Built NY 13-Inch to 15-Inch Laptop Sleeve, Striped Reviews

• not great for the 13" macbook

  
  By ALAS5CM0ENEO5 on 2007-09-24
  i purchased a macbook and wanted to get a semi-protective sleeve for it. the product itself is well-made. however, it does not fit the 13" macbook very well which causes the laptop to shift around inside the case.
  
  with that said, i would not recommend this product for the 13" macbook as it is a better fit for owners of 14" and 15" laptops.
  
  

• Excellent product but too small

  
  By A1P67PZ7OEH0GO on 2007-06-13
  This case is great and really protective; however it is a hair too small for my dell e1505 (15.4 widescreen), so I'm getting the 17inch model to better accommodate. Great product, I just wish it was a tiny bit bigger.
  
  

• just different

  
  By A34S5NBRWIO5W7 on 2007-05-12
  I ordered this item some two months ago.
  Even if the long shipping time can be due to italian customs, nevertheless the laptop sleeve I received was different in colors and printed pattern from the one I saw online.
  It came also with no tags and a bit wrinkled since it was put in a simple paper envelop.
  All in all, disappointing, even though it's not a remark about the quality of the product.
  
  

• I love it!

  
  By A3FBTODNCV6EFX on 2007-07-21
  I love this laptop sleeve. It provides a nice cushion but isn't bulky. The colors are slightly different then they appeared, but that was to be expected as it would depend on your monitor settings. It fits my macbook pro perfectly and I have gotten a lot of compliments on it.
  
  

• The 13"-15" size Fits Dell Latitude D610 Perfectly

  
  By A1CC1XA5JW4XHL on 2007-11-29
  Hip & Handy. Now I can toss my laptop in any tote bag. Love it. Make sure to read sizing chart.
  
  
• Not a big as it should be.
  By A2YTUNJ3EL5F59 on 2008-03-24
  I have a 14.1 inch screen Dell and this fits ONLY if stretched. Poor execution if it should fit a 13-15" laptop.
  
  
• Awesome
  By A1B1ERGGIV47SB on 2008-08-22
  I bought my sleeve in order to turn my favorite "messenger bag" into an optional computer carrier (for bike commuting). It works great for that, as would wadded-up newspaper, a towel, or a large serving of popcorn, as padding is the key. This provides that. What I discovered is that a padded sleeve this one provides the best way to transport your machine when a full blown laptop bag is too much. Relying on a fully charged battery, I have used my excellent Built NY sleeve to take my laptop along on flights, and I do so with confidence in the security of the machine (and going through security is a BREEZE without having to dig the computer out of a bag). One warning: make sure the computer is completely off and not just snoozing, because this is essentially an artic sleeping bag and you'll probably overheat the computer quickly if it is stored with the power on.
  Built NY makes these in a range of sizes - find the right one for you and enjoy.
  
  
• Unconfortable
  By A1KSGGZ3IH0F48 on 2007-04-01
  The product is well made and nice, but it is difficult to put a 15" notebook in it. It fit so tight that I think it was made for another size, but not, it is for 13" to 15" notebook.
  
  
• Great sleeve
  By AKQXBC5GKMGEQ on 2007-05-07
  This sleeve is awesome - it molds to the size of your laptop and then still allows room for small items - if you already have a bag you like, this is a great addition for carrying your laptop - i get asked about it wherever I go
  
  
• florida buyers
  By A1EZFE4BWGITP8 on 2007-06-15
  i bought this for my girlfriend it's alright..just the item color just a little bit different a little darker...this item was great i suggest to buy it if laptop on 14. something inch... made from wetsuit grade neoprene and washable it's cool that's allthanks for reading God bless you all...
  
  
• Doesn't fit an IBM T60
  By A3ED25KDOR1RE8 on 2007-06-26
  Despite being told by Built NY that this size sleeve should fit my T60, it was too narrow. While I could have exchanged it for the next size up, I didn't because then it would have been way too long.
  
  I suspect if it fits your notebook computer that it'd be great.
  
  
• Fits perfectly snug
  By A30XHICAZRW9G6 on 2008-05-17
  I own a 14 inch HP Pavilion Laptop and I think this product was especially made for it. It's an EXACT fit and I love it. I'm not sure how it would fit with a 15 inch computer as it seems there wouldn't be room for another inch but if you have a 14 inch computer this is perfect. With that said, the material does stretch a bit so maybe it could.
  
  
• Macbook Pro 15" Case
  By AL6OIANRMZAF8 on 2007-05-30
  great product- tight fit- I'm thinking maybe I should of ordered a 17" sized case. But it's very chic!
  
  
• Good sleeve, however estimate your sizing!
  By A7PLJWS3F85AH on 2007-06-28
  This sleeve is all you might expect from a good sleeve, nice looking and functional. It's thoroughly modern looking and feels great. It's also machine washable. It fits my Dell 1405/640m with the protruding 9-cell battery perfectly. It's a very snug fit. Because of its 'gills' that stretch, it would fit the normal 6-cell battery relatively snuggly as well. My laptop is a 14.1 widescreen. It's a decently chunky laptop. So try to estimate it! It took a bit longer than the standard week to arrive.
  
  
• nicely Built
  By A2EVFT9PRJ1YZ7 on 2007-06-30
  fits my Lenovo R-60 perfectly. Provides a bit of padding so it can be carried in a regular backpack or briefcase, yet isn't bulky.
  
  
• Doesn't fit
  By A1SCEUZEEDFABK on 2007-09-29
  Even though by dimensions this ought to fit, because of the way the sides are pulled in, it just didn't fit my 12 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 1 3/4" Toshiba laptop
  
  
• awful color
  By AJ7BXIMKTOXJY on 2007-10-19
  The real color doesn't look like this picture.
  I was so disappointed with bleched color when I got this.
  
  
• Pretty, does its job
  By AX4XSYKMHFQDL on 2007-12-11
  Ordered this for my 13inch macbook. it's the slightest bit loose, but I knew going in it was for 13-15inch, so it makes sense that there'd be extra room. You could fit papers or a pen in there, but it's not enough room to fit the power cord or anything substantial. I basically just thought it was pretty, and it is, so it serves its purpose.
  
  
• Fits the MBP 17" like a glove!
  By AS4PMLSGXVJGW on 2008-02-25
  I think this was made for Macs - fits my MacBook Pro 17" absolutely perfectly. Just snug enough and no struggle inserting. Stylish and hip. Says you're one of the fun ones.
  
  
• Nice fit for a 15" Dell Latitude
  By A2W3MCTXKV39W3 on 2008-04-28
  I was concerned this may not be a good fit, but my Dell Latitude D630 fits in there nice and snug - but not too tight!
  
  
• sleek and stylish
  By AL7YPOFUAN1ZH on 2008-06-08
  i love the pattern. The first time I brought it to school, I got lots of compliments. It's easy to carry and doesn't want to slip out of my hand, and it's also really easy to slip in a bag and carry around. Accessibility is nice; could have a side zip but the top zipper opens wide, so it's easy to slip my laptop in and out. Overall a great buy!
  
  
• Excellent Laptop Sleeve
  By A18FUROGCGY3VA on 2008-07-21
  I had been looking for a nice sleeve for a while. This one is great. Bright, fun, versatile with extra padding at the zipper. The side grips work really well too. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I like using this sleeve. Now I just cover my laptop and throw it into any bag I have. I don't need a special case. The case that came with my Dell was just too heavy. The price is great too.
  
  
• Great product.
  By A1P69YX91K5ZXU on 2008-08-30
  I would hands down recommend this item. I bought it for my Macbook with a 13.1 inch screen. Although I was hesitant about it fitting, it fits wonderfully. There is enough room to stick in the charger, the computer and some pens and stuff. Despite the fact that it smells a bit funny (it's the same material that wet suits are made from) it's a great quality. I go to college in New Orleans, so my backpack gets wet. A lot. And I'm never worried about my computer when it's in the laptop sleeve. It's thin enough to slip in a backpack, but strong enough that I can use the sleeve as the only protection. Not sure about how it fits other computers, but for a Macbook, I don't think I could ask for anything else. And as an added plus, the design rocks.
  
  
• got it!
  By A2YJHJUBD7Q0AN on 2007-08-23
  Item came quickly. The sleeve fits a little snug on my 15.4" Sony. But that is what it is supposed to do I guess. Very satisfied.
  
  
• A bit misleading in size
  By A4CCLUUE1C0LZ on 2007-08-29
  I have a BenQ joybook with a 15.4" screen and have had to push pull and squeeze to get into into this sleeve, but i can zip it up (just). The redeming features are the colour, seemingly heavy duty zipper and the neoprene (wetsuit) fabric. Next time would think twice and probably buy the 17" Sleeve (even if it is to big).
  
  
• very protective, cool-looking, too
  By A2KNCI7IUMQMAC on 2007-09-12
  Overall I love my built ny neoprene sleeve for my 13 inch macbook. it's fun and protective. my only grievance is the oddly shaped corners. i thought that the whole thing would stretch out with my macbook in it and conform to the shape of my macbook. this might be the case for a 15 inch, but not 13. i don't mind the corners most of the time, but i've found that they make it tricky to slip the macbook into an over-the-shoulder book bag that i have. i could see how a sleeker designed case would make it easier to fit in smaller places. otherwise, i love the case, and i've found it fits into my backpack easily and is not too heavy.
  
  
• Not Satisfied
  By A1FEF4GWO8PCYY on 2007-09-21
  This product was very eye catching and contemporary, but when I received it it didn't fit my laptop. My notebook is 14", so I bought a size medium. It appears as if the Built NY company didn't take into consideration that most laptops are not built in an hour glass shape like they made their sleeves. My computer would have fit length-wise, but it was impossible to get it through because the way the sleeve curves. You'd think they would have caught this and adjusted their sizes accordingly...
  
  
• geat item, but didn't fit.
  By AUQEUIGWASI4U on 2007-09-23
  I had to buy the bigger version to fit my tablet PC, Toshiba Satellite A15 (13"x12"x1-1/2"). However, it's a great product, just trouble to send back and get the larger size.
  
  
• Just as pictured
  By A38EXWUIZQEDJX on 2007-10-08
  I am very pleased with my Built NY Laptop Sleeve. I own a 13.3'' Mac and the sleeve fits nicely. Snug but not too snug, and there's a little room left in the case for my small remote and headphones. The power cord would not fit, however.
  Colors are vibrant and are true to the image above.
  
  
• Tight Squeeze
  By AX7N2PO0FWP6L on 2007-10-19
  I have a Thinkpad X61, it fits into the 13 inch sleeve, but is REALLY tight. Offers great protection, but I am worried about the little switches on the outside part of the laptop. Anything that isn't completely smooth, no matter how flush seems to get caught on the inside of the sleeve. I actually may return this item if it doesn't stretch a little and get easier to get the laptop in and out.
  
  

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