To protect your laptop when on travel, you may have previously tried those soft neoprene laptop sleeves–you may have also been left unimpressed. If so, the Thule Gauntlet MacBook Sleeve is a definite step above in terms of protection and aesthetics. the 12 inch gauntlet is a molded polyurethane sleeve that perfectly fits a 12 inch MacBook, though it can fit other small tablets and laptops–the sleeve outer dimensions are 11.8 x 1.2 x 9.8 inches and the inner laptop compartment dimensions are 11 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches. The weight of the sleeve is 0.66 pounds.
The black sleeve is semi-rigid and seems to offer very good edge, corner, and surface protection from dings and scratches.
The YKK zipper opens to a clamshell position hinged on both sides with side cloth hinges. I found the zipper to work smoothly and it seems very strong–nice zipper choice. The interior of the sleeve is a soft quilted material covering a dense thin layer of foam for added protection. In fact, the foam protection even covers the laptop corners and edges.
The hinged sleeve design allows you to work on your laptop without having to remove it from the sleeve. One caution is be sure to close the laptop before closing the sleeve to prevent the hinges from becoming trapped between the laptop keyboard and screen. There are no clips–the laptop just rests inside the molded sleeve.
All in all I am very happy with the Thule Gauntlet MacBook Sleeve. The sleeve does add a little extra bulk but the tradeoff is increased security and peace of mind. This premium sleeve offers excellent laptop protection–using this sleeve you can travel with your laptop without having to worry about minor accidents.
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