Powerbook Sleeve Cases

February 24, 2005

I am looking for a simple sleeve case for my 12" powerbook. One I found that I like has been out of stock for a while, the Booq Viper XS.

I usually carry my powerbook in a messenger bag, but I'd like some extra padding for it, since its kind of loose in there, and prone to scratches and things.

Does anyone know of any other good sleeve cases that fit 12" powerbooks? What kind of bag or case do you use?

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On 02/24/2005 at 6:19:31 PM EST Simeon wrote:

I had gone through various laptop bags in my computer tote-ing life. But I have never been so happy with any bag as I am with my Timbuk2 laptop bag. The did everything right with this bag and I cant believe the bad memories I had of my previous failed purchases.

A quick scan of thier site brought this up: http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/catalog/categories.t2?categoryId=35

The small size says specifically that it fits the 12" powerbooks.

On 02/24/2005 at 9:17:45 PM EST Andrew Muller wrote:

Pete

Crumpler make some awesome bags, geared towards macs:

http://www.crumpler.com.au/home.php

On 02/25/2005 at 12:02:50 AM EST Daniel Short wrote:

Check out the PowerSleevz:

http://www.radtech.us/Products/Powersleevz.aspx

On 02/28/2005 at 4:57:19 PM EST Ronald-Thomas wrote:

I'll just add http://www.sfbags.com/index.htm

On 03/03/2005 at 10:28:49 PM EST iBooker wrote:

I bought a nice, padded bag from Spire (http://www.spireusa.com/) for my 12 inch iBook. It's slim, and fits nicely into a messenger bag or backpack. I highly recommend it. In general, Spire has great bags.

On 03/12/2005 at 2:17:45 PM EST Gorik wrote:

I use a Second Skin, from Tucano. http://www.ipodessentials.co.uk/products/PowerBookCases/2ndSkinPowerBook12Black.html

Found it at my local Apple Dealer

On 03/29/2005 at 10:06:23 PM EST PowerColin wrote:

Hey Pete! All of those mentioned are surely pretty good. But f u wanna have something really cool, U should check out www.freitag.ch they make all kind of cool stuff out of used Truck tarpulains, and now they offer a Powerbook sleeve.

I love their stuff. Have a look... cheers, Colin

On 05/12/2005 at 3:47:05 PM EDT TetraDog wrote:

Another PowerBook sleeve: http://www.booqbags.com/Search.bok?category=all&keyword=vyper

PS This is the perfect site for me to find the perfect site for me to buy the perfect powerbook sleeve. So many choices I can't decide !

FYI IMHO: * crumpler gets the best website award. * timbuk2 would match my (outer) bag * freitag is winning due to eco-friendly, euro-style and uniqueness (but $$$).

On 05/12/2005 at 3:48:17 PM EDT TetraDog wrote:

oops now I see Vyper in the header, sorry to repeat.

On 05/12/2005 at 8:24:28 PM EDT Mountain/ \Ash wrote:

I too had a similar problem, and here is Australia our choices are limited, so I made my own (2 of them).

I went to ClarkRuber and brought some wet-suit type material and stick-on velcro (as I shyed from a hard zipper been rubbed along the PB's edges). About an hour of measurements and a bit of glue I had the snuggest protector available and for a very cheap price (less than AUD $15)

On 06/13/2005 at 7:23:38 PM EDT daniel Shiner wrote:

I do NOT recommend the Booq Viper XS for a 12" powerbook. It claims to fit the iBook and PowerBook "like a glove". I wont speak for the iBook (I dont have one), but it certainly does NOT fit the PowerBook like a glove, it has about half an inch length wise and almost an inch of space on the width It slides around and it shouldn't. Im going to return mine next weekend. If you have a powerbook, dont make the mistake I made unless you dont mind a little bit of sliding. I dont know how much bigger the iBook is from the PowerBook, maybe it fits that well, but it is certainly no "glove" for my PowerBook.

Dan

On 07/22/2005 at 12:03:48 PM EDT Mike wrote:

hey dude, check out ebay - it has one of those booq cases but i have a 15 inch so it doesnt fit mine....its goin really cheap

On 08/02/2005 at 4:44:40 PM EDT Jarrod wrote:

I too was unhappy with the booq viper: http://trainque.com/index.php/2005/07/06/powerbook-bags-by-booq/

On 10/12/2005 at 4:31:18 PM EDT Susan wrote:

I stumbled on this forum while looking for a sleeve for my 12 inch powerbook that I carry around in either my daypack or softsided bag. I found a really inexpensive solution--for $2.76 at Target I bought a byo two bottle bag" neoprene wine bottle carrier. The byo bags are normally about $18, but for some reason Target's closing them out. I removed the center stitching (about 5 minutes of work) and it fits the Powerbook really, really well and it has a nifty handle. It comes in colors, too.

On 11/04/2005 at 10:21:02 PM EST jared Rasmussen wrote:

Yeah, I've found some cool cases at applesac.com. They're simple and pretty cheap, and i think they look pretty good too...But it is different from the viper case

On 02/17/2006 at 10:09:08 AM EST illushka wrote:

try redmaloo http://www.redmaloo.com the most stylish laptop accessories i have ever seen. they have these gorgeous felt laptop sleeves

On 03/01/2006 at 6:57:55 AM EST Noush wrote:

www.tombihn.com very simple but still strong

On 03/20/2006 at 9:02:37 AM EST peanut wrote:

Hey am in the same dilemma...however u guys who r complaining abt the vyper xs not fitting the 12" powerbook should check out the vyper xxs....the xxs model is for the12" powerbook whereas xs is for 12" ibook....hope now u guys can settle for one soon...cheers

On 04/23/2006 at 11:07:44 PM EDT carolina wrote:

hi, i use a gyms pac sleeve, tech totes....i bought it at ebags.com...it rocks!

On 05/09/2006 at 1:56:40 AM EDT dirtymouse wrote:

for completely off-the-wall unique powerbook, macbook or ibook sleeves, have a look at foofshop.com - made in Australia..

On 05/13/2006 at 6:59:54 PM EDT Muslimah wrote:

I have a 12 inch powerbook G4, and I use a zippered sleeve from www.shorelinecases.com.

On 06/03/2006 at 2:21:54 PM EDT Kamsahamnida wrote:

i got a Dr. Mo Memory foam laptop case on ebay that fits the powerbook very nicely! you can also find it at www.jetpens.com

On 10/13/2006 at 5:57:01 AM EDT Karl wrote:

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On 12/17/2006 at 1:09:06 AM EST Gray wrote:

I love my SF Bags (sfbags.com) sleeve for my 12" PB. It fits like a freaking glove! I've had it for over a year, traveled all around the world with it, and it's still bombproof. Awesome customer service, fast delivery, it looks great, and it's just a damn good product. Nuff said.

On 11/23/2007 at 7:26:15 AM EST chrisella wrote:

Check out www.redmaloo.com they do have apple sleeves for your Mac and iPod. In leather and felt! I am very happy with it. It rocks :-)

On 02/09/2008 at 6:27:01 PM EST Ned_S_7 wrote:

the remaloo sleeves are wonderful cases if you're willing to shell out the $145

On 03/07/2009 at 12:51:48 AM EST Sim wrote: