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crunked · Jul 16, 2004 , 11:24 AM

Originally posted by Ryan1524:
is it one of the attachables?? i saw those too, and i think it's almsot the perfect size for 12" PBs. and it looks, and i think works, a LOT like the Powersleeve12 from Booq. but for the price, it's great value.

yea, it's one of the attachables! It's very good quality and an excellent value!

it's also a good size for the 12" iBooks and Powerbooks!

here are some pics:

buffman · Jul 16, 2004 , 03:56 PM

Didn't go thru all the post.

I use a RoadWIred MegaMedia Bag (www.roadwired.com)

Used as a standard work bag x 3 yrs, until I picked up the 17" last year. My PB slides right into the rear compartment, with enough cushion all around, plus many zippered compartments for accessories, and the occasional paperwork. Fits under airline seat loaded, though admittedly with a little push.

Also sells sleeves, though nothing for a 17" PB yet. Mike ( the owner) says he's working on acquiring one soon.

iomatic · Jul 17, 2004 , 05:01 PM

Just wanted to report in that the zeroshock sleeve works as you fall up stairs in flipflop/slippers and slam the powerbook (12") on to a hardwood floor.

no damage.

olePigeon · Jul 17, 2004 , 05:26 PM

Sweet. Just ordered two 15" Zeroshock sleeves and 2 titatnium "PowerBook" ScreensavRz from RadTech.

Probably get here before my laptop. Estimated time for shipping is 2 weeks, I think cuz of the promotional code I had to use to buy it.

wuzup101 · Jul 17, 2004 , 11:31 PM

Okay well I just got my stuff from RadTech! Came before my PB was even shipped (which it was today). I'll post some pictures when I get all the stuff, as any loving PB owner would. I purchased the Glove sleeve, a sexy grey "Powerbook" screensavRZ, and a set of Wildeepz. I'm not sure if I'm going to need the Wildeepz yet; however, since I just dropped 2k on a PB I won't be too mad if I don't need them! My PB arrives on the 21st, so I can't wait!

quadraphonic · Jul 18, 2004 , 09:51 AM

Just a caveat for the Screensavrz.. its been mentioned in another thread that due to the thickness of the cloth, you still get light keyboard impressions on the LCD, though they are easily wiped away. I've been using the thin sheet that came with my PB with no problems.

olePigeon · Jul 18, 2004 , 05:19 PM

Originally posted by quadraphonic:
Just a caveat for the Screensavrz.. its been mentioned in another thread that due to the thickness of the cloth, you still get light keyboard impressions on the LCD, though they are easily wiped away. I've been using the thin sheet that came with my PB with no problems.

Is this still true with the newer version of the PowerBooks? I read somewhere that these new revisions have about a 1/16" (1 mm) gap when the screen is closed. Seems to me that Apple did that intentionally to reduce the keyboard impact on the screen.

STAT · Jul 18, 2004 , 05:52 PM

Originally posted by flukewurm:
http://www.jambags.com/MacCase%20Sleeves.htm - very close again.. but zipperless design. they say this is an advantage cuz zippers will cause scratches. is this always true with something like an aluminum powerbook?

Those things look like hemorrhoid pillows.

STAT · 08:33 PM

You know...I REALLY wish I could get a 16"-17" North Face Computer Sleeve.

I bought this one for my iBook back in 2001 and it's the best case I've ever seen. It's perfect to go in a backpack, but is also great on its own (since it has the snap strap to keep it closed and the nice handle to carry it horizontally). Here, take a look...

Now if only The North Face still made them.

<edited to add>: I forgot to mention that the flap has Velcro on it and the strap can be cinched down nice and tight, so the computer ain't going anywhere once it's in the case.

daiSho · Jul 18, 2004 , 10:23 PM

can anyone recommend a nice leather satchel or backpack for a 17" Powerbook? i really like the format of the "booq" offerings, but was hoping for something vaguely fitted and in nice leather that would accomodate my PB in a fitted sleeve... can anyone suggest something like this perhaps..?

quadraphonic · Jul 18, 2004 , 11:42 PM

Just playing Devil's Advocate, but I think you should consider a ballistic nylon backpack or satchel. It'll hold up a litle better to the rubs and scrapes of the world. That said, I believe Targus carries some pretty decent messenger bags in leather. I'm not sure about their back packs. InCase also has a pretty nice leather sleeve and case.

STAT · Jul 19, 2004 , 12:47 AM

I'm looking at TUMI's ballistic nylong offerings. This bag here, their Vesey Computer Messenger Bag, looks like a good option for 17" PowerBook users. As always with TUMI, it's an extremely high-quality product. Anyway, I'm considering getting one.

Calamity · Jul 20, 2004 , 01:31 PM

I picked up that Gap sleeve for my 12" PB and I find it's a little too big, especially at the top. I'm not sure whether to keep it or return it; I just wanted a simple sleeve to put in a backpack, but I don't want the PB flopping around inside it. Hrm.

It's definitely good value for the price... if only it was a teeny bit smaller. Maybe it fits the iBooks better.

azdude · Jul 21, 2004 , 10:51 AM

I'm pretty sure I'm about to order a Brain Bag and Brain Cell for my 15".

Any reason I shouldn't? It's hella-expensive, but I can't find anything else that satisfies me as much... I want a thin, sleek, sleeve with a *HARD* enclosure, and an accompanying backpack with *plenty* of storage space that doesn't scream "computer" and that is comfortable to wear.

I think I'm pretty much sold on the cases... how about color? It's either Black, Steel or Crimson... opinions?

(My #2 choice is a Booq BP3 with a Powersleeve14, but it doesn't seem to have quite as much (A) storage, (B) quality, and (C) the sleeve is huge.... although it looks more comfortable.)

daiSho · 04:22 PM

can anyone tell me if my 17" Powerbook will fit into a Booq case if its alreadi in a Marware sleeve? i cannot tell from the dimensions whether it would fit or not..?

also, has anyone broken down and bought one of the new Powerbook cases from Spymac? i've seen others mention them in this thread but noone has offered any opinion on them... they look pretty nice to me from the limited pictures, different then many of the other offerings out there. anyone..?

crunked · Jul 23, 2004 , 12:00 AM

Originally posted by Calamity:
I picked up that Gap sleeve for my 12" PB and I find it's a little too big, especially at the top. I'm not sure whether to keep it or return it; I just wanted a simple sleeve to put in a backpack, but I don't want the PB flopping around inside it. Hrm.

It's definitely good value for the price... if only it was a teeny bit smaller. Maybe it fits the iBooks better.

yea, it's probably a tad too big for the 12" Powerbook cause the 12" iBook is a bit bigger!

im_noahselby · Jul 24, 2004 , 08:40 AM

After reading much of this thread, I think I've settled on a few possible sleeves for my 12" PB. Whatever I choose will go in my messenger bag and the PowerBook will be placed with no more than one textbook. The sleeve does not have to be a hard shell, as I would only be commuting to and from school, but some protection would be nice.

For my specific needs, I'd prefer something small with a minimalist look. I would like whatever I choose to hug my 12" PowerBook and hold it like a glove.

1) Mareware's "Sharkskin" 12" sleeve seems like it would meet my criteria. It also seems to represent the best value of the sleeve's I've looked at. The only thing I'm unsure of is how durable it is? Is the padding sufficient enough to protect the PowerBook if dropped or lightly banged in my bag?

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

2) Timbuk2's small "Laptop Zip Sleeve" says it fits 12" PB's and sub-notebook PCs. I'm guessing this means I can expect some loose space? I like this bag and it would be at the top of my list, if I only knew how well it fit the 12" PB?

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/catalog/c...?categoryId=21

3) Crumpler's 12" "School Hymn" seems to be the most durable of the three and also has the minimalist look I was looking for in a protective sleeve. However, I read a report on here that someone had to resort to using styrofoam to fill up all the extra space. Is the 12" size of this specific Crumpler case going to fit my PowerBook like a glove? Anyone who has a 12" variation of this case, I'd appreciate any comments you might have.

http://www.crumplerusa.com/products/...hool_hymn.html

Out of these three selections, I hope someone can help me. I'm completely lost as to which one to go with...

Thanks,
Noah

Ryan1524 · Jul 24, 2004 , 09:48 AM

if you read a few pages back, the 12" Crumpler sucks. it leaves about 1" on the bottom and the side for your PB to move around. so it's practically pointless in the snug-ness department. cross that off your list.

the Timbuk2 Sleeve might be nice. it's very well made according to some people here and are colorful. but if you want minimalist, get the Marware. it's practically a glove. how can you get more minimalist than that?

Cohenista · Jul 25, 2004 , 01:14 PM

I just ordered the 15" sleeve and screen protector from Radtech. Does anyone have pictures of the former in action? Can't see any on this thread so far.

rastatero · Jul 25, 2004 , 01:31 PM

Originally posted by im_noahselby:
After reading much of this thread, I think I've settled on a few possible sleeves for my 12" PB. Whatever I choose will go in my messenger bag and the PowerBook will be placed with no more than one textbook. The sleeve does not have to be a hard shell, as I would only be commuting to and from school, but some protection would be nice.

I seem to be in the same boat as you. I finally narrowed it down to marware and zeroshock and in the end I finally ordered the 12" zeroshock sleve for 12" iBook. I chose the zeroshock after swayed by a user review a few pages back. The zeroshock is also convenient because the two zippers support both vertical and horizontal arrangements. The material of the zeroshock also appears to be more punishing. I will let you know how it goes. -- Tony