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Macpilot · May 1, 2003, 08:57 PM

Anybody here know and good sleeve case for the Powerbook 17 other than the Marware sportfolio and JR Hill model?

I like those models but have not made my mind up yet.

I like the slim, form fitting cases, without the loud designs.

Just ordered a 17 and need a sleeve.

Thanks!

Jayman20 · May 1, 2003, 09:03 PM

www.timbuk2.com makes a laptop sleeve ( Under accesories). The XXL fits the 17" powerbook. I use it with one of thier messenger bags. A word of caution, when I say sleeve it is just that. No pockets or room to carry anything else, as they are ment to be used inside another bag. Im not sure if that is what you are looking for or not, but it is very nicely suited for its purpose.

chipchen · May 1, 2003, 09:06 PM

I just got the ACME made bag from www.acmemade.com and I love it. It just so happened that it arrived the SAME DAY as my 17 inch powerbook. It's very well protected in the bag and it feels very solid. It has one extra pocket which can hold the AC adapter and maybe a few CDs and that's it. Simple and easy. I would recommend it.

Macpilot · May 1, 2003, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the quick info guys!

gururafiki · May 1, 2003, 10:07 PM

I really like my Tom Bihn mitre sleeve.
http://www.tombihn.com/Merchant2/mer...egory_Code=300

b3t4 · May 2, 2003, 05:35 AM

abertram (another dude in this forum) and me have been building our own ones. you can see them here

http://homepage.mac.com/abertram/PhotoAlbum5.html

we are about to print on them and then they will be done.

yours

b3t4 and bertram inc.

xylon · May 2, 2003, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by b3t4:
abertram (another dude in this forum) and me have been building our own ones. you can see them here

http://homepage.mac.com/abertram/PhotoAlbum5.html

we are about to print on them and then they will be done.

yours

b3t4 and bertram inc.

Wow, not bad. If I had seen those before I would've considered picking one up, that is if they were for sale.

I got a PowerSleeve17 from booq bags. Haven't received it yet, but should be getting it sometime this week.

tritonus · May 2, 2003, 09:58 AM

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.p...hreadid=154307

Here's my list of sleeves for the 17" PowerBook:

- SleeveCase -> sfbags.com
- LaptopSleeve XXL -> timbuk2.com
- PowerSleeve 17 -> booqbags.com
- Mitre -> tombinh.com
- Monolith -> tombinh.com
- SportFolio Extreme -> marware.com
- Second Skin -> apple.com / tucano.it
- Titanium Cover -> zahara.ch
- MacCase Sleeves -> jambags.com
- Brenthaven sleeve, with bag/backpack only -> apple.com / brenthaven.com
- Slim 17" -> acmemade.com

tritonus · May 2, 2003, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by xylon:
I got a PowerSleeve17 from booq bags. Haven't received it yet, but should be getting it sometime this week.

I'm deciding betwwen booqbags.com's PowerSleeve 17 and sfbags.com's SleeveCase. Can you post pictures and a review?

xylon · May 2, 2003, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by tritonus:
I'm deciding betwwen booqbags.com's PowerSleeve 17 and sfbags.com's SleeveCase. Can you post pictures and a review?

I'll let you know as soon as it comes in. I'm still waiting on it. Keep an eye on your PM's.

tritonus · May 2, 2003, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by xylon:
I'll let you know as soon as it comes in. I'm still waiting on it. Keep an eye on your PM's.

Thanks!

slffl · May 2, 2003, 11:20 AM

I would recommend one with a detachable shoulder strap. I have Brenthaven sleeve which only has a handle and it gets annoying not being able to sling it over a shoulder.

gururafiki · May 2, 2003, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by b3t4:
abertram (another dude in this forum) and me have been building our own ones. you can see them here

http://homepage.mac.com/abertram/PhotoAlbum5.html

we are about to print on them and then they will be done.

yours

b3t4 and bertram inc.

pretty cool. when will you start to sell them, and how much?

wanderlust · May 2, 2003, 01:43 PM

Since I have a nice leather laptop case already, I'm needing just a protective sleeve as well. Doesn't look like it's been posted yet, but I found I nice one here...

http://www.macyummies.com/ma17poptisl.html

NightEyes · May 2, 2003, 04:12 PM

Another vote for www.sfbags.com

I love my 17" Sleevecase. The Cargo bags are great too!

tritonus · May 3, 2003, 02:39 AM

Originally posted by wanderlust:
Since I have a nice leather laptop case already, I'm needing just a protective sleeve as well. Doesn't look like it's been posted yet, but I found I nice one here...

http://www.macyummies.com/ma17poptisl.html

That's also on my list:

- MacCase Sleeves -> jambags.com

tritonus · May 3, 2003, 02:41 AM

Originally posted by NightEyes:
Another vote for www.sfbags.com

I love my 17" Sleevecase. The Cargo bags are great too!

Can you post pictures of the 17" model?

mutron · May 3, 2003, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by tritonus:
That's also on my list:

- MacCase Sleeves -> jambags.com

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Hi this sleeve looks really nice.....
Anyone that already have one for the 15''
is it too big to fit in another bag?

Thanks!!!!

tritonus · May 7, 2003, 04:49 AM

Does anyone have pictures of their 17" PB sleeve?

PLEASE POST

I'm especially interested in:
- PowerSleeve 17 by booqbags.com
- SleeveCase by sfbags.com

Thanks!

Macpilot · May 7, 2003, 08:17 AM

Just got my Marware Sportfolio. Very nice.

Fits the machine very well.

Check out

http://www.marware.com/SFExtreme.html

to see it.

I think it is a great combination of protection, size, looks, and price.

phedge · May 7, 2003, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by tritonus:
Does anyone have pictures of their 17" PB sleeve?

PLEASE POST

I'm especially interested in:
- PowerSleeve 17 by booqbags.com
- SleeveCase by sfbags.com

Thanks!

I looked at both those sleeves. The booqbag is only portrait, so wouldn't work well inside a briefcase style carry bag.

After using the SleeveCase by sfbags for a week, decided I needed more room and exchanged it for a RacerX. Sorry no pics, but the sfbags sleeve is very slick if you only want to carry your pb.

HTH

tritonus · May 7, 2003, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by phedge:
I looked at both those sleeves. The booqbag is only portrait, so wouldn't work well inside a briefcase style carry bag.

After using the SleeveCase by sfbags for a week, decided I needed more room and exchanged it for a RacerX. Sorry no pics, but the sfbags sleeve is very slick if you only want to carry your pb.

HTH

Thanks. Portrait would be fine, so I can carry it in my backpack.

The third option is Tucano's Second Skin Sleeve. They sell it at European Apple's store, also see www.tucano.it