Cargo Works' MacBookAir + iPad sleeve is a military-style polyester canvas sleeve that holds—you guessed it—a MacBook Air and an iPad of any size. The laptop compartment is lined with protective padded neoprene, while the iPad rests in an easily accessible front flap pocket. The exterior sports a series of elastic straps for holding pens and other small items. This sleeve comes…
Remember the BookBook Journal for iPad, the leather case that looks like a beautiful vintage book and not an iPad case? Well now Twelve South makes them for MacBooks too. Just like the iPad model, the Rutledge BookBook is crafted from genuine leather, sporting two hardback covers on the outside but a soft padded interior (with elastic bands to hold your device…
There are innumerable laptop sleeves in the world, but I can't say I've ever seen one quite like the Evernote Diver Sleeve. Rather than having a zipper or other enclosing mechanism, the neoprene Diver Sleeve simply stretches around the laptop like a sock, with pull-tabs at either side of the opening for super quick unmasking. The Diver Sleeve comes in two sizes…
Traveling with a laptop is a necessity for a lot of people, but having one just sit in your lap while you type isn't very ergonomic or comfortable. The AViiQ portable laptop stand is a pretty good solution for this. Not only does it allow you to elevate the laptop and keep your lap from overheating, but it folds up crazy-thin –…
The Slate Mobile AirDesk is a Kickstarter project for a small, portable "desk" that sits on your lap. Cut from a block of premium bamboo and large enough to fit 13"-17" laptops, the Slate sports several rows of ventilation holes in the section where your laptop sits and the bamboo absorbs any remaining heat, so your legs stay cool during use. The…
Speaking of travel, the Hudson Laptop Briefcase by Timbuk2 looks like a very nice option for anyone toting an up-to-15" laptop through airport security. It unzips flat so that the entire bag can be sent through a TSA scanner — no laptop-removal necessary. It also has two other gadget compartments, one for an iPad and the other for a power brick and/or…
If you travel a lot, there may be times when you won't want to carry a full-on messenger bag or backpack full of gear — you just want something to carry some essentials for getting work done. For those times, the E. Holmes Laptop Case is a fair choice. Slim enough to hold a laptop, some paperwork, and a charger, this case…
The 11+ Felt Case is an attractive, hand-made case designed to protect a MacBook Air or full-sized iPad, as well as a few smaller items you might keep in your bag like cables and business cards. When opened, the inner pocket can double as a mousepad. We think this is an awesome solution for "light tech" travelers. Here's a view of the…
Some people buy cool little vinyls to stick on their MacBooks, but maybe that's not enough for you. If you'd really like to take it to the next level, and you'd be okay without your MacBook Pro for a few days, AND you've got some cash to burn, you should check out the services of Uncover. Here's how it works: you send…
Remember what I said about 2013 and docks? Well now we've got another contender called the Horizontal Dock—made by Henge Docks—which is designed for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. This dock allows you to connect up to three external displays, and features six USB 3.0 slots, dual audio ports, an ethernet jack, an SD card slot, and a Firewire 800 port.…
Let's be honest. There's something irresistible about the juxtaposing intersection of vintage and modern.