Buying A Laptop Bag To Protect Your New MacBook or MacBook Pro

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Why Buy A Laptop Bag For Your New Mac Notebook?

So you've just purchased a sparkling new Apple laptop, and you're enamored with its shiny aluminum exterior. Now if you are anything like me, you'll want to keep it good looking for some time to come. The aluminum may be incredibly fashionable, but it also can be dented and scratched fairly easily. To protect your MacBook, you'll want to look into purchasing a laptop bag with a padded compartment or a padded notebook computer sleeve.

What Laptop Bags And Sleeves Are Best For The MacBook And MacBook Pro?

When shopping around for a protective bag or sleeve for your Apple notebook, you'll have plenty of option available to you. Personally, I would recommend buying a laptop messenger bag, for the functionality and fashion. Timbuk2 makes some of the best messenger bags for the MacBook Pro and MacBook, and they have nearly limitless options to customize. Plus Timbuk2 bags are built to last. Their ballistic nylon exterior is waterproof, and their padded laptop compartment is lined with cordurouy to prevent scratching and it is TSA compliant to boot!

However, there are ordinary backpack style laptop bags and your typical brief case style bags available as well. A quick online search can help you find these bags. Just check to make sure that they are waterproof and adequately padded.

Laptop sleeves are cheaper than bags, and are little larger than your computer itself. So if you're looking to buy a MacBook Pro sleeve, just make sure it is padded, and perhaps waterproof. You will typically be keeping this sleeve within another bag, so waterproofing is not as much of as a must, but it is still handy. Many companies produce sleeves for the MacBook and MacBook Pro, and usually if they are above $20 they will be of decent quality.

Where To Buy Protective Bags And Sleeves For The MacBook Pro And MacBook?

Protective MacBook cases and sleeves for Mac laptops can be found in most computer stores as well as online. The best deals and selection, however, are usually found online.

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Sep 6, 2009 1:43am

midnitewriter
Definitely protect your macbook, it's a good investment!

Sep 8, 2010 4:25pm

jeremyreed
A friend of mine also suggested Timbuk2 for the Macbook pro messenger bag. Haven't held one personally yet but I've read a couple of reviews online and it does look like a good buy, and the customize option is definitely a good plus.