First Out--Mac mini Protective Case from Tom Bihn

Yes, there is already in the works a protective case for the Mac mini. Tom Bihn the designer, manufacturer and retailer of laptop bags has created a new design specifically for the Mac mini, the 6.5" x 6.5" x 2" computer debuted by Apple at MacWorld on January 11, 2005. The Mac mini, a product that is revolutionary in its simplicity and accessibility, deserves a complementary case, the eM2. The eM2 case protects the Mac mini from scrapes, scratches, drops and dings with a .25" thick enclosure of closed-cell foam that cushions all sides of the computer. It features a splash-proof zipper and a handle for easy carrying.

The eM2 fits the Mac mini like a glove, does not add significant bulk to the slender computer, and can easily fit inside any of our backpacks, messenger bags, briefcases and sling bags. In production now and available for pre-order with a ship date of mid-February 2005, the eM2 will be delivered just in time to protect your new Mac mini. The eM2 retails for $40.00.

We think Tom Bihn cases are really tops. We have an Empire Builder bag and Braincell case in which we tote our 17" PowerBook G4. In 16 months they have logged tens of thousands of miles across the country and throughout the world and show no signs of wear or tear. Here is our 2003 review. [Bill Fox]