Gizmodo: sleeve

Hard Graft's U MacBook Sleeve Has Actual Style

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT

The big draw of the U MacBook sleeve is its external, two-segmented pocket for an iPod, phone, small notebook or whatever, but I'm more impressed by the understated style of the thing. My current black neoprene case suddenly feels so...middle-school.

Made of grey wool, dark leather and herringbone-patterned elastic, it's the first sleeve I've seen that matches both my shoes and my belt, which obviously is my most important criterion for gadget accessories. Unfortunately it has the pricetag to match, coming in at 79 euros (about $116USD). Guess I'll have to stick with the neoprene. [Hard Graft]

The iPhone iPhone Sleeve

Jesus Diaz — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:30:00 EDT

I know some of you like to transvestite your iPhones: Etch-a-Sketches, Gameboys, NES controllers, Xbox 360s... Maybe you need to accept reality, and show your true colors with this iPhone iPhone case. Or hide your fugly G1 in it. [Walyou]

ColcaSac MacBook Sleeves Look Natural, Yet Protective

Jason Chen — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:20:00 EDT

These MacBook and MacBook Pro sleeves from ColcaSac are the type of sleeves you would get if you wanted to protect your laptop while carrying it to and from your comparative literature lectures at Wellesley. That doesn't mean they're ugly.

Besides being made of "environmentally friendly fabrics", the sleeves are pretty well padded (hemp has a lot of cushioning, it seems) and have an "earthy" feel. If you're the type of person who likes to advertise your love of things that come from the ground, while at the same time protecting your electronics investment, you could do worse. And at $30ish each, it's not like they're overcharging you for being green either. [ColcaSac]

Philips Notebook Sleeve Will Save Your Computer and Naughty Bits

Jesus Diaz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:20:00 EDT

Amid their new products clusterfuck, the Philips Notebook Sleeve called my attention. Not only because it's pretty—or in a pretty setting—but because it's designed to work as a nice laptop pad, and not only because it's hardened.

The Philips Notebook Sleeve also has a soft cushion built-in and, what is more important, "an extra HeatProtect layer prevents overheating by allowing good air flow." Sounds good to me and to my private parts. The design is good too, with a suede-like lining and a rubberized zip, so your notebook doesn't get scratched.

Make Your Own Laptop Sleeve Out of Any Fabric

Dan Nosowitz — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:30:00 EDT

Ars Technica posted a guide showing how to make a laptop sleeve out of any fabric you happen to have lying around. It probably won't protect your laptop from falls, but it'll provide some style and probably reduce scratches.

Unfortunately, it does seem to require some basic sewing knowledge—that's a problem for me, since my greatest sewing accomplishment is basically strapping a button to my coat with about half a spool of the wrong colored thread (and it still falls off every couple weeks). But if you're a real human being with basic skills (which I clearly am not), it should be a pretty simple project, and a nice way to customize and protect your laptop at the same time. [Ars Technica]

The Cult of Snuggie Looks Almost as Bad as Scientology

Jesus Diaz — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:30:00 EST

While sleeves with blankets are not new, our partners-in-crime at Jezebel have discovered this funny remix of the terrifying Snuggie infomercial, perfect for Tibetan monks and dummies. [Jezebel]

Zeroshock Widescreen Notebook Sleeve - 100 Percent Potential

Mark Wilson — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 11:17:17 EDT

The Zeroshock is a notebook sleeve made of high resistance polyurethane foam to protect from the occasional notebook dive. The manufacturer claims this type of polyurethane to be more pressure resistant than your normal, garden variety polyurethane, which allows it to absorb 100G of pressure more than a standard notebook sleeve. It also looks cool. Available in Sept. in 15-inch and 17-inch widescreen varieties. Comes in black and black. – Mark Wilson

Product Page

DIY MacBook Pro Sleeve Case

Travis Hudson — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:44:45 EDT

Sure, those convenient MacBook sleeves are getting pretty cheap, but then you would be like every other trendy Starbucks sipping, MacBook owner. This is the only true way to make your laptop stand out, and it is by creating a DIY trapper keeper carrying case. Everyone remembers the trapper keeper. It was so cool and trendy. My fondest memories of elementary school was flipping open the flap, hearing the Velcro noise and watching the ladies swoon over me.

This MacBook case surprisingly looks good, even though it is made out of duct-tape and foam. (We all know how ugly duct-tape projects can get.) Twelve steps, easy peasy. – Travis Hudson

Instruction Page [Via Lifehacker]

Chrome Notebook Sleeve

johnb — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:34:46 EDT

Chrome has made a Padded Laptop Sleeve that fits just about any MacBook computers. It's light and easy to carry. It costs $34.00 has an optional shoulder strap for an extra $9. They're based in ~~the UK, but it looks like they also ship on over to us, so that's nice~~Cali, which is also nice. – Blake Treves

Chrome Padded Laptop Sleeve [Chromebags]