Gear built around the 13-inch laptop form factor, from sleeves and bags to keyboard covers.
Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac launched with support for the MacBook Pro Touch Bar, macOS High Sierra, and upcoming Windows 10 features like the People Bar. It also brings big performance gains, up to 100% faster external Thunderbolt SSDs.
I'd been stocking up on USB-C devices to prepare for this: my company MacBook Pro 13-inch (Mid 2014) was due for a refresh after three years at Tech in Asia. Its replacement is the MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar.
The Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series is a 2-in-1 running Windows 8.1, with a built-in passive stylus and a 360-degree rotating hinge that switches smoothly between laptop and tablet. It starts from S$999 on dell.com.sg, alongside the larger Inspiron 14.
Targus unveiled its T-1211 collection of laptop and tablet cases last month, designed for travel, work, study, and everyday commuting. The range emphasises creative details, original shapes, and soft materials, with a water-resistant exterior and a non-scratch interior lining.
My work laptop had been a MacBook Air 13-inch (Mid 2011), now a three-year-old model. Under migme's policy of replacing laptops every three years, they bought me a 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina (Late 2013), with a 2.4GHz dual-core i5.
Fabrix has launched its new Laptop Carrier Bag, retailing for US$70. It comes in five designs, Classic Plaid, Midnight Herringbone, Neo Plaid, Tiger Camo, and Whiskey Herringbone, each in a 13-inch or 15-inch size. I'm torn between Midnight and Whiskey.
The Moshi Codex Air and Codex Retina are new from Moshi, lightweight carrying cases for the MacBook Air 11/13-inch or MacBook Pro Retina 13/15-inch. Codex protects your MacBook from the wear of daily use. This is the Air 13 Titanium.
The PKG Slim Sleeve is a nostalgic-looking padded sleeve for the MacBook Air 11 or 13-inch. It feels made from premium materials, with thick internal padding to protect against knocks. It fits the MacBook Air exactly, leaving no extra space.
The Targus Crave II Convertible 3-In-1 Backpack for MacBook Air/Pro 13-inch (TSB772AP) retails for S$109. As the name suggests, it can be carried three ways, as a backpack, a messenger bag, or slipcase, with a dedicated compartment protecting both devices.
The Speck SeeThru is a hardshell case for the MacBook Air 11 or 13-inch. It's thinner and lighter than the STM Grip, but lacks the suede inner lining that stops the shell scratching the laptop. The material is also reflective.
The STM Grip is a hard shell case for the MacBook Air 13, with versions also for the Air 11, MacBook Pro 13, and Pro Retina 13 and 15. It retails for S$69 at DISTEXPRESS or Apple Premium Resellers.
At this morning's event, Apple refreshed the iMac, Mac mini, and iPad, and introduced two new products: the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display and the iPad mini. Apple also seems to be dropping the 'new iPad' name.
I bought Crumpler's The Fug in Black, a slim neoprene sleeve for my 13-inch MacBook Air, from the Paragon Crumpler store for S$55, or S$49.50 with a 10% CitiBank discount. I'd weighed against SwitchEasy's Thins but went with the Fug.
When I joined mig33 on 1st February 2010, I received a MacBook Pro 15-inch (Mid 2009) with a 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo and 4GB RAM. Over the years it slowed as apps and the OS grew more demanding.