Need something tougher than a laptop sleeve
 

When I commute I stuff my 15" Macbook into an Amazon sleeve and then inside my Ortieb Pannier. Any suggestions on finding a tougher sleeve or case? What do other folks use?

They make hard laptop cases (sold on Amazon): https://amzn.to/2DpFd4h

really rugged..
 

consider Pelican cases...

Where do you need the toughness? A laptop should protect its own screen when it is closed. If you have a spinning hard drive, then you do need to protect it from shock, but if you have solid state storage, you don't so much.

I agree. I've never found the need for anything on my rMBP. If I wanted to keep it new and shiney that would be one thing. But damaged, hardly after 1200 commutes or so. It's only been damaged when I'm in an actual accident.

This. ^^

You need to explain why it needs additional support. Like others have suggested anything greater that the sleeve would be a hard case. Sounds like user error? I have a honking Dell Precision workstation, that I've carried on my commutes for over 5 years with only one incident where it slid off the chair. The screen cover clamps came open but luckily it snapped back into position none the worse for wear. I keep it in a sleeve inside a Timbuk2 messenger bag.

I never trust those bathroom hooks so carry a heavy duty hanger inside the pocket I got from Home Depot.

When I think I need to protect a laptop more than just a plain sleeve, I grab a Fedex box. Poor man's laptop sleeve.

I commute (irregularly) with a laptop in a padded sleeve, inside of an Ortlieb pannier, and it has always worked out just fine. I suppose if I felt the need for more protection I would just use my most minimal laptop backpack and slide it into the pannier... or wrap the sleeve with a laptop in it inside of a big towel, but even with a pair of street shoes in the pannier I've never felt like the laptop is significant risk.

Also, you didn't mention which sleeve you do have. Mine is the Amazon Basics laptop sleeve, and I will admit that it is pretty flimsy (yet still I have no problem commuting with it). Most of the more expensive options on Amazon have stronger construction. You could also visit your local Electronics store and purchase one that you're able to evaluate in person.

I got a this after... well... https://www.amazon.com/Thule-Gauntle...le+laptop+case
It's heavy enough to offer reasonable protection. Like dropping.
Here's my tale of woe: Curtis Corlew in Bicycle Land: Run over, busted and broken

Here's what I did: https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2013/12...-recovery.html

Here's what I did... regular panniers with industrial bubble wrap.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fd0add1982.jpg

User error? Well, spit does happen. If you expect it, then it does make sense to protect from resulting damage.

Assuming you bring work clothes in...I wrap my dress pants, shirt, and/or gym towel around my Dell work laptop. It protects the laptop surface and keeps my clothes from wrinkling. I have a front mounted bag (Brompton style) and have had no issues with the jostling for the past 2 seasons.

Again. This is one reason why I find a backpack superior to other options.

Having said that, I have been run over once and thrown off the bikes twice which did result in dents in the rMBP.

Character, I say, character.

Never.