You might say that Iâve been around the block when it comes to laptop
sleeves and cases, I currently own 3 neoprene sleeves and 2 laptop cases â in
other words I have an obsession with keeping my gadgets clean. Every time I see
someoneâs laptop sitting around naked and vulnerable, I canât help but think
that itâs a disaster waiting to happen. If you have a laptop, a case or sleeve
is absolutely necessary if you want to keep your laptop in good shape.
somewhere in between a sleeve and a case because it has the protective chops of
a case, but itâs thin enough to slip into a bag like a sleeve. The Codex is a
little bit thicker and heavier than your standard neoprene laptop sleeve, but
it’s a trade-off since you are getting more protection in return. Unlike most
neoprene cases, both the front and back side of the Codex is very rigid and
sturdy, so you would be hard-pressed to bend it. The caseâs outer material is
made of a tough Viscotex material. The inside of the Codex is made up
of Terahedron microfiber, a soft material that makes for great cushioning for keeping your Macbook safe from bumps and scratches.
Inside the case,
the top lid has an elastic piece in each top corner that hold your Macbook’s
display, this way when you open the case, your Macbook automatically is in an
open – and ready to work position. With this shell-case design, there is no need
to take the Macbook out of the case. We’ve seen a few neoprene cases with
Elastic bands like these, however they often block part of the display area.
These ones do not.
Unlike the top flap, the bottom flap, where the bottom half of the Macbook
sits, does not cover the sides of your laptop. This design allows you to easily
access the CD/DVD drive and the ports on your laptop. I suspect that this also
must’ve been done to keep the air circulating and help prevent any heating "incidents", which is a common problem for many Macbooks.
A detachable handle is included if you choose to use the Codex as a stand
alone case for travelling. We weren’t expecting too see this in the box, but a
matching protective case for your Front Row remote is included. Is there any
company out there that offers a case for the Front Row remote? We don’t think
so. And we love that they threw one in with the package. The Front Row remote’s
case also has a key chain clasp so that you can attach your remote to the zipper
rings on your case. Furthermore, a ShieldPad is included, which serves as both
a keyboard protector and a mouse pad.
The Codex for the Macbook is available in metallic silver with the
intention of complimenting the white Macbooks and the Macbook Pro, and there is
a metallic black version of the Codex for the black Macbook. However, if you
fancy the black Codec for your white Macbook, no one will consider it a faux
pas. We’ve never seen a silver laptop case, so overall the color is a nice
change of pace. And thank goodness they didnât make the case white which would
attract dirt very easily. The silver color also makes the case feel classy –
worthy of the Macbook sitting in side of it.
the classiest case available for the current generation Apple Laptops. This
isn’t the first time we’ve reviewed Moshi’s products and have come away
impressed with their continuously high standard for well thought out products of superb
quality.
their site just to see the adorable flash movie they have for the Codex. The Codex 15 for the Macbook pro retails for $65 and the Codex 13 for the Macbook
retails for $60.
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Johnny Malkavian
The heat vent will be blocked if you use it without taking it out of the case.
With the MacBook already running high temperatures as it is, that’s not a very good thing is it?