The Incase 15″ Nylon Sleeve is a padded protective sleeve designed for the MacBook Pro, though my Aluminum G4 Powerbook fits in it like they were made for each other. But the Incase differs from most laptop sleeves in that it can function as a standalone case for the laptop as well. The sleeve features two D-rings for attaching a shoulder strap, which is included, and a very nice one to boot. The sleeve also has two pockets, one on either side, with handles that tuck away into the pockets while not in use. The inside of the case includes a small pocket for pens and three card slots. The lining is some variety of synthetic fur, making it the softest thing I’ve ever placed next my laptop. The case itself has held up well to several months of use; the craftsmanship is extremely good. In fact, my sole complaint about the case is that there’s little room to place the power adapter for the laptop - it will fit in either outer pocket, but it makes an unsightly bulge. Not a major concern, but if you’re nurturing a case of obsessive-compulsive disorder this might not be the case for you. Comes in many colors, including black.
Whatever you think of the MacBook Air, you have to admit that producing one from a manila envelope was and is undeniably cool - trouble is, there’s not much reason to do so these days. Enter the Timbuk2 Steve Sleeve: Made from recycled PET (old plastic bottles!) on the outside with a biodegradable liner, this bag is definitely green. It’s sized to fit the Air snugly, so most notebooks won’t fit. Something like an Eee from Asus might, though - let us know if you’ve tried it.
