It has the same elastic closure and in case of loss label inside.

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But just because Apples laptop is thin, light, and covered in goes-with-everything aluminum doesnt mean it doesnt take some knocks in life.

How you protect your MacBook depends on where youre taking it.

A case or a sleeve can offer plenty of protection if youre constantly jamming your computer into overhead bins on airplanes, but its also a convenient way to tote your laptop back and forth from writing sessions at the coffee shop.

Whatever kind of case you choose, you probably want it to show off your personal style or personality while its doing its job.

Theres also price point to consider since the range of MacBook cases and sleeves goes from less than the taxes you paid on the laptop to more than the price of it once you hit the designer stratosphere.

Weve put together some of our top choices in MacBook cases and sleeves, many of which should work for the latest 13-inch MacBook Air ( at Amazon).

There are no-nonsense hard cases, bright sleeves with an artistic bent, distinguished-looking leather pouches, cheerful bags, and some futuristic fun among them.

So browse through the gallery and if you come across any great finds of your own in your shopping travels, wed love to hear about them in the comments below.

It gives the MacBook a look thats reminiscent of a tome in a luxe library.

A padded interior keeps your computer cushioned in case of falls.

Theres plenty of room for cords and books and papers as well as your 13-inch MacBook Air or Pro.

The brands Montgomery Street Sleeve, pays homage to San Francisco and fits 13-inch and 15-inch MacBooks.

This Pop Quiz Backpack is mostly about carrying your MacBook (and your books) in a padded, fleece-lined compartment.

It comes in nearly two dozen color and pattern combinations.

Like Herschels products, its made of rugged canvas and has a padded laptop pocket that holds a 15-inch MacBook Pro.

A bumper fully protects the sides and corners and a see-through top and bottom protect the rest from scratches.

Textured rubber feet keep it from sliding on slippery surfaces.

It has a padded laptop compartment that holds all sizes of MacBooks.

It fits MacBooks of all sizes and comes in five colors, so its accomodating, too.

And best of all, its water-repellent so even if youre running through the rain, your MacBook stays dry.

Theres room for company, too, with an interior pocket that can hold a tablet or magazine and two back pockets for a phone or earbuds.

A brushed metallic finish doesnt change the sleek look of the laptop, but it guards against dust and scratches.

Best Case For Mac Air 13