Posts Tagged ‘Sleeve’
Hard Graft’s U MacBook Sleeve Has Actual Style [Accessories]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on October 10th, 2009
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]
ColcaSac MacBook Sleeves Look Natural, Yet Protective [Colcasac]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on September 25th, 2009
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]
iTwinge: the perfectly named iPhone keyboard
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on September 16th, 2009
twinge n. A brief experience of emotion, typically an unpleasant one.Funny, that's the reaction we had when first laying eyes on Mobile Mechatronics' iTwinge iPhone keyboard. At the moment, we're unclear if the iTwinge electronically docks to the base of the iPhone or if it's just a $30 (plus shipping) sleeve with Pogo-like coating for capacitive touchscreens. According to the FAQ, the ultra-low power iTwinge "uses the phones power" but doesn't require any software to work with Apple's iPhone 3G or 3GS handsets. Regardless, after 4 hours of usage an "average user" will increase typing speed by 30% to 40% with 70% to 80% fewer typing errors. Golly! If you pre-order now you can expect shipment in November. So go ahead, we dare ya. Another pic after the break.
[Via ChipChick]
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Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsPhilips Notebook Sleeve Will Save Your Computer and Naughty Bits [Accessories]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on September 3rd, 2009
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 [DIY]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on August 12th, 2009
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]
