Laptop computers are becoming more and more popular these days, and now are often the only type of computer used in a household. This is because at the same time that they are becoming more and more affordable, their computing power is growing to the point where they are as powerful as desktop computers from just a few years ago.
Laptops are still not quite powerful enough to be a good choice if you often do tasks that require a lot of power, such as video editing. But for web surfing, word processing, and most other common computer work they are just fine, provided you do not mind the small screen size. Or, if you don't mind a very small screen and are mostly using the computer for email and internet surfing, you can save a lot of money and travel very light buy purchasing a Netbook computer for as little as $250 or even less. Many do not like to use what a laptop has in place of a mouse, but you can add on a mouse at minimal cost.
If you decide to buy a laptop, and you are going to be carrying it around as opposed to having it sit on a desk as a replacement for your old desktop, it is important that you buy some good protection for it. It is a good idea to buy both a hard case and a laptop sleeve, which may be thought of as a tight fitting envelope for your laptop, made out of plastic, neoprene, vinyl, or more exotic materials such as leather.
Just a case for your laptop is not enough because with a case, a laptop, especially a powerful desktop-replacement model, is often heavier and less portable than you would like. A sleeve offers enough protection for most situations, without the bulk and weight of a case. The price for good quality laptop sleeves ranges from around fifteen to fifty dollars.
A good sleeve should be padded for added protection in case you drop it. This can happen more often than you might think; for example students often forget they have their computer in a backpack and then proceed to toss the backpack on the floor. You also need to consider whether you want the sleeve to include a handle or a shoulder strap. There is a vast selection of sleeves available online, so you should compare prices and styles.
First search for the size and style that fits your needs, and once you have narrowed your options down compare the prices. Remember that the size specification such as 17 inches refers to the diagonal measurement of your laptops screen. If you are not sure of the size look for sleeves designed specifically for your laptop model.
My Favorite MacBook Pro Laptop Sleeves:
Thule Gauntlet MacBook Sleeve (Blue) >> See product details |
Thule Gauntlet MacBook Sleeve >> See product details |
Thule Gauntlet MacBook Pro Attache (Black) >> See product details |