Customer Reviews

Macvelope, Please see our SimpleSleeve for MacBook Air 13" Listing

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I bought this because I thought it would be funny and it was at a good price. Unfortunately the case has an overall cheap feel to it. In about a month the red string came off and now it's just a yellow Velcro sleeve.

The inside is a nice nylon and protects my laptop from scratches, so it serves it's purpose as a case. However I'm on the market for something new. The cheap yellow surface has become discolored from other things in my bag rubbing against it.

It's a good cheap solution for a case, but it is not something you will use very long.

This case is *really* tight when used with the late 2010 MacBook Air. Also, the inside lining is larger than it should be, which means you can see wrinkles through the yellow vinyl.

I hardly review any product. But have been using Macvelope for a month, I have to admit that I really like it. It's the most standout sleeve I've ever seen. It's light and take very less space in the bag and not slippery in my grip. It gives solid and durable feeling and doesn't get dirty yet. I can put Macbook Air in and out easily. And I think it gives enough protection in a messenger bag providing you don't drop the bag too hard.

One thing I want to change is to swop the flip-flop pads. The softer one should be at the side that might contact MBA instead of the other. The producer might think it won't scratch MBA but I still keep my hand between the pad and MBA when I put it in and out.

Macvelope is the first sleeve I enjoy using enough to write a review. And I have used almost ten of those over ten years. I strongly recommend it to fellow MBA users.

I heard about the red string falling off, but that didn't bother me much because the velcro is what keeps it closed anyway. What does bother me though, is that the side stitching was not properly done so there is about an inch hole on the side of my macvelope. You can actually see where the needle must have slipped off the vinyl and came back on an inch later, definitely not the best stitching or quality control. It's still serving its purpose and I plan to sew it shut myself rather than go through the hassle of returning it for a new one. It's really cute though, if not for the poor sewing I would have given it 5 stars. But then again, I think giving it 3 stars is fair for a product that came with a hole in it.

I bought this case since it was an awesome idea. It truly is, but the problem is the velcro's quality is not really outstanding.
The case was 1 month old when the velcro stated peeling, and once it was halfway peeled, I just decided to peel it off since it was dangling...
For 20 dollars, this is a great buy, but perhaps you might want to reconsider buying cases that have a zipper.
The red tie thing does add security, but it fell after a month after the velcro fell, so now my case just holds papers :P

Anyways, it is a nice idea and good product for the first few months, but once time passes, quality lacks in the velcro part. Everything else (the sides and the bottom) are nicely put together.

Got my macvelope today - sorely disappointed.

Its banana yellow and is made really cheaply. The string is too short and the ties are about to fal off at any moment.

Seriously what manilla envelope looks like this?

I really wanted to like this. I loved it when it first arrived. But it wasn't a snug fit for my MacBook Air 13". That I could live with but with less than three months of use, the velcro strip on the flap started to come off. Its barely stuck to the flap and soon will come off completely, making the MacVelope unusable which is making me sad :(

The case fits the new 13.3 MacBook Air very nicely. I've only been using it for a week, but am pleased. The color is a bit different than I expected... it is more yellow than I expected. but a good case for protecting the Air within a computer bag (I wouldn't want to carry it around in this case.... it is a little tacky looking). I have a traditional Targas laptop bag that I have used for larger laptops. I needed something to put the Air in so that I can carry it in the bag without rattling around. This case is perfect for that.

I'm surprised at how few decent MacBook Air case/sleeve options there are. I bought this for use with a Samsung 9 Series, which has similar dimensions. Unfortunately the case is about 1/4 inch too short, so about 1/2 of the velcro strip makes contact. For my purposes that is close enough, as I don't see any better sleeve options.

I've only had it a couple of days, but it looks like a quality sleeve ... no zippers to get in the way and scratch things up ... decent protection while retaining a slim profile. Its clever appearance is a bonus in my book.

For the price, it's a great product ... I'd say 4-1/2 stars if Amazon would let me. It only loses 1/2 star because of a few dangling strings that I had to trim off of the velcro (and I might be hesitant to go to 5 only because I wish it fit the Samsung 9 Series more perfectly ... even though I know it's not its fault, because it doesn't claim to support this particular laptop).

This case is a fun way to carry your high-tech gadget. It's also pretty functional since it feels almost indestructible. The first one I received was a little roomy, and my MacBook Air slid all around. After writing a quick note to the company, they sent out a new one that was much tighter. Great product and great customer service.