Marware Sportfolio Review

As you have undoubtedly noticed, I purchase a lot of my tech related items from Amazon. I have purchased yet another item. The Marware 13'' Sportfolio.

I wanted a soft carrying case for my Apple MacBook that would retain the handy compactness of the laptop. I bought the Marware Sportfolio because:

It's soooo soft. Something as soft and cuddly as this case hasn't the heart to scratch my beloved Macbook. It has a nice thick lining that can protect the valuables in transit from my hand to the ground. It's made of some sort of neoprene that smells awful when you tear it out of the box (it goes away) but does a fantastic job of protecting the laptop.

There are two side pockets, one for each side. One is open, great for stuffing papers, books, magazines, or the Dead Sea Scrolls. I can easily fit a book, mighty mouse, and charger in the open side.

The zippered side I save for my more precious small items like jump drives, earbuds, pens and pencils, notebook, loose change, and a healthy helping of lint (just in case I need to start a fire).

The bottom of the case is lined with a flexible and durable rubber to soften any of those emotion filled moments when you do something stupid with all your passwords. Essential for anyone.

You can buy one HERE.

Macally Macbook Protection Shell Review

I like preserving large purchases such as my recent acquisition of an Apple Macbook. While the Laptop is sturdy and durable I don't like the idea of the outside getting scratched or dinged from general use.

I bought a Macally Protection Shell from Amazon. I give it a five out of five for being what I expected. It's a hard, two piece case that snaps onto the outside of the Macbook. The leather finish looks excellent as well as durable. One thing I would not do is expose it to anything sharp that could cut the leather.

The bottom piece is molded so that all the ports and fans are unobstructed. Everything is very easy to access.

I have been monitoring the temperature of my Macbook with iStat and have not noticed a significant increase in heat.

The case does increase the thickness of the Macbook by half and inch and ups the weight half a pound. It really isn't that noticeable and makes me feel much better.

The case looks excellent. The black leather finish is an eye catcher and can protect your Macbook from scratches and small falls.

I purchased mine at Amazon in the New and Used section for $20.10. I consider it a great deal for the exemplary protection it provides.