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    colcasac "the original" MacBook sleeve

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by g00eY, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. g00eY

    g00eY Notebook Geek

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    I just bought a new, extremely awesome backpack that looks like a shark when I went shopping in Taipei yesterday, but there is no protection for laptops! That being said, I'm on the prowl to find a sleeve to protect my new MBP in transit and this particular sleeve caught my eye:

    http://www.colcasac.com/original.html

    Does anyone have any experience with this laptop sleeve for the MacBook unibody? I've read on some reviews that people have issues with the fleece lining "shedding" all over their laptops and the ports (not cool), but I totally dig the look and style of this sleeve.

    I'm curious if anyone has any solutions for the "shedding", and if a regular lint roller will do after a few passes. Also, feel free to suggest some other slim sleeves.

    Also, fyi, Studio A in Taiwan sells the Moshi Clearguard for 550NTD = ~$16.50. Too bad I ordered mine on Amazon for $23 a couple days ago. Doh!
     
    g00eY, Jul 20, 2009
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    I prefer the Incase sleeve. ;)
     
    talin, Jul 20, 2009
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  3. chris-m

    chris-m Notebook Evangelist

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    I like the manufacturer's claim that the sleeve is theft-deterrent, because nobody associated burlap with notebooks.

    Be that as it may, a rectangular burlap package that is roughly 13x9x1 inches, and that has a front pouch for an ac charger . . . I'm just saying :)
     
    chris-m, Jul 20, 2009
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  4. darthvader1432

    darthvader1432 - Audiophile -

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    yea haha I thought that was funny
     
    darthvader1432, Jul 20, 2009
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  5. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Buy a very expensive notebook and put it in a SACK , great idea :confused:
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 20, 2009
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  6. knp

    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe they can throw a few potatoes in there too.
     
    knp, Jul 20, 2009
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  7. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    no shock absorbing material? such a thin piece of cloth? such a high price tag? Not for the someone like me, who babies my mac.
     
    Luke1708, Jul 20, 2009
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