[AlexN]

Hi all,

Apple is going to ship my MacBook Pro real soon, hopefully I will receive it this Friday or next Monday. I'm wondering which travel bag/case will fit my MacBook Pro? I've searched the apple store, none of them are specifically made for the new MacBook Pro.

To those who have purchased it, which bag/case will you get?


Thanks.

[BarracksSi]

Any case made for the 15" PowerBook will fit the MacBook Pro.

There won't ever be a case made "specifically" for a laptop based on a certain processor. Size is the only thing that matters here.

[Matvei]

Originally Posted by BarracksSi Any case made for the 15" PowerBook will fit the MacBook Pro. There won't ever be a case made "specifically" for a laptop based on a certain processor. Size is the only thing that matters here.

Err... the Macbook is not the samesize as the 15inch Powerbook. It certainly will not fit in all cases made for powerbooks.

I've found the Booq Vyper M2 model to be ok for a sleeve that fits into another bag of your choice (big enough of course).

[lectro]

I have a new Crumpler that I really like so far, but I think that a bag/case is about 40% features/quality and 60% 'personality' - as in how well it goes with yours. I could probably get away with wearing the bag with a suit and I could also get away with wearing it to the skate park, but it's not exactly perfect for either of those. Which is perfect for me. So the question is, are you looking for something that's more street, business casual, or avant garde?

As far as functionality goes, some of the Crumpler bags have a 'third leg' strap that you can use to make the bag more stable if you're going to be biking or bording with it. Unfortunately, it comes with no instructions so the strap was a bit of a puzzle at first.

[lectro]

BTW - not to be a ninny, but there are several threads like this in Purchasing Advice, including a post with a pic of this awesome bag that you should buy right now:

[saschke]

Originally Posted by AlexN To those who have purchased it, which bag/case will you get?

this one: http://www.be-ez.com/prod_bagclassic.html
mine has shipped today

[psmith2.0]

The MacBook Pro is indeed a smidge wider and slightly taller (front to back) than the 15" PowerBook G4 (and a hair thinner too). So depending on how tight and snug a particular 15" PowerBook case/sleeve was, it might not fit the MacBook Pro well.

I imagine all the usual suspects to be coming out with MacBook-specific bags soon enough. It's more money for them, and they can market a whole new line made just for this new Mac.

15" PowerBook G4: 13.7" x 9.5" x 1.1
MacBook Pro: 14.1" x 9.6" x 1"

Not much, sure (except for the width...almost half an inch). But some company will jump on it, and include pockets or pouches for the new size power supply as well (it's larger than the previous PowerBook power supply...it's more the size of an AirPort Express now).

[intlplby]

power supply is bigger than the airport express ... about the same width but it is longer by about 3/4"

[lectro]

Maybe if you're all good I'll post pictures of my MacBook inside of my Crumpler Horseman bag tomorrow.

[AlexN]

Okay, I should have probably said that I don't want a backpack. Sorry for the confusion.

I'm looking for a soft suitcase-style case. (don't know what it's called, but not the backpack bags)

Anyone?

[Maciej]

Originally Posted by saschke this one: http://www.be-ez.com/prod_bagclassic.html mine has shipped today

Total rip off of Crumpler bags. Mine is exactly like that, with a little more trim - otherwise exactly the same. Hehe.

Although I like some of their sleeves - nice tip overall. Thanks!

Also, I hate to hijack this thing but does anyone know of a good place to buy leather messenger bags? I would really like a nice classy one for school...

[Matvei]

Originally Posted by Maciej Total rip off of Crumpler bags. Mine is exactly like that, with a little more trim - otherwise exactly the same. Hehe. Although I like some of their sleeves - nice tip overall. Thanks! Also, I hate to hijack this thing but does anyone know of a good place to buy leather messenger bags? I would really like a nice classy one for school...

Marware Milano on their website...

I received my 15" 2GHz macbook yesteday and the store did not have an exact fit for it in case sizes yet. Older cases it seems are just a weeny bit small. Tom Bihn is offering a couple of choices online now:

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0330

[psmith2.0]

Originally Posted by lectro Maybe if you're all good I'll post pictures of my MacBook inside of my Crumpler Horseman bag tomorrow.

I guess we weren't good...he said the above on Tuesday.

[halo1982]

Has anyone tried the InCase yet? I love the 12" InCase iCondom, it would be great if the 15" fit the MBP too.

[admactanium]

one of my incase sleeves that i had for my ti and al books does not fit my brother's mbp. it's just too narrow.

[peter_l]

I'd love to find one of those hard cases that were either titanium or aluminum that were made for the TiBooks, those are really cool...

[doublem9876]

Originally Posted by BarracksSi Any case made for the 15" PowerBook will fit the MacBook Pro. There won't ever be a case made "specifically" for a laptop based on a certain processor. Size is the only thing that matters here.

We tried out the 15-inch incase bag today at the Apple... really really really tight fit on the MBP

[Zorn]

I can't recommoned this case highly enough. It's sleek like the Macbook, and offers good protection, along with enough space for your accessories. I got quite a few compliments / questions about where to get it when I took my computer to the genius bar today.

[caoimhin]

This is the only one I've been able to find so far specifically made for the MBP.

http://www.thepouch.com/apple-macbook-pro.html

I'm looking for a nice slim case that I can carry or use as a backpack and will resist rain. It rains a lot where I live.