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    Best Sleeve for 15 in Macbook Pro

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hybridzzz, Jun 14, 2007.

  1. hybridzzz

    hybridzzz Notebook Consultant

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    So, I want to know what people's opinions are. I don't really want anything too bulky (no straps/preferably no flaps) because I'm planning on almost always keeping this inside of my backpack. Right now I'm looking at the sf-waterfield or the shinza. Which one is the best?

    around 40-60 dollar budget tops
     
  2. ejl

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    the tom bihn braincell should give you good protection...
     
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  4. hybridzzz

    hybridzzz Notebook Consultant

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    That looks rather bulky. Is it?
     
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    i vote shinza III :) very not bulky! great foam :)
     
  6. hybridzzz

    hybridzzz Notebook Consultant

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    After further consideration that braincell is definitely attractive but after pulling out the ruler and doing some measurements in comparison to my backpack (a northface heckler which i absolutely love) I figure it's a little too wide for my purposes. (i may be wrong someone correct me if i am) So now I'm looking again at either the shinza or the waterfield. Does anyone have any experience with either of these sleeves and have the pro's and cons of either of them (not just "it's good" or "it's bad") in terms of size/fit/protection? I've read the review for the waterfield but I would like an account of the shinza. Also is it really that troublesome to have to unzip the shinza every time?
     
  7. taelrak

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    No clue, but some people have been saying that sleeves with hard zippers on them would scratch their laptops if it's bumped hard.
     
  8. ejl

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    irok Notebook Enthusiast

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