amazon.com.
You can call me obsessive on the number of pictures, but I wanted to be able to take as many photos for those who are curious to know how well the sleeve worked with the Apple MacBook. When searching for a quality sleeve, I didn’t find any photos with the Apple MacBook and SleeveCase side by side… until now.
Here are the photos:
Laptop sleeve from WaterField Designs. This is the vertical orientation SleeveCase sized perfectly for the 13inch MacBook.
Showing the other side of the sleeve.
Slid the MacBook halfway into the sleeve.
Snug fit of the MacBook into the SleeveCase.
The strap latches securely.
MacBook sitting on top of sleeve with my site displayed shamelessly.
Resting nicely on top of sleeve.
Different angle.
Final thoughts: The case is well made and very sturdy for less than $50 shipped. The MacBook slides tightly into the sleeve. There’s no chance for it to slip out even if you didn’t have the strap securing the opening. When ordering, you have different options such as horizontal orientation (sleeve opens from the side), a flap to fully cover the opening and a shoulder strap (at additional costs). I picked the vertical opening because that’s how I will be storing it in my backpack. I wanted the option to be able to slide out my laptop without taking the sleeve out of the bag.
I can’t fully comment on the protection since I’ve only had it for a day. I’ve heard you can toss and drop the sleeve with the laptop inside. I don’t think I will be testing that intentionally any time soon.
Be sure to check out the SleeveCase when shopping for a sleeve for your laptop.
Update (11/14/06): Amazon.com has a durable alternative to the SleeveCase (Brenthaven Edge I Sleeve) available for roughly the same price.
4 responses so far ↓
1 Liz // Jun 8, 2006 at 8:48 pm
That’s pretty nifty. I might get that for my dad for father’s day, he treats his new powerbook as if it were his newborn baby,
2 Erwin // Jun 8, 2006 at 9:06 pm
That’s purrttyyyy. When you going to review your machine? =)
3 Marlo // Jun 9, 2006 at 1:45 am
Liz: He’s going to love it. I highly recommend it.
Erwin: I was hoping to read your review of the MacBook in a few days. It makes a great self b-day present! :).
4 Apurva // Jul 30, 2008 at 12:32 pm
The style is nice but what about someone who wants a tight fitting stylish macbook sleeve, especially the fashion forward female population. I bought my sleeve from http://www.bellamela.etsy.com. It is handmade, tightly fitting, offering the scratch resistance I need and fits nicely in my bag. Not to mention affordable.
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