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Best inexpensive case/sleeve for 13 inch MacBook?
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macdude
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Oct 29, 2006, 10:59 AM
 
I was looking at the black incase sleeve to purchase, but I want some opinions. Is it a good sleeve? Whats the best sleeve/case to get thats inexpensive?

Thanks!
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Oct 29, 2006, 12:24 PM
 
wht is ur budget?
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Oct 29, 2006, 02:19 PM
 
Hmm...
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Oct 29, 2006, 03:43 PM
 
I have the black incase here:
The Apple Store (U.S.) - Incase Nylon Sleeve for 13-inch MacBook (Black)



It was $50 at the Apple store.

Some people have complained about it staining their white macbooks, but I use mine a few hours everyday and I don't have any stains.

I really like it.
     
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Oct 29, 2006, 06:46 PM
 
Yeah I would say to be wary of cases for a white MacBook. I purchased a Sony Vaio sleeve for mine and it did stain the edges of my MacBook with a faint black. Now that I've stopped using the sleeve the discoloration is starting to wear off, but it's still annoying.
     
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Oct 29, 2006, 08:52 PM
 
if you're interested, I have the black incase sleeve, that i would be willing to sell for $45 shipped via USPS Priority Mail. i accept paypal. you would save roughly $15 after tax and shipping from the apple store. It is brand new, but there are no tags. i have good macnn marketplace and ebay references. let me know.
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Oct 30, 2006, 01:15 PM
 
I like the Waterfield Design sleeves from sfbags.com. Fits my macbook perfectly. Paid $39 for it. Great customer service, too! Very friendly and fast!
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Oct 30, 2006, 01:31 PM
 
Originally Posted by skybolt View Post
I like the Waterfield Design sleeves from sfbags.com. Fits my macbook perfectly. Paid $39 for it. Great customer service, too! Very friendly and fast!
one of my friends had a waterfield sleeve, and he also likes it alot. However, the basic sleeve does not have a flap to cover the entire top of the case, it does not have a shoulder strap, or even metal rings to attach a shoulder strap to. also, the waterfield case is actually heavy. it could be due to denser material used in construction, but it is noticably heavier than an incase sleeve.

my friend paid roughly $90 for his waterfield bag to be comparable in 'features' to an incase case. they are actually very expensive cases.
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Oct 30, 2006, 07:48 PM
 
UGLY!! Get the STM Alley for $40. It is an awesome case.
     
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Oct 31, 2006, 11:26 AM
 
I like my Incase sleeve. It was the only sleeve I could find that let me carry the power adapter and a few accessories but was still small enough to fit inside another bag.
     
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I like the STM glove
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