January 8 - 3:10pm EST   TOM BIHN, a designer, manufacturer, and retailer of notebook bags, has announced nine backpacks, messenger bags, and briefcases for Apple's 17-inch aluminium MacBook Pro. Three of these designs include the Checkpoint Flyer, the Size 1 Brain Cell, and the Super Ego. The Checkpoint Flyer is a bag designed to allow users to send their notebook through the x-ray machine at an airport checkpoint, without worrying about damage to the computer inside. The bag is made from 8mm-thick thermo-molded closed cell foam that surrounds a notebook and protects against bumps and scratches, though not water. [full story]

December 8 - 10:25pm EST   Orbino has unveiled its latest hand-crafted notebook cases, the Exclusive Collection, consisting of the Trevi, Arista, Aria and Postino. The Trevi is an Italian-leather backpack-style case for 13-inch MacBooks. The shoulder straps are also constructed of leather, with soft padding and adjustable buckles. The slim case can alternatively be carried by a handle located above the main compartment. A front zip pocket is provided for carrying a power adapter or other accessories. [full story]

June 3 - 5:10pm EDT   Sena Cases has announced four new slim designer notebook cases made specifically for the MacBook Air. Styles include the patent-pending Pullino Designer Case for the MacBook Air and the LeatherSkin Case which offers an ultra-slim design, and allows the device to be fully functional without removing the notebook from the case. All the cases are designed from Italian Napa Leather. The Senna Pullino Designer Case for the MacBook Air features pull-out strap for easy release of the MacBook Air and includes velvet lining to protect the device from scratches and damage. It's priced at $240. [full story]

January 16 - 8:05pm EST   Tom Bihn on Wednesday introduced the first laptop case for Apple's MacBook Air. The popular laptop case manufacturer introduced the Brain Cell Size 6X, a new version of its Brain Cell laptop case designed specifically for Apple's newest notebook. The Tom Bihn Brain Cell laptop case offers advanced protection and is designed to clip securely inside a wide variety of Tom Bihn messenger bags, briefcases, and backpacks -- bags including the Empire Builder, Super Ego, ID, Ego, and Zephyr (see full list). Among the protective materials that make the Brain Cell are 8mm thick soft foam padding, 4mm hard corrugated plastic, cross-linked closed-cell polyethylene foam, and 12mm ... [full story]