Fancy and fun as iPads are, we are a bit tired of the tablets hogging all of the attention from case-makers. Some of us will always prefer typing on actual keyboards and we need ridiculously artisan cases for our outrageously iconic computers. So we extend a thank you to hard graft for this MackBook Air 13″ case. This one came to fruition in response to demand after their Air 11″ case proved such a hit.

“On the outside is beautiful caramel tanned Italian leather juxtaposed with sand colored Italian suede. It fits your your laptop along with a notebook or two and a magazine, even your iPad … This a perfectly slim shoulder bag, clean and simple.” We like the sound of that even more: we can use this bag to boost the ego of our tender MacBook Air by making the iPad play second fiddle. Pick it up here.

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hard graft seemed to drop more products in 2011 than most accessories markers. Today they announced three new products including this Nero slim wallet made from “semi-vegetable” tanned leather, referring to the mix of leather with their wool felt. This hard graft is a slim line wallet and should break in well with age. They run $47.

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hard graft brings their Back2Back messenger, rucksack, briefcase combination to the forefront. Finished in a clean brown leather, the Back2Back is more than roomy enough to jam and stuff with your daily essentials. While we would recommend keeping things light to save your back, hard graft claims the bag can house your laptop, mags with some room for clothing as well. A good look.

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Give it to hard graft for remaining a strong player in the modern men’s bag movement. Rather than falling on the classic and traditional looks of the past, they continue to develop forward thinking bags that play to the daily needs of a gentleman (and women as well, of course). Their 2Unfold Nero bag, developed back in 2007, gets a slight facelift in black along with some slight variations and updates. Versatile in all aspects, the 2Unfold can be shouldered or carried clutch-style.

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The hard graft team delivers a new accessory – kinda. The iMac slipper is a small leather sleeve that wraps the front of the iMac stand. As they say: “OK, maybe you don’t really need one but isn’t it a really cool and unique way to customize your iMac or Cinema Display and show that you really care about the details?” Let us know what you think…

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An interesting concept from the hard graft team. This “3Fold” multi-use bag can be opened and compacted depending on your need. “One bag. Three distinct formats. The 3Fold is a slim Laptop Bag, a spacious Overnighter or a sizeable A2 Portfolio Bag. The intelligent nature of the bag makes it as flexible as your lifestyle demands.  You’ll find the usual hard graft textiles: vegetable tanned leather with felt wool accents throughout. Available in grey or tan leather.

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Here’s a new pocket mobile case from the hard graft group that fits your essential cards and your iPhone in a handy leather and felt wool lines case. “The Pocket Phone Case is ultimate protection for your iPhone or iPod touch with a perfect premium leather pocket for a couple credit cards and cash.”

This eight card slot holder from the Hard Graft family of all things wool-like should retain heat when stored in your pocket. Two leather pockets store the cards and some cash. You can probably cram some other things in there as well. Simple and to the point. Maybe for you – maybe not.

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Before we can even digest the iPad – love it or hate it (I’m not sold… yet) – companies are starting to push out their takes on accessories for the device. Let’s be honest about this. We knew the size of the thing even before yesterday’s announcement, and since its form is as flat as a magazine or book itself, retro fitting a case to cover the unit should have come quick.

Hard Graft is one of many companies that come out of the gates with their “proto” take on the iPad case. It features the familiar hard graft felt wool and leather finish. If  we were to purchase said device, this may well be the case we would consider.

Another new issue from the Hard Graft family of goods. This “Card Phone Wallet” is a bifold slmi credit card wallet that allows you to lock in your iPhone or smart phone. Elastic tape holds everything in place. For the slim minded who want to incorporate their phone into the equation, this may be a perfect match.

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