[elise]

Hi,

I'm a new Mac user and that sounds like a really silly question but I was wondering if it is better to put the Powerbook in a sleeve or case with the bottom hinge being on the bottom of the bag and the part where you open the laptop being at the top. Or is it the other way around? And why?

[JHromadka]

I put mine in usually with the hinge up to minimize dust, etc. getting inside.

And welcome to the forums! There is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid people, especially in the Lounge.

[f1000]

I put mine in hinge-up also because I feel that grasping the PowerBook by the hinge places less stress on the LCD.

[elise]

I was assuming the opposite because I thought the weight should be resting more on the hinge, so I was putting my PB in hinge first. I think your thoughts make more sense, though.

[Ryan1524]

i put mine hinge down, but now i'm reconsidering the other method.

[iREZ]

I put it hinge down and will continue to do so, seeing how it's top heavy when putting it hinge up, I'd rather put less pressure on the casing and how often can do you get dust in your powerbook while it's in your sleeve anyway? I like my way just fine, with the screen facing the middle of the bag.

[romeosc]

I put mine in Hinge UP eversince dropping one time and breaking a Hinge! Safer Hinge up!

[gobears]

hmmm I always put my powerbook hinge down into my WF sleeve - all new Aluminum powerbooks have hinges integrated into the body, unlike the Titanium series so drops don't have as devestating effects on them. I also put my sleeve into a monster Targus bag just for 110% protection hehe.

[Orion27]

I have a Targus bag. I have the original sleave my PB was shipped in and the originl screensaver. I but my book in the sleave, open side first. I fold the excess sleave material over the book. I put the PB hinge side down in the case because of the weight and more robust nature of the hinge side. Works like a charm.

[tcphoto]

I have a padded sleeve from Tenba which fits lengthwise in a backpack. I love it because it does not look like a computer case.

[tooki]

For any PowerBook other than the TiBook, I put it hinge-down. On the TiBooks and AlBooks the screen release button is easy to press. If you put it in with the button down, it could open on its own.

tooki

[f1000]

Originally posted by tooki:
On the TiBooks and AlBooks the screen release button is easy to press. If you put it in with the button down, it could open on its own.

"INCONCEIVABLE!"

[wilsonng]

I would get the sleeve. Any extra layer of protection (no matter how small) helps put my mind at ease. It also helps with dust protection.

When I need a bigger laptop bag, I place my PB in a sleeve and then put it into my Kensington Saddlebag.

However, most of the time, I like to go light and often put my PB 12" into my BooqBags Mamba.XS.

I am looking forward to the Mamba.XM for my PB 15".

They have a separate compartment for the laptop and the other compartment to hold papers, documents, and files. An out pocket can be used to hold accessories or other travel documents.

I'm loving my Mamba bags.

[I was David B.]

Originally posted by elise:
Hi,

I'm a new Mac user and that sounds like a really silly question but I was wondering if it is better to put the Powerbook in a sleeve or case with the bottom hinge being on the bottom of the bag and the part where you open the laptop being at the top. Or is it the other way around? And why?

Why don't you think about putting it in the bag with the side down (just to bring a configuration into the game that has not been mentioned before ). Then it will not open accidentally and you don't burden the hinge. Especially for a TiBook weight on the hinge is a bad idea.

And yes, an extra (neoprene) sleeve is a must for Macs. That will also prevent unlocking of the lid.

Sometimes you guys ask really silly questions.

[tooki]

Most laptop bags are horizontal, not vertical...

tooki

[paully dub]

laptop>sleave>backpack(sideways) or cheapo laptop case (hinge UP).

Screenside to the back. Why? I dunno, just do it that way.

[I was David B.]

Originally posted by tooki:
Most laptop bags are horizontal, not vertical...

tooki

With a neoprene sleeve you can use any backpack -> side orientation problem solved + not every dumbass at the airport recognizes at one glance that you carry gadgets worth 2000$+ around.

[wilsonng]

The Mamba.XS and Mamba.XM are vertically oriented.

Originally posted by tooki:
Most laptop bags are horizontal, not vertical...

tooki

[elise]

I use a hard-shell case that is horizontal and my laptop is suspended in a foam sling on the bottom of the bag. I feel much safer using that than just a sleeve.

So Apple themselves don't have any advice on this?? I thought they would, I guess. After being a PC user for so many years and finally switching to Mac, I've had just such a wonderful experience that I have to assume Apple will fix all of my problems and have all of the answers

[PER3]

Originally posted by tooki:
For any PowerBook other than the TiBook, I put it hinge-down. On the TiBooks and AlBooks the screen release button is easy to press. If you put it in with the button down, it could open on its own.

tooki

I'm with Tooki. I don't want to bump my bag and have my laptop turn on and overheat, moreso when I'm flying. Hell, when I first heard about the exploding batteries (especially given the metro bombings here in Moscow at the time), I didn't even take my laptop into the underground with a battery inside.

Now that I've had it for a year and bypassed the battery recall, things are a bit more relaxed, but I'm still not going to fly fully charged. You just need one dick throwing their pointy luggage into the overhead locker and all hell breaks loose.

Very unlikely of course, but I'll be facked if it's going to be my personal incendiary going off in the aircraft should the possibility arise.

[Spheric Harlot]

Since I use the timbuk2 laptop sleeve for my 12" Powerbook, which is open with a clip across the top, I transport it hinge down. I like seeing signs of life (i.e. the breathing LED) when I open my bag.

And it's probably the most sturdy laptop sleeve out there. (I had a bike accident and actually rolled off over my bag containing the laptop - it never noticed.)

And easily the most practical, since you don't even have to remove the sleeve from your bag to get the laptop out.

-s*

[TailsToo]

Since I have an older kensington saddle bag, my TI only fits in sideways.