MacBook Air protection in a chic design with a touch of nature

I have in the past week the Vipder slleve 13 Cases by manufacturers Booq for my MacBook Air 13 received ". Just like the Fibre snapcase for the iPhone 5s are the models of the Viper sleeve partially made of natural fabrics. The fabric gives the products a fresh natural look with a non-slip surface made of jute.

The Viper Sleeve is available for the 11 and 13 inch MacBook Air and the 13 and 15 inch models of the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The customer can choose in the shell between the colors black, gray, purple and sand. The 15-inch model of the Viper sleeve is currently available only in black and gray for sale. The price of the accessories is 40 euros for all sizes. I want in my review the Viper sleeve as 13-inch model in the color sand rate.

Not only the material used is different, the Viper sleeve from the usual cases and bags, which is otherwise known from the accessories trade. The equipment and the closure of this protective sleeve point to good and practical alternatives. Unlike the soft and supple neoprene material of Taipan spacesuit pocket of the manufacturer sets the Booq Viper sleeve during production on two sturdy shells. This technique is used for some time successful in suitcases or briefcases. With bags for laptops, this process is still relatively new, or is it I've never really noticed in trade.

The second major difference is the closure of the sleeve Viper. He who comes in his technique completely without Velcro or zipper. The manufacturer realized by the four magnets, which are embedded at the outer edge of the open side of the pocket in the material. A big advantage is that the MacBook can not be scratched by the use of a zipper. Although these types of bags are equipped with a bead or lip, but the risk remains the same. This is completely excluded in the technique of the Viper sleeve from Booq. No zipper, no sharp edges, no scratching!

Packed the Viper is from Booq sleeve in a simple foil bag, which already allows the customers a generous view of the accessory. As with Fibre snapcase allow small window in the outer packaging a first test feeling the surface. When opening flows a slight smell of New in the nose. Nothing which is unusual, and interferes in the course, but somehow my nose testing the accessories always. The first look at the Viper Sleeve confirmed the good impression, have produced the products from Booq in the past with me. The two shells are sewn on the two transverse and one longitudinal side clean and accurately with one another. The inside is lined with a smooth and soft material made of nylon. Two contrasting color applications, one of them with a decent manufacturer's logo, fresh the chic design of the Viper sleeve additionally. The accessory is very good with a perfect finish.

The opening and closing of the Viper sleeve works quickly and with little effort. Opened with one hand, the device can be easily and smoothly slide playing in the pocket. Here it must be ensured that always first the thin side of the MacBook Air will be inserted into the envelope. If the laptop reaches its end position in the bag, close the magnets the open side as if by magic. Even if you wear the bag accidentally times with the opening down, the force of the magnets keeps the bag closed. But that should not necessarily be tested on the road! Open allows the Viper Sleeve by upstanding central part in fractions of seconds. Here is clearly the strength and advantage of Viper sleeve from Booq. Compared with a zippered pocket you need only a few seconds to turn on or unpacking or opening and closing the accessories.

Are there any disadvantages? Sure, there is. The Viper Sleeve protects through the opening on the long side is not 100% against dust and dirt. Here the zippered pocket provides a clear advantage. What better bag protects from bumps or the free fall out of your hands? I can not and do not want to assess at this point. Each technique will probably have their strengths and weaknesses, but the perfect protection is probably the attention of the user. Who his MacBook, for example, in a job, studying or at school a lot on and unpacks, which will have its sleeve joy of Viper. Much faster and more reliable can not be packaged device. Who transports its device only occasionally, unpacks or uses that runs better with the bag including a zipper. Here, the device is optimally protected from dust and dirty.

My Conclusion:

The Viper sleeve of manufacturers Booq is clean and of good quality processed. The bag offers owners of an Apple MacBook Air or MacBook Pro Retina adequate protection for the device. The use of two sturdy shells could also convince in practice. The closing of the envelope over four recessed magnets works easily and without problems. This technology allows the laptop within seconds from the Viper refer sleeve without damaging the surfaces. Negatives? Not really! The open design, the device is connected to the Viper sleeve not 100% protected from dust and dirt. But that could be otherwise implemented because of the manufacturing and construction. Personally, I find the Viper sleeve very practical to use. Strong buy recommendation for people who want the MacBook often on or unpacking and transporting the unit times in a stylish bag.

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