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01/18/2008, 11:20am, EST
Friday, January 18th
AirMail, WaterField MacBook Air cases in works
Two new cases have already been announced for Apple's yet-to-be-released MacBook Air. The first of these is the AirMail, which takes a cue from Apple's marketing and is designed to resemble a manila envelope, complete with brown-hued "paper" and a red seal. The case is actually handmade out of vinyl, with a thick fleece liner. It is said to protect against smudges, scratches and light bumps, but not any harsh impacts. It should ship for $30 within two weeks, the same timeframe as the Air itself.
The second case is WaterField's new version of the SleeveCase, a more general design usually meant for many different notebooks. The case is made of a nylon exterior and a neoprene interior, and can be customized with a vertical or horizontal orientation, a strap, a front flap, and/or a detachable accessory holder. The new MacBook Air size (13-2) can be pre-ordered for prices starting at $40, but will only ship sometime before January 25th.
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The price is certainly right at $36 for 100 of them.
I would order one if I am getting a MB Air. It'll be hilarious.
2. Danviento: I think the day when "most guys" were bothered by a purse like laptop case are long gone. Almost all laptop cases of that style look like purses to me. It's not an issue, at least not for us "city-folk." Out in the boonies maybe ... :)
The Airmail thing is "cute" but not really my style. I have several Waterfield products and they have all served me well--incredibly well made.