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What makes a great Powerbook sleeve/case??
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Fresh-Faced Recruit
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Hey everyone. I bought a Powerbook 15" bout 2 months ago and I decided that I want to start bringing it with me to college. But there's always that issue of it being "accidentally dropped (i will cry if this ever happens to me lol)," "stolen," and what not so this is where the subject of Powersleeve/cases/bags/backpacks comes in. I've browsed around most of the websites that cater to these specific needs of laptop users, and while most of the products they sell look decent enough to buy, I just don't know which one will be best for me and my powerbook. There are too many to choose from! In terms of protection, scratch-resistence, look and style, what makes a great sleeve or case for a Powerbook G4? What sort of materials (fabric/padding/etc) do I need to look for in a product that will offer me the greatest protection for my Powerbook? Does the style of a sleeve/case matter to you when choosing which one to buy? And if you do own a sleeve/case for your powerbook (please include the model), what would you change about it that will make it a lot better for you? All input would be greatly appreciate since I think this will serve as a helpful tool for people looking to invest in a laptop bag/case for their Powerbook as well. Thanks
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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My son and I both use Waterfield sleeves from www.sfbags.com and we both love them! They are nicely padded, attractive black fabric and well priced. I generally carry mine in a standard backpack, but will often just slip it into a canvas tote bag and carry it around. Plenty of protection that way. And, in either case, does not scream "steal me"! One thing I should suggest, that my son actually suggested to me -- even though I generally use a backpack, and the inclination would be to choose a "vertical" sleeve, since my PB has connections on the left and a slot load CD/DVD on the right, it was better to choose a "horizontal" sleeve. This protects the connections and the slot. Also, if you insert the PB into the sleeve latch side first, you can slip it out an inch or so and the power connection is available for charging. I wouldn't change a thing about the Waterfield sleeve!
Good luck!
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Mary
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13 in. MacBook, Core 2duo, mid-2010, many iPods
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There's a sticky thread on this very subject.
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17" 2.33GHz C2D MacBook Pro / 320GB / 2GB
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But there isn't any space for the power adapter, is there?
EDIT: Well it looks like there's enough space for a mouse and the power adapter...what about an additional magazine? How much more would fit there?
Also: is it safe to occasionally carry it vertically in a backpack? I know that the suspension system doesn't protect it when carried this way, but is the side padding still sufficiently thick?
(Last edited by Stradlater; Nov 11, 2004 at 06:47 PM.
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