Customer Reviews and Ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 34 reviews

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    not for long time users

    • Written by from Valley Village

    259 of 282 people found this useful

    Awesome and unique. Attracts a lot attention anywhere you set up...my only complain is my macbook gets too hot because its like using the macbook on a pillow which is bad for your mac. it gets WAAAY too hot after awhile. i always have to take it out when i use for a long period of time.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Liking it a lot !

    • Written by from White Plains

    115 of 131 people found this useful

    I have been looking for a case/sleeve ever since I bought the MBA.
    I have seen & tried Incase & Hard Candy Case/Sleeves at Apple store but did not like them much, but this one is the best ! Although it may be a little bulky for some people.
    Fits very well in my Laptop Briefcase and Backpack, also you can carry the case itself which looks cool .
    For me thumbs up ! Only complaint maybe the price !

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice Case Good Customer Support

    • Written by from Chicago

    94 of 100 people found this useful

    Had an issue with the zipper on my original purchase, customer service at twelve south was responsive and my replacement is great, have a couple of their other products, really nice quality merchandise all around, will buy again.

    Was this useful? Nice Case Good Customer Support

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Truly Awesome.

    • Written by from Austin

    40 of 42 people found this useful

    Honestly the people who say this makes the computer get to hot must be doing some pretty heavy gaming or computer intensive work. I've used the computer in the case from the battery being fully charged down to nothing straight and the laptop barely gets hot enough to notice. Overall this is a great product and really does the already great looking macbook air justice in overall look and feel.

    Highly Recommended.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Used for 13" macbook Pro

    • Written by from Dungarvan

    42 of 46 people found this useful

    Bought this for my 13" Macbook Pro and it fits fine.

    The fit is a little tight so it won't slide in and out unless you almost fully unzip.
    I tried the Bookbook designed for my computer but found it a bit bulky and the flat spine (4cm thick) made it harder to slide in and out of my bag.

    As for the quality of the product, it is awesome. Really nice quality and lovely smell of real leather. Can't recommend it more. Just buy you won't be disappointed.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    not impressed

    • Written by from Ventura

    43 of 56 people found this useful

    There's no doubting how attractive these are, or what a good concept it is. I bought one at the same time as my Air, but I don't take it out of the house often, so hadn't actually taken it and about, or even had the Air in the case much except a few times to show people.
    The first time I actually used it last weekend, one of the zippers broke immediately. Makes me wonder how long the other zipper will last, but when its goes it will render the case useless.
    Further, it isn't flexible, the Air doesn't fit it too harmoniously, so that when you do close it, if you aren't zipping it, it will tend to pry the Air open, waking it back up and draining power, so you may want to shut down more often than you otherwise would.
    Lastly, and I am not saying there is any deception at all, but note that there is no room for anything but the Air, so if you want to take your charger, that's a separate 'carry'.

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Love the case - ticked about the zippers!

    • Written by from Topeka

    30 of 31 people found this useful

    I have heard several people say that they have plastic zippers on their Twelve South BookBook cases. I can only guess that they have a different generation (if there is such a thing for the BookBook) case, or that the case for the MacBook Air uses different zippers than for the MacBook Pro.

    I have a 13" MacBook Pro, and received my BookBook case yesterday. Excited as ever, I removed it from the package and inserted my 1 month old MacBook Pro, which I love only marginally less than my children (just kidding, but thought it would work for emphasis).

    After removing it once so I could snap the elastic corner stays from the case onto my MBP, I was shocked and upset to see and feel that the zippers had scratched the corners of my MBP, mainly the corners of the lid........but it really scratched them, and since I invested a lot in my MacBook (a lot for me, anyway), it kind of upset me.

    I can't say that I don't love the BookBook......it is beautiful, and looks like a large encyclopedia (if Twelve South came up with a way for customers to personalize their BookBooks, i'd be willing to bet they would make more of a killing than they probably already are at $79.99 a pop). I will use the case until the stitches pop, especially now that my MBP has scratches on the case and I don't really want to take it out to use it!!

    Was this useful? Love the case - ticked about the zippers!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Well made, good preforming, distinctive and subversive case.

    • Written by from Oklahoma City

    30 of 32 people found this useful

    Love this case! Does a great job of discreetly transporting the 2nd gen (2011) 13" Macbook Air, and it can be used with the Air within the case. Looks like well worn, antique high priced book. Adequately protects the air without adding too much bulk or weight. If you're a mobile professional, it looks like a 19th century legal text, or hornbook. Nice felt lined interior caresses the outside of your air, and two elastic straps made to fit around the corners of the screen hold it in place without providing too tight of a fit.

    The only thing I can say is that the case looks TOO good. Bibliophiles and lovers of antiques are drawn to it, actually thinking that it is a rare and treasured tome.

    Otherwise, it does such a great job at disguising the air while you transport it, that its easy to fantasize you're a spy on a top secret mission. Great way to make your case stand out from the crowd of vinyl, nylon, and wetsuit sleeves and cases out there.

    Was this useful? Well made, good preforming, distinctive and subversive case.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    The Amazing Case

    • Written by from Apple Valley

    28 of 31 people found this useful

    I must say that if you do not want to get attention for having a great looking case, you should consider alternatives. This case gets complimented everywhere I go, and that's before people even know that there's a laptop inside! I love the case and so does everyone around me. From a practical standpoint, I love that I can hide my Macbook Air in a bookshelf disguised as a book. The case is also sturdy, much moor so than a standard neoprene case. The only downside is that you can't fit your power cord in the same case.

    Seriously, it's worth every penny.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Unique

    • Written by from New Britain

    24 of 25 people found this useful

    I received the 15" MacBook Pro version for my birthday. The computer fits perfectly even with the plastic Speck case on it. This case really looks like an antique book. It had scratches on it when purchased, but I think this is intentional to create the the look of an antique book. Leather smells good, not obnoxious & cheap.

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    OK but very easy to scratch

    • Written by from Montreal

    26 of 33 people found this useful

    Not to mention the terrible shipping which UPS provided, the case itself is ok. Hardback, classic, although the zipper is bit of hard to use.
    It was covered by a dust bag, but when I took it out, the whole body was full of scratch already. It looks like a retuned item which upset me even more.
    I don't want to go through the horrible shipping process again so I decided to keep it.
    However, Twelve South should make some improvement on the outer packing part and zipper since it's an expensive case and client expected to use it for a long time.

    Was this useful? OK but very easy to scratch

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Unique classy case for your expensive new laptop...

    • Written by from Seattle

    20 of 21 people found this useful

    I love TwelveSouth's products. I have Book Book for my iPhone, and just bought this for my new 13" MacBook Air.

    Pros: disguises your expensive laptop and makes it look like an antique book of some sort. Quality construction, good fit, lightweight, seems to offer great protection.

    Cons: Expensive, the zipper is a little tight (you need to be careful with that), and it does increase the size of what you are carrying.

    Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend.

    Was this useful? Unique classy case for your expensive new laptop...

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love It!

    • Written by from Algonquin

    20 of 21 people found this useful

    This is the best case ,not only does it look cool it helps protect my macbook which is the biggest thing. Furthermore if i put it on a book shelf if is pritty inconspicuas which gives me peace of mind incase of a robber.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Zipper doesn't last

    • Written by from SAN FRANCISCO

    23 of 29 people found this useful

    Had this less then a year and the zipper broke! to bad to..I loved it

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love This Product!!!

    • Written by from Maple Ridge

    18 of 20 people found this useful

    Love Twelve South. I bought this case for my 13" macbook pro and works amazing. There is enough space. I get compliments all day....

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wait I've been looking for!

    • Written by from FORT MILL

    23 of 30 people found this useful

    This case is absolutely perfect! The case is not only hard, safe, and fancy... but it even smells like leather!!

    Was this useful? Wait I've been looking for!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Quality Material & Design

    • Written by from San Jose

    16 of 17 people found this useful

    This case is amazingly classy and the fabric and leather is well made. There is one downer which is the zipper can sometimes get in the way of opening fully.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love This Case!

    • Written by from CINCINNATI

    19 of 23 people found this useful

    When I got this, I thought I would only use it when I was taking the MacBook outside the house. Wrong. I never take it off. Great case. Sturdy. I've gotten several compliments already.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great design, quality and durability!

    • Written by from Clarksville

    18 of 21 people found this useful

    This is a wonderful produvt. Great design, fits perfect on Mac Book Air. Well worth the price. Would highly recommend this product.

    Was this useful? Great design, quality and durability!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    This Case ROCKS!

    • Written by from London

    16 of 18 people found this useful

    This case for my MacBook air is soooo cool!!!. The quality of the case is what I hoped. Not chincy. And it's cool yes, but it also disguises the MacBook, which - lets face it - is #1 on every thiefs hit list. Rarely a day goes buy when someone doesn't compliment me on the BookBook at the college I go to (once they figure out what it REALLY is). Very funky product. Very pleased with it!