Protective sleeve / transport for MacBook Pro 16 2023

I feel like I am completely on my own in the way I like to use an Apple product. Given the beauty and feel of the product and the design optimised for use as is, I absolutely do not like to have permanent covers. However, I want to carry the product without damaging it which is not possible unless I take extreme precautions or use specialised luggage. Specialised luggage are inconvenient in many ways. In my mind this is the obvious way to maximise utilisation and pleasure of such an expensive product but does not seem to be in the mind of case / sleeve suppliers and guess therefore majority of Apple users. This applies to the iPhone where I have some partial solution but in this case, specifically relating to a new MacBook Pro 16 2023, I cannot find a solution. There are enough permanent hard covers on the market but I cannot find a single hard cover / hard sleeve that is designed only for transport / carrying inside hand luggage. Does anyone know of one?


Also, from experience of previous MacBook Pros, while using a leather felted sleeve, the keyboard damages the tinted film of the screen after some time carrying inside a bag. Does anyone know of a protective layer to add between the screen and the keyboard? Before anyone suggests, I do not want a permanent protective film and looking only for transport purposes.

MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Aug 6, 2023 12:41 AM

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Aug 6, 2023 7:32 AM in response to ku4hx

Thanks. Appreciate the answers. I have experience of a 2015 MacBook Pro used in a Brooks leather shoulder bag protected by a felt lined leather sleeve. The screen is full of scratches from the interaction between the keyboard and the screen, the rubber seal has worn away in places and there is a general appearance of being worn out just by carrying in this way. I know people opt for computer specific luggage solutions but I need something that will protect the laptop in the luggage I would like to use which I consider to be stylish and suitable for me. I am not buying a MacBook Pro just for functionality alone. Judging by the sleeve options on the market and the price of the laptop, neither are others but they don't do the job even at USD 300+ cost. Please reply if you have a solution for me. I understand other view points and respect them but not suitable for me.

Aug 6, 2023 7:40 AM in response to Shami Y

Shami Y wrote:

Thanks. Guess my only option is a hard sleeve which I unfortunately cannot find.

There are a lot of padded computer carrying cases available.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=AB5stBgB6NqtJs_7iGUDn1rL6CHTt6uBzw:1691332583972&q=padded+computer+carrying+case&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjpgvXuoMiAAxUNMDQIHRkqBfoQ0pQJegQIDBAB&biw=1435&bih=916&dpr=1.5

I too, as previously stated by ku4hx, believe you are overthinking this. I traveled professionally across the globe with my Mac for several years and never experienced any damage. I used a computer backpack.

Aug 6, 2023 9:14 AM in response to Shami Y

"Thanks. Appreciate the answers. I have experience of a 2015 MacBook Pro used in a Brooks leather shoulder bag protected by a felt lined leather sleeve. The screen is full of scratches from the interaction between the keyboard and the screen, the rubber seal has worn away in places and there is a general appearance of being worn out just by carrying in this way. I know people opt for computer specific luggage solutions but I need something that will protect the laptop in the luggage I would like to use which I consider to be stylish and suitable for me. I am not buying a MacBook Pro just for functionality alone. Judging by the sleeve options on the market and the price of the laptop, neither are others but they don't do the job even at USD 300+ cost. Please reply if you have a solution for me. I understand other view points and respect them but not suitable for me."


Then go for it; whatever floats your boat..

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