Notebook Case Buying Guide

Introduction

The use of a notebook, or laptop, has never been more beneficial. Nowadays, people and business owners and employees can use notebooks to work from afar, including doing some of the best, hardest work that was typically reserved solely for the office.

Now you can work from anywhere thanks to the robust power of a notebook.

But with all of that power, comes larger price points and, therefore, more dangers. These items aren’t cheap and you certainly do not want to damage them in any way! That is why you need a notebook case to keep your computer safe and far from any sort of scratches and dents.

If you are in the market for a notebook case, there are multiple things to keep in mind and look out for before you make your purchase.

Features To Look For In A Notebook Case

Durability

Your notebook is very impressive, very vital for your business and personal life, and also very expensive too.

That is why you need a notebook case that will be able to withstand the round and tough world that can do damage to it.

How many times have you accidentally dropped your smartphone on the ground when hopping off the bus or train or walking into work? You simply cannot make that mistake with a notebook. If you drop a laptop, even one time, you can kiss it goodbye.

With a durable and strong case, you might still drop your laptop but the damage will be minimal at best. If you put your money into the right type of case, you can simply pick it up and then get back to the work at hand.

Design

Yes, you want a case that is durable and able to survive even the toughest situations, but you also want something that looks good too.

You have to remember that you will be carrying this case around all the time, to and from work every single day. Do you really want to be seen with a case that looks clunky, ugly, and hard on the eyes? No, of course not. Therefore, you should put effort into finding the sort of case that you can be comfortable carrying and looking at every day.

You should also pay attention to the interior design of a case. How many pockets does it have? How much can it carry? Does the strap feel comfortable on your shoulder? All of this should be considered when you are shopping for your notebook case.

One of the most common materials used for notebook cases is neoprene. It is durable, and often comes with a soft and padded interior too.

Easy To Use

We have all been at the airport as we watch a passenger move through the TSA checkpoint and slow down everything by having to open their bag, pull everything out, struggle with unzipping and then zipping it back up. It’s a huge pain in the neck for everyone.

When you are buying your new notebook case, you need to keep in mind all the things you will be doing with the case. How often will you open it? How quickly does it need to be accessed? How much will you carry inside? Can it really hold everything you need, such as plugs and pens, and more?

A case is only as good as its ease of use. If you buy a notebook case that is clunky, hard to get into,  and doesn’t fit the bill of everything you need, you should definitely pass it by.

How Much It Should Cost

When it comes to a good quality notebook case, you might be ready to spend a few bucks. You probably expect that it could cost nearly $100 if not more.

While it is true that you can find a case that costs that much money - if not even more than that, you really don't have to spend more than $50 for a good case. That is because there are now many options out there and many superior cases are sold far under $100.

Now, it is important that you keep in mind the ease of use, durability, and design when you are buying your case. You might be able to find a case that is very cheap - as low as $20 or less. But there is a good chance that it won’t be made with those solid features mentioned above.

You should expect to spend more than $20 but you shouldn’t believe that the more money you spend, the better the case will be. There are plenty of great notebook cases that are far cheaper than the top of the line one and they still easily and effectively get the job done without any trouble.

What To Consider

Before you go out and buy a notebook case for your computer, you should consider just a few more things that will come into play - for better or for worse - once you start using the case.

Size

If you buy a bag that won’t comfortably hold your notebook, then you are really wasting your time. You need to only purchase a bag that is able to hold your computer - and all your accessories - with total ease.

You don’t want it too tight but you also don’t want it too baggy either. You really are looking for a bag that is the perfect middle-ground, the right size that will hold everything easily and won’t weigh you down either.

Your Commute

Don’t forget that your bag will be on your shoulder as you make your way to work. If you are driving to work, this isn’t a huge problem. Just gently place the bag in the car and then get to work.

But if you are riding a train or bus then you need to really consider the size of the bag, the way that it’ll hang on your shoulder for a long time, its ability to bump into other people, and more. The bag will be an extension of you and you should consider how it’ll hold up - and who it’ll bother - when you are on your way to and from work.

Bottom Line

You need to buy a notebook bag that is going to get the job done for a long time. You want one that will stand the test of time and not fall apart only months after buying it.

 This is something that you will be using every single day so if you invest in something that isn’t comfortable, doesn’t look good, and doesn’t work well then you are simply throwing your money away.