Vintage Apple iBook Kensington Laptop Carrying Case with 2001 Apple iBook User’s Guide – Y2K / Early 2000sA wonderful piece of early-2000s Apple history and a great collectible for vintage Macintosh and iBook enthusiasts!This vintage Kensington laptop carrying case features the iconic white embroidered Apple logo prominently displayed on the front, along with Kensington branding. The classic black case has the substantial padded construction and styling associated with laptop bags from Apple's iBook/PowerBook era.Also included is an original Apple iBook User’s Guide, with a © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. copyright date. The guide is a fantastic piece of Y2K Apple ephemera in its own right and contains period illustrations and instructions covering the iBook and early Apple services and technology, including iTools, Mac.com, iDisk and AirPort.Period Macworld advertising from 2002 documents Kensington bags being bundled with certain iBook purchases, while Apple users in 2003–2004 discussed Apple-logo Kensington bags available through the Apple Store. This makes the set especially appealing for someone building a period-correct vintage Apple/iBook collection.Bag features:-Genuine Kensington branded laptop carrying case-Embroidered white Apple logo on front-Classic black Y2K-era design-Heavily padded laptop compartment-Interior retaining strap-Padded interior divider/protection-Front storage compartment-Dual carrying handles with padded handle wrap-Rear exterior section-Zippered construction-Metal attachment points for a removable shoulder strapDesigned during the Apple iBook/PowerBook eraIncluded Apple iBook User’s Guide:Genuine Apple iBook User’s Guide© 2001 Apple Computer, Inc.Multilingual coverFeatures the classic Apple logo and iBook brandingContains original period diagrams, setup instructions and illustrationsIncludes information about iTools, Mac.com, iDisk and AirPortA great companion piece for displaying alongside a vintage iBook or other early-2000s Apple collectionCONDITION:Pre-owned vintage condition. Overall, the bag presents very nicely for its age. Please examine all photos closely, as they are part of the description.IMPORTANT: The original/removable shoulder strap is NOT included. The attachment points remain on the bag, but the shoulder strap itself is missing. Bag can still be carried using the attached top handles.The iBook User’s Guide is also pre-owned and shows normal age/storage wear, including some visible creasing/wear to the cover. Please see photographs for condition.INCLUDED IN THIS SALE:Kensington Apple-logo laptop bag and Apple iBook User’s Guide shown in the photographs. No iBook/computer, shoulder strap, power adapter or other accessories are included.A great display or functional collectible for fans of vintage Apple, Macintosh, iBook, PowerBook, Y2K technology and retro computing.
