Air Manila: A Sleeve Fit For The MacBook Air

I just got my hands on an Air Manila Sleeve for the MacBook Air. It was loaned to me by a friend who recently bought one. This particular sleeve is manufactured by Civilian Lab. Now, a sleeve for the MacBook Air is a fairly simple product. There’s not much bells and whistles you can put on it. Rightfully so.

What it lacks in features though it makes up for in quality. The premium waterproof leather used for the sleeve gives it a sense of luxury. The padded lining gives it a sense of protection. Although I’m not sure it will completely protect the MacBook Air if dropped. It’s made of great material and very well constructed. It uses snap-on buttons to secure the lid as well as the traditional string and leather button similar to the Manila Envelopes it was patterned after.

Like the MacBook Air, this product is a no-frills but elegant product that might not be suited for all people. However if you own a MacBook Air, you’re not most people are you? This is the sleeve for you. There’s a classic elegance to the sleeve. I know it’s patterned after a simple envelope but when you add the leather material and classic design it just works.

There’s not much else I can say about this, the only downside I can see to this is that it costs $55. Quite pricey for what is essentially a padded envelope. Somehow despite that slightly high price tag, I’m still drawn to this product. I can’t imagine owning a MacBook Air and not owning this or a similar product. It’s a perfect partner to your MacBook Air.

Check out the Air Manila here.

[Images courtesy of Civilian Lab]