Waterfield unveils new carryable 'Shield Case' for Apple's Mac Studio
WaterField Designs has unveiled a new carrying case for the recently debuted Mac Studio, allowing users to transport the desktop computer in a more protected fashion.
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Although not technically a portable machine, the Mac Studio has a relatively small form factor compared to other desktops. WaterField has run with the Mac Studio's size for its latest Apple accessory.
The Mac Studio Shield Case is a sleek carrying solution that cushions the Mac in impact-resistant padding and a plush lining. On the exterior is leather and ballistic nylon, or waxed canvas in some variants.
Credit: WaterField Designs
On the bottom of the case is a layer of high-grade neoprene that provides additional protection when the case is set down. Other construction details include waterproof YKK zippers, a plush-lined front pocket for peripherals or accessories, a sturdy leather handle, and metal D-rings for an optional strap.
WaterField says that its Shield Case is meant for users transporting the Mac Studio from home to office, station to station, or office to field.
Credit: WaterField Designs
The WaterField Mac Studio Shield Case retails for $129 and is expected to ship April 8.
Apple's Mac Studio starts at $1,999 and provides more power than its more expensive Mac Pro counterpart -- at least, until that device is refreshed. It's available to order now and officially launches on Friday, March 18.
Read on AppleInsider
Credit: WaterField
Although not technically a portable machine, the Mac Studio has a relatively small form factor compared to other desktops. WaterField has run with the Mac Studio's size for its latest Apple accessory.
The Mac Studio Shield Case is a sleek carrying solution that cushions the Mac in impact-resistant padding and a plush lining. On the exterior is leather and ballistic nylon, or waxed canvas in some variants.
Credit: WaterField Designs
On the bottom of the case is a layer of high-grade neoprene that provides additional protection when the case is set down. Other construction details include waterproof YKK zippers, a plush-lined front pocket for peripherals or accessories, a sturdy leather handle, and metal D-rings for an optional strap.
WaterField says that its Shield Case is meant for users transporting the Mac Studio from home to office, station to station, or office to field.
Credit: WaterField Designs
The WaterField Mac Studio Shield Case retails for $129 and is expected to ship April 8.
Apple's Mac Studio starts at $1,999 and provides more power than its more expensive Mac Pro counterpart -- at least, until that device is refreshed. It's available to order now and officially launches on Friday, March 18.
Read on AppleInsider
Comments
The companies that manufacturer silicon products need to come up with a sleeve for the Studio - for those who don't like the standard aluminum offering that Apple is currently providing.
Space Gray? That’ll be the Mac Pro version when it arrives - but yes Space Gray is nicer than Silver imho.
When the Macintosh Portable came out in 1989, I sure wanted one! But at 16 pounds and over $7,000 (equivalent to over $15,000 in today's money), it was out of reach. In the early 1990s after the PowerBook 100 series came out, used versions of the Macintosh Portable were out there for only about $1500 (less costly than the new PowerBooks then) and I was seriously tempted … but I was later glad not to have bought one.
There will certainly be people who will find value in this Mac Studio carrying case.
When I was teaching software development, all of the workstations had monitors, keyboards, and mice from when the classroom had thin clients. We got rid of the thin clients, stowed the keyboards, kept a couple of mice handy, and put the monitors up on moveable arms.
For me, because the Studio is portable enough, I can take it on location to the handful of video broadcasts I do every year. My 13" M1 MBP is OK at that task, but can only run one external monitor. Oftentimes I need two or three displays to properly manage the broadcast, and am not really in the market for yet another laptop (I still have two very capable 13" Intel MBP's alongside the M1).
Now this can both be my desktop replacement (replacing a 2018 Mini, which replaced a 2012 Mac Pro) and come with me the few times I need it to, without throwing it in the bottom of a backpack full of cords and accessories.