February 27th, 2009
Bag Friday: The perfect netbook sleeve
It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a bag nut. That being said the first accessory that I sought out for my new Mac OS X netbook wasn’t an extra battery or a high-capacity SD card (both are practically required, btw) - it was a bag.
The mini 9 has a high-gloss black lid that wouldn’t be out of place on the surface of a grand piano. It’s shiny as a mirror and just begging to be scratched - and we couldn’t have that, could we?
Whenever I get a new piece of notebook hardware my first stop is to Waterfield Designs for a sleevecase. They make one for every occasion - everything from a simple drop-in, envelope-style sleeve to the works with a flap, strap and sidecar pouch for your AC adapter and accessories.
Waterfield’s bags are made in San Francisco and have a top-flight build quality not found in many cheap imports. The size 19-14 sleevecase (pictured) is about a half-inch wider than the Mini 9, but the velcro flap keeps everything intact. Pictured are:
- Size 19-14 Sleevecase, Horizontal Orientation w/Ballistic Flap - $53
- 1″ Suspension Strap and D-Rings - $15
- Piggyback Mini Horizontal pouch - $22
Good stuff!
Jason D. O'Grady is the editor of PowerPage.org, which has been publishing daily mobile technology news since December 1995. For disclosures on Jason's industry affiliations, click here or to view Jason's full profile click here.
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