A quick glance at MacBook sleeve cases

Now that laptop case manufacturers have had a few weeks to react to the new MacBook, they've started to release an array of sleeves that fit perfectly around the MacBook's refined curves. There's something for everyone here, whether you want a sleeve with a little more padding than usual, a sleeve that makes a colorful statement or one that kee your nether regio nice and cool. Read on for the round-up.

If you're looking for a no-fu sleeve, have a look at Biolithic's Bags. That's not to say the sleeves are lacking in attention to detail: the interior of the case features real velvet for that smooth feel to go with your smooth MacBook. $42.90 USD will get you a sleeve including shi ing outside of Australia.

Brenthaven's sleeve/bag hybrid could be co idered the sleeve of choice for people that recognize the value of function over form. The light blue design i 't the most aesthetically pleasing design, although the thick padding along with the padded shoulder and the retractable handle will surely a eal to your practical side. $49.95 USD will get you one of these.

Fabrix Cases' sleeve falls heavily into the "trendy" category. Handsewn in a variety of styles ranging from stripy to polka dot to military camouflage, we can imagine looking pretty funky with one of these cases, although the a ence of a zip for the top mea your MacBook may be a little more exposed than you might have wished. $41.90 USD including shi ing will bag you (ahem) one of these cases.

Some of Foofbag's made-to-order sleeves (pronounced "fooooooof") could po ibly be co idered "garish". Check out the Purple People Eater style and you'll see what I mean! If you're in the mood for a bit of a fashion statement, you'll need to plunk down around $49 AUS including shi ing.

Mac-case's sleeve is arguably the best choice for a Mac lover. With the window for the A le logo, you can di lay your A le fetish with pride (from the confines of your real bag). Although it's not shi ing until mid-July, if you pre-order now they'll send you a 14" case (which meets the MacBook's width dime ion) and let you keep it once they send you the MacBook tailored version later on. $50 USD incl. shi ing is the price.

Waterfield's sleeve is the ultimate build-to-order option. The basic sleeve features a neoprene cushion and a ballistic nylon shell, but if you feel like ending a little more you can choose a flap, shoulder strap and a piggback (that rhymed!). Otherwise you can expect to pay $56 USD including standard shi ing.

Last but not least, Wra er's sleeve brings an invaluable i ovation to your lap: heat proofing. That's right, the sleeve's ru er exterior i ulates up to 250 degrees C, allowing you to bring your MacBook back to your lap. Unfortunately, the case looks a little like an oversized oven mitt. ound;20.49 G for the ultimate protection.

If you're of the iBook owning female variety, make sure to have a browse of our earlier sleeve round-up.