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General bag question
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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I will be buying a bag tomorrow for my 13" macbook.
When a manufacturer specifies a certain size, how much extra room do they allow? If I were to get a "small" sized backpack (for 13.3" computers it says) will this allow enough room for a "glove" or rebound sleeve too? Or should I get one size larger?
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What will fit better?
One is made for a 13.3" laptop, the other is made for a 15.4" laptop.
Which will be better for a 13" MB?
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Nov 2006
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well the macbook is 13" so i would say the 13.3" bag. seeing that 15.4" is macbook pro size
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I got the 15.4 size so there would be plenty room with a sleeve. Hopefully this isn't a mistake.
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so how is our macbook doing in your 15.4" bag? Do you keep extra stuff in it to make a fit. I am also looking for a back pac for my MB. Mostly available are for 15.4" laptops. I just think if I buy any of those I will stuff in a cleaning cloth. Or just keep the MB along with its sleeve that I currently have.
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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I have a medium Timbuk 2 laptop messenger, which fits up to 15.4, with my Macbook, and I've noticed no problems at all. It really only is like .75 an inch on either end, very little.
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Why not just buy a sleeve that fits your laptop perfectly (e.g., the Waterfield Design sleeve at SFBags - WaterField Designs - Page Redirection), and then use whatever backpack/bag you want? That way the laptop is protected, you can have as large or as small a backpack/bag as you want/need, and mostly, it does not scream "Laptop inside -- steal me!".
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Mary
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13 in. MacBook, Core 2duo, mid-2010, many iPods
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I bought a sleeve that fits the MB perfectly, so it will be protected...
Originally Posted by skybolt 
Why not just buy a sleeve that fits your laptop perfectly (e.g., the Waterfield Design sleeve at SFBags - WaterField Designs - Page Redirection), and then use whatever backpack/bag you want? That way the laptop is protected, you can have as large or as small a backpack/bag as you want/need, and mostly, it does not scream "Laptop inside -- steal me!".
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Originally Posted by skybolt
Why not just buy a sleeve that fits your laptop perfectly (e.g., the Waterfield Design sleeve at SFBags - WaterField Designs - Page Redirection), and then use whatever backpack/bag you want? That way the laptop is protected, you can have as large or as small a backpack/bag as you want/need, and mostly, it does not scream "Laptop inside -- steal me!".
Sleeves like I have wont protect against shocks. dedicated laptop bags have thick pads all around (specially on the base, which is very needed), so I wonder if MB just with a sleeve inside a back-pac will be safe enough.
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Mar 2003
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The waterfield sleeve is padded all around. As much padding as any laptop bag I have ever seen. I regularly use mine in a standard backpack for traveling, and often in just a tote bag when I want to bring it to work.
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Mary
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13 in. MacBook, Core 2duo, mid-2010, many iPods
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