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Yakov · 01:05 PM

Are you sure they're actually going to ship the foof for 9AUD? Because the site says that's the price for local shipping. Please check that and get back to me...

Added: Laplogic, Bitolithic, STM, Axio

Couldn't find the sock, even though I googled it several ways.

The Bitolithic is looking very good to me right now -- it's within my budget ($42 shipped to US), and it includes two very useful accessories. Thanks for the info on that.

mexicali100 · May 23, 2006, 01:31 PM

Here's another:

http://www.standardtm.com.au/smallalley

Touted to "not look like a laptop bag".

mexicali100 · May 23, 2006, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Yakov

Are you sure they're actually going to ship the foof for 9AUD? Because the site says that's the price for local shipping. Please check that and get back to me...

Added: Laplogic, Bitolithic, STM, Axio

Couldn't find the sock, even though I googled it several ways.

The Bitolithic is looking very good to me right now -- it's within my budget ($42 shipped to US), and it includes two very useful accessories. Thanks for the info on that.

Definately. Under "Postage options" on their main page, it says

Postage is charged (per item): foofbag: $9 (1st) then $7 ea | foofpod: $3 ea | cable turtle: $4 ea

Also directly underneath "postage options" it says "airmail service world wide". So yup, $9 internationally. The extra cash below is if you want insurance, which I did not. I'm confirmed and on their production page, so it looks like that is the final price. I'll let you know when it arrives. Their page says that each order is made within 3 to 6 working days after receiving the confirmation reply from you via email. From there, it's an estimated 12 to 15 days via Air to the US. So at most I'm looking at 3 weeks. Since I'm not picking up my MacBook for another week or so, I don't mind the wait

Edit: Also, the Bitolithic looks like an awesome setup. Let me know how it works out for you!

Yakov · May 23, 2006, 01:48 PM

oh, that's a flat rate shipping policy!
damn, that's a hard-to-read site... they really need to break it up into a few separate pages... but i guess they want a unique look!
i'm going to add a link to their "care" page that shows a foof inside-out.

regarding the STM you linked to: If that doesn't look like a laptop bag, I look like a duck.

Yakov · 02:53 PM

OP updated: Foof, STM listings; general layout, mostly nixed the "inexact dimensions" section

allexsimmons · May 23, 2006, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by kaidomac

OP, to update on your Foof entry:

Foofbags are gorgeous little cloth sleeves handmade in Australia. The listed prices are in AUD (1au=76cents). Simple sleeves are 36AUD ($27); the crazy ones are 42AUD ($32). Unfortunately you get smacked on shipping, which adds another $27usd to your order if you live in the States. Why does it cost so much to ship? Why is there no distribution in the US? Do they know that for some people, the word "foof" has an impolite meaning? Will they ever clean up their web design?

I ordered a red Foof sleeve yesterday, here's what the numbers were shipped to the US via AirMail using Paypal:

Red corduroy Foof bag: $36.00 AUD
Handling: $2.00 AUD
Shipping: $7.00 AUD
Sales Tax: None
Cart Total: $45.00 AUD

Exchange Rate: 1 U.S. Dollar = 1.29723 Australian Dollars

Bottom line: $34.69 USD shipped

$35 is a tad pricey for a simple sleeve, but (1) it's a cool sleeve and (2) that's not a bad price considering it's being shipped internationally. I've paid a lot more than that for international shipping before. I'll post a review once it comes in.

I was able to snag an extra "kind of blue" color, but my total came out to be 80 AUD.

madboarder · May 24, 2006, 01:35 AM

Hey guys...after buying my MacBook, I wanted to keep it in a nice slim case. I've read about a bunch of cases that are in the works and will be released "soon" but that wasn't good enough. So I went on down to Best Buy to take a look at their selection. It wasn't great, but there was one thing that caught my eye:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1130342982055

It fits the MacBook almost perfectly! And for only $20 it isn't a bad deal either! Since it's made of Neoprene, it's stretchy. I can put the MacBook charger on top of the computer and still close the case, not causing any harm to the computer!

Let me know what you guys think..

Yakov · May 24, 2006, 06:18 AM

looks nice, but for the sake of the OP list, i can't add it... i'm only listing products that exactly fit the 13" macbook.

By the way, in case anyone has decided to get an init from Best Buy online: the red one is $10.

Anyway, there are products shipping now, but maybe the list as it was when you read it didn't make that information readily available. So, I fixed that.

Re-arranged OP list into "shipping now" and "pre-order" products.
News: Waterfield sleeve ships tomorrow!

mexicali100 · May 24, 2006, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Yakov

oh, that's a flat rate shipping policy!
damn, that's a hard-to-read site... they really need to break it up into a few separate pages... but i guess they want a unique look!
i'm going to add a link to their "care" page that shows a foof inside-out.

regarding the STM you linked to: If that doesn't look like a laptop bag, I look like a duck.

Well, it doesn't look like a traditional laptop bag in any case. Quote from their site:

You want a bag that protects your notebook, but doesn't look like a laptop bag.

And I'll keep the comments about the duck to myself

Yakov · May 24, 2006, 07:46 PM

thin rectangular bag = laptop bag

quiklee · May 24, 2006, 09:08 PM

STM Bags look the best so far!

DeathMan · May 24, 2006, 09:33 PM

I like the axio hard shells

arrkay · May 24, 2006, 11:42 PM

What do you think of this? http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-pavilion-dv10...QQcmdZViewItem

Do you think this will fit?

TheIceMan · May 25, 2006, 12:51 AM

Yakov:
I don't have a MacBook, but I did test the Axio Backpack (inside it's the same). I placed my 15" Aluminum Powerbook inside it and there was way too much exposed. That is, the inner sleeve didn't really protect the Powerbook at all.

You can see this clearly shown on this photo from their website. Note this is with the Powerbook all the way in! Pretty on the outside and inside, BUT terrible at truly protecting the PowerBook or the MacBook or any other laptop since so much is left unprotected.

Yakov · May 25, 2006, 04:43 AM

so, does the axio hardcase (or any other item on their site) precisely fit the Macbook -- or can it be adjusted to precisely fit the macbook? i'd love to be able to clear out the "I don't get it" section on the OP

TheIceMan · May 25, 2006, 09:12 AM

Sorry, since I don't own a MacBook, I cannot say that it fits or not. My biggest concern again, is that even if it does fit, there is just too much of the laptop that is not protected by the sleeve.

Voch · May 25, 2006, 06:54 PM

I'm using my Marware Sportfolio I bag for my old TiBook until they come out with a MacBook-specific one. It fits pretty well but there's definately some extra unnecessary room in there.

bballe336 · May 26, 2006, 12:44 AM

Just wanted to provide an update. I recieved my WaterField Designs Sleeve today. Vertical w/ Flap...and I'm extremely impressed with it. Obviously made for the MacBook...high quality build, looks great, perfect ammount of neoprene to protect while keeping a slim profile.

Highly Recommended!

sensorfreaky · May 26, 2006, 03:59 AM

I also received my Waterfield 13" Macbook sleeve, vertical orientation w/ flap. This site mentioned it would ship the 25th but I had no idea I would actually have it in my hands on the 25th! I called on tuesday and spoke to Gary and he assured me I would receive it before going on my trip this friday. Well I received it yesterday (thursday) a day ahead of what was promised. Talk about service! These folks are great! Best of all, they make a pretty awesome product too as I am very pleased with the sleeve. Well-crafted and has quality written all over it. Fits my new MacBook like a glove and the vertical orientation is perfect for when I want to charge it while it's safe in the sleeve. the padding is substantial and the neoprene lining affords great protection with ease of insertion and removal. I skipped on the shoulder strap because the sleeve will always be inside another bag or backpack during transit. Highly recommended! Many thanks to Gary and all for coming through. Now for some obligatory pics...

Yakov · May 26, 2006, 08:29 AM

awesome posts, thanks.
i added a few new reviews (including yours) to Foof and Waterfield in the OP.