A Buyers Guide to Netbook Cases, Sleeves & Bags
At GearZap we understand that everyone has individual needs when choosing a Netbook Case or Netbook Bag. That’s why we sell the largest range of Netbook Cases on the internet. But with so many to choose from it can often be difficult deciding which to buy. This guide explains all the available options and will help you to choose the style of Netbook Case that suits your needs.
Here you will find a description of the many different styles of Netbook cases available in our shop. Simply choose the size of your netbook screen, then use the left side navigation bar to browse the style of case or bag you are looking for.
The netbook sleeve is the most popular type of case. They are normally slim and designed to fit your netbook perfectly, providing protection from scratches and light weight shocks. Sleeves are ideal for people who want to keep their netbook safe while it’s not in use, or to protect it while inside your favourite bag, suitcase or rucksack. Netbook Sleeves are inexpensive and available a wide range of designs and colours to suit all tastes.
Our store has a great selection of sleeves with various levels of shock protection. They range from basic neoprene pouches to shock absorbing cases with additional pockets to store smaller accessories. However if you need something that will hold your charger plus other bits and bobs you should read on.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| - Slim design allows for use inside other bags - Most have good protection against knocks and scratches - Some have extra pockets for small accessories - Lots of designs to choose from |
- Most don’t have enough room for your charger - Not many have handles or carry straps |
ZeroShock Netbook Case
CoolBananas Netbook Sleeve
A netbook bag is typically bigger and more practical than a sleeve, they also feature carry handles or a shoulder strap for carrying. Netbook bags are great when you need to transport your netbook from one place to another. They usually have a good amount of padding to protect your netbook from knocks and bumps. Most bags also have additional compartments for your power adapter and accessories.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| - Handles and shoulder straps are convenient for carrying - Most have good protection against knocks and scratches - Many have large pockets for your charger and accessories - Lots of designs to choose from |
- Not as compact as netbook sleeves |
Hama Netbook Bag
CoolBananas Netbook Bag
Briefcase style netbook bags usually have a smart appearance which is ideal for work situations where a professional image is important. Many of these bags feature additional compartments to accommodate a power adapter, accessories, stationary, mobile phones etc. If you need something for the office then look no further.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| - Professional appearance is ideal for work or business use
- Handles and shoulder straps make them easy to carry - Most have excellent protection against knocks and scratches |
- Not as slim as a netbook sleeve - Less choice |
Targus XS Briefcase
Solo Netbook Case
The netbook messenger bag is much smaller than your typical messenger bag – which is great if you don’t want to carry something bigger than you need. One big difference between the two types of messengers is that netbooks are small enough to allow vertical shaped messenger bags. Messengers normally have plenty of room for your accessories and all the extra bits you need to carry. They usually have padded compartments to prevent damage to your netbook.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| - Comfortable shoulder straps make the messenger best for carrying - Most have good protection against knocks and scratches - Many have large pockets for your charger and accessories |
- Not as compact as netbook sleeves |
LEmini Messenger Bag
CoolBananas Messenger Bag
A netbook backpack is a no brainer for high school and college students – the netbook is about the same size as most books (although they are much thinner) so a good sized backpack for a netbook should give you plenty of space for your books and other gadgets as well. If you spend a lot of time traveling light, this would also be a good idea, although not quite as good as a specific travel bag made for the netbook.
There are relatively few rucksacks currently available for netbooks, however this one from Targus should suit most peoples needs.
Targus Netbook Rucksack
If you’re looking for a case that provides the ultimate protection for your netbook, you should definitely consider a hard shell case. Unsurprisingly these are made from sturdy shock-resistant materials that absorb knocks and bumps. They are ideal for people who use their netbook in demanding situations, or if you’re just a wee bit clumsy. Despite being one of the toughest cases for your netbook, they are also one of the slimmest, so ideal for putting inside something else like a rucksack.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| - Slim design allows for use inside other bags - The ultimate protection against knocks and scratches |
- Most don’t have enough room for your charger |
CoolBananas Hard Case - Pink
CoolBananas Hard Case - Black
The netbook sock or glove is essentially a type of sleeve or pouch, however we think they are different enough to justify their own category. Socks are basically the same kind of thing you would expect for your feet. They are designed to slip over the top of your netbook, providing a tight fit and protecting it from getting dirty or scratched.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| - Ultra-slim design adds little to the size of a netbook - Perfect for keeping netbook safe inside another bag - Excellent protection against scratches - Easy to slip netbook in and out of sock - Folds away neatly |
- Not enough room for charger or accessories - No handles or carry straps |
Cellularline Netbook Sock
Cellularline Netbook Sock
While skins cannot be described as a type of case, they’re still a funky way to protect your netbook lid from getting scratched. Skins are basically an adhesive sticker type material with a printed design on the upper side. They’re a great way to personalize your netbook, setting it apart from the rest.
Gelaskin Netbook Skins up to 10.2"
We hope this guide has been helpful and that you now know all the options available for protecting your precious netbook from the outside world. If you have any further questions or requests, don’t hesitate to comment here or use our contact form to send us an email.
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