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| The Incase Laptop Sleeve - Nov 21, 2003 1:49pm - review |  |
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I recently bought a 12-inch PowerBook for use while I am at college. Before I got the PowerBook I had been using my family's old iMac for all my work. Once I got the laptop, everything changed. Now I could take my computer anywhere -- to class, to lunch, to the library. The only problem was keeping it safe. My backpack was just your normal bag, without any padding. My problems were solved with the Laptop Sleeve by Incase. Instead of having to buy a large laptop briefcase to protect my 'Book, I instead have a case barely larger than the laptop itself. If I don't have a textbook to take with me, I sling the Sleeve over my shoulder using the detachable shoulder strap, and walk to class in style. If I do have to take books, I put the Sleeve and my textbooks in my backpack and I'm still walking in style, because my backpack isn't some ugly 'computer backpack'. The Laptop Sleeve (available for $40 and up at Incase's website) is large enough for me to be able to keep my PowerBook and a couple notebooks inside, besides an AC adapter or mouse in the outside pocket. It is not a lot of space -- I can't bring along my camera, blank CDs, iPod, power adapter, mouse, and headphones all at once. But for the basics, it is more than enough without getting in the way. There are two retractable handles... I haven't used them yet. Carrying the bag by the handles cramps my style. But the handles are there, if you want them. Although the Soft-Tech Nylon model that I received costs almost $40, you can tell it's not the nicest case they've got. If you are looking for something that looks more expensive, don't worry. On top of the Soft-tech Nylon model, Incase offers a $49.95 Incase Nylon model, and a $99.00 Nappa Leather model. The other nice thing about these two models is the flap over the outside pocket. With the Soft-Tech case, it is possible that a pair of earphones or a USB thumb drive could fall out of the pocket. I have decided to rate the Incase Soft-Tech Laptop Sleeve 4.5 out of 5, because although it is very good functionally, I think it could look somewhat better for how much it costs, and the outside pocket does not have a flap.
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