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Uh, a crocheted laptop case that empowers people to rise above poverty? Sign me up. Using materials sourced from local vendors, this thin laptop sleeve will do all sorts of good for your computer and, of course, for the people of Uganda. And hey, if the stripey red sleeve above isn’t your sort of thing, no worries, check out the uber cool black sleeve below.

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100% wool felt with protective bumps makes these colorful sleeves handy for e-readers or laptops, and the fact that they’re by MIO makes them even better (because they’re nice guys).

Designed by Jaime Salm and Brian Kelly, manufactured by MIO

Utilitarian materials and a simple design set this sleeve apart from the pack. At first the no-zipper worried me a little, but upon further inspection the elastic bands seem to do the job just fine. It’s really the materials that stand out though- asphalt grey felt with a large vegetable-tanned leather pocket give a natural feel, which is a nice balance to the device they protect.

Also check out their other various cases at hardgraft.com, especially their iPad Case (59.00 EUR) and Phone Case (45.00 EUR). (I’m also sort of considering buying their kindle case, as most I’ve seen online are sort of boring.)

We’ve posted laptop sleeve envelope lookalikes before (see Undercover and Interoffice sleeves) but this leather version takes it up a notch. It certainly has a finer look to it than the previous noted sleeves, and will be a nod to the manila envelope without being mistaken for one. Call me crazy, but I almost prefer the other ones simply because they are more ‘undercover’ and affordable.

Small will fit the MacBook 13″ or MacBook Air, while Large fits the MacBook Pro 15″.
Designer: Shuk Yee

Check out these colorful felt sleeves that folds around your laptop to keep it protected. When unfolded, the felt acts as a workspace with integrated mousepad. (If you have a sewing machine, chances are you could make something similar maybe?)

Felt colors available: Orange, Grey, Lime, Black and Pink.
Also available in Black or Brown leather (€189.00).

If you read your news online, this laptop bag might be a good way to give tradition a nod while camouflaging your laptop. Designed to look like a newspaper folded in half, it’s fully lined in black satin so it’ll keep your laptop nicely protected. It’s maybe a bit more expensive than a plan ol’ laptop case, but good tech ‘fashion’ is hardly ever cheap.

By mitemite
Each newspaper print is unique to each bag.
(for Macbook Pro)

Also available through mitemite’s online shop for € 60.

Nothing fancy about this laptop cover, just a nice outside pocket (4″ x 5″) for iPhone/iPod/mobile and 2 hidden snaps to close the main pocket. Simplicity.

Designed by Katja Hettler & Jula Tullmann for Redmaloo.
Made in Germany.
Wool felt with cotton trim.
Available in orange with red details or light grey with red details.

13″ – $78.00 (15″ x 10.5″) – only available in grey
15″ – $82.00 (17″ x 12″) – only available in orange

Ba-nan-nas. Cute, right?… and then, whaaat?! $110 for a canvas bag? Yes, that’s not a typo, these bags have some extras that classifies them as more than just a grocery tote. For instance:

-Several pockets in different sizes
-Covered flap opening to protect belongings
-Comes with a laptop sleeve that can also function as a smaller version of the canvas bag
-L 15″ x W 20″ x H 12″ dimensions

And… each bag is lined with handwritten inspirational quotes. Well, there you go. Explains everything, doesn’t it?

[via Design Milk]

You’re going to Geneva for 24 hours on business and you don’t want to take a trolley bag. Laptop? Check. Socks and smalls? Check. Clean shirt? Check. Toiletries? Check. Great looking bag to put them in? …Check.

The perfect size for carry-on, the Jag Laptop Bag also features reinforced corners and handles, internal pocketing for everyday essentials, and a comfortable detachable shoulder strap. The back pocket zips open to slide over the extended handle of the matching Rolls Trolley Suitcase. A change of clothes can be packed in one side whilst your laptop is strapped-in securely in the other zipped pocket.

Available in brown, black, taupe and gold.

If you have a super-sexy ultra thin laptop like a MacBook Air or Dell Adamo XPS you’re going to need a super-sexy case to put it in. Want Les Essentiels de la Vie obliges with their Kansai computer portfolio.

Available in Black, White, Grey, Dark Brown, Green, Macintosh Red or, my favourite, Burnt Henna.

Your laptop works just as hard as you do. Why not treat it this new year with a handmade, natural cork and custom stitched sleeve? Since we’re dealing with natural materials here, I do worry about the life expectancy of the product, but I have a feeling it will last a lot longer than your laptop. Also available for the iPhone.

Material:
-cork: natural or recycled
-backing: synthetic “Fibrana”
-stitching: nylon

Dimensions: Mac book cover 13″ : 390/267mm
Stitching Colors: blue or orange

Ooo, I like this so much more than the Interoffice Laptop Sleeve. Both are the same sort of idea (obviously) but I like how this looks like a properly beat up package.

Undercover sleeve looks just like an old ratty mailer envelope from the outside, but features a satiny, quilted inside perfect for almost any laptop. Water and tear-resistant shell that’s great for writing on; durable Velcro closure; expandable design. Imported. Wipe clean.

15″w, 2″d, 11.5″h
Coated paper, PE foam, polyester

Just be careful that no one mistakes it for an actual interoffice envelope (people can be a bit thick at times)…

This quirky laptop sleeve is modeled to look just like an interoffice envelope, complete with red closure tabs. Made of water-repellent poly-microfiber with a soft poly-fleece interior lining, it fits computers up to 13″, while remaining compact enough to fit inside a tote bag or backpack. Made in New York City.

Maybe this would be better if it wasn’t vinyl? On the other hand, vinyl is rather durable and easier to clean than cloth.

Feeling jet set? See the world through your laptop! Map Laptop Case is a perfect way to show off your international flair. World map printed on vinyl. Fits laptops up to 15″. Padded and reinforced with piping.

$39.99, Buy it here.

That’s right, all those times when you were low on battery life, just think of how this would have come in handy. Well, fret no more, you can now carry around your laptop and gadgets in your own personal solar-powered laptop bag.

Using high-efficiency solar cells, this bag charges a laptop, cell phone, and most other handheld electronics. The solar panel generates enough power to fully charge a typical laptop from a day of direct sunlight. It includes a battery pack, which stores the charge and automatically converts it to the required output voltages. Common adaptors are included, and other devices can connect via USB or a car charger. Holds up to a 17″ laptop inside a protective case.
Made of PET fabric, a water-resistant material developed from recycled soda bottles, with polyurethane-coated cotton trim, a silicone handle, and aluminum hardware. One Lithium Polymer battery included.

Size: 12h x 17w x 3.5″d

$598.00, ($538.20 Members) Buy it here.