Reviews for Thule 15" Attache Case for MacBook Pro

I've been looking at the Thule case for my 13 inch Mac Book Air for a while and I could not decide on the Thule 13 or 15 inch case.
From the reviews I have read, the MBA 13" and the 13" Thule case is a tight fit, so I bought the 15" case (thinking in the future I may upgrade to a 15" laptop), and the 15" inch case works for me.
When I first placed the MBA in the case, my initial thought was I had made a mistake as it looked as if the MBA would rattle around inside the case; however, I found after daily use, that the MBA easily slips in and out under the securing strap without scraping and although it is not a tight (locked-in) fit inside the case, when the case is closed, the inner sleeve padding section in the case holds the MBA in place.
I've tried the MBA in the case around my home as "a walk around" and the MBA feels secure and I have not felt any movement of the MBA inside the case.
The Thule outer case has one side flat and the other curved, this makes the case excellent to rest a laptop on if you are typing on your lap and when typing "in-case" (with the case open).
When used "in-case", I found that my MBA 13" can be used inside the Thule 15" case with MBA power and USB cables connected; however one minor down point, the case edge does have a soft dig into my wrists when typing "in-case", that is the only thing I have found against the case.
The Thule case, as all the reviews have stated, is a great case, get one.

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I have really grown to like this case more and more over time. I purchased this for a 15" rMBP, iPad 3rd gen. and chargers, etc. I primarily use this for just going from home to work. If I had to use this regularly for travel where I would need to fit in lots of papers and other things, it might be on the small side. For my use, it is almost perfect.

One trick I found is if you are carrying an iPad in the designated pocket, it is better to stand it up portrait instead of landscape and move it to one side. That gives you room on the other side of the pocket behind for bulkier items, like the chargers. This allows the case to easily close and not strain the zippers.

It would be a little better if it was just slightly deeper to allow a little more cushion for fitting more items in. Shedding a 1/2 to 1 pound or so wouldn't be bad either. That said, it is a great case - protective from bumps/small drops and weather while still attractive and unique. Some have mentioned the odor initially. If you let it air out a day or two, it pretty much dissipates.

2 of 2 people found this useful

The look of the bag drew me in. The size and weight fit well with my need. I visit customers on a regular basis and my meetings typically do not last five plus hours at a time. I found carrying around power cables, portable drives, a letter size pad of note paper and various items from my desk that I once felt I "needed" was a waste of weight and a good shoulder. For my newly enlightened needs, this case seemed strong enough, smart enough and dog-gone-it people liked it. It fit just enough stuff that it worked very well. For about three months. Then the honeymoon was over and I found out what was once offered up in joy became withdrawn. The primary zipper frequently snagged and refused to yield. One day the drawbridge went up and I no longer had access to the castle. Attempting to enter resulted in a moat forming between the zipper and the stitching holding it to the case. I was finally able to scale the walls, however, the relationship had been damaged and was now non-functional. While you can never replace your first love; hopefully Thule can provide me with a twin.

7 of 13 people found this useful

The case seemed to be excellent for the first two months. Then the zipper pulled away and the case cannot be shut completely. I would not recommend this case.

36 of 39 people found this useful

Bought this case for its minimalistic build ands its durability. It works great for when I travel by air, train, car and when I need to have my Mac and iPad near by. Its compartment for the computer and iPad are perfect, the only issue I've found is that it doesn't have quite enough room for items like chargers in the secondary compartment otherwise it does a great job of protecting by gear. I would recommend that when considering this bag to compare it to its messenger bag version that has more space with the same durability.

29 of 29 people found this useful

This is a good bag but this is also the second Thule case I've owned that has had a zip failure. I'm generally not too tough on my stuff - maybe it's just bad luck but that's too many failures.

1 of 1 people found this useful

Looked around extensively for a case that would protect my macbook while on the go. But found this to be exceptional. It closes tightly. No loose parts at all. It has nice straps. And appears to be water resistant for the long part. I would recommend this to anyone who has just bought the new retina model. Can also use the case while working!

Top Case!

Great for lugging around the 15" MacBookPro, power cable and mouse, not much more room for anything else, though. iPad is a tight fit, even worse if you have it in a thick iPad case.

Quality is very good, I tend to run the zip around the corners carefully, though.

I don't use the MacbookPro in the case much, but when I do, its not easy to charge it up. The MagSafe2 (where you plug it in for charging) sits below the zip on the side so not enough room for the plug. I have the Retina, not sure the thicker non-Retina machine has the MagSafe2 sitting higher. Not a big issue though, only use it in the case while on the run, not for hours on end. Thought I'd mention it anyway.

Overall really nice, good quality attache case, love it.

1 of 1 people found this useful

Got this for the 15" MPBR. Pricey but you get what you pay for in this case. Design, Materials, Style, and Protection. If you're a road warrior you may want to think bigger. But for commuting this is a home run. Pure Art for traveling light. Space you need but none of the bulk you don't. Decent peripheral storage. Nice fit and finish. Frequent flyers are going to love this case.

12 of 13 people found this useful

I am loving it.. It is nicest of the cases out there. I tried a couple but the fit wasn't great, but this one is awesome. It can be used as a case and as a bag. It has few useful pockets in the front. The best part of the case is that while using it outdoors one can use the Macbook while it is inside the case. I feel very comfortable while traveling, as it is very sturdy. The build quality is superb, not only it looks sturdy it feels as well. No doubt people may find it expensive but it delivers the level of quality, and justifies the brand name Thule.

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