Portable protection: best laptop sleeves

Posted by Melanie van Zyl on 9 May 2014

A slim, padded laptop sleeve packs easily and protects laptops on the go.

Classy Case

R665

Great for guys

There isn’t much protective padding, but the Gentlemen’s Hardware 13-inch laptop case is cleverly disguised as an inconspicuous documents folder and its soft grey felt interior prevents scratches. The phrase ‘All work and no play …’ printed on the reverse is a beautiful reminder to plan your next adventure.

In Good Company, 011-447-1628

High-tech protection

R999

Named Best Gadget at the 2013 Getaway Show, this laptop sleeve is lightweight and claims to absorb 94 percent of harmful impact if dropped.

Technical laptop sleeve

The 13-inch G-Form Xtreme sleeve has some of the thickest external padding on the market. This technology won it the Best Gadget Award at the 2013 Getaway Show, after a chocolate Smartie placed inside the case withstood a hammer’s crush … we’re yet to find a volunteer willing to test its limits on their own device.

G-Form, 071-606-7337

TIP: To prevent damage to your laptop or tablet, don’t pack too much gear around a device. Also avoid stuffing the power cable alongside the computer because the plug could dent or pierce it.

Bright Buy

R279

Available in a variety of bright designs

This colourful 12- to 13-inch Built laptop sleeve fits snugly over your device , helping you to maximise packing space in your luggage. Dense padding will protect computers from most knocks and the bright design makes it easy to spot in a cluttered backpack.

Frasers Luggage

TIP: Switch off the device completely – heat is still generated in sleep or hibernate mode and this could damage fragile hardware, especially in a tight sleeve.

Quality Design

R699

Clever stash pockets

The super-soft, velvety fleece lining makes the 15-inch Samsonite Airglow laptop sleeve stand out from the other cases featured here.

The softest lining of all products featured here

Slide a laptop inside without fear of scratching and stash the mouse and USB stick in one of the thoughtfully designed outer pockets.

Find a stockist at www.samsonite.co.uk

TIP: Write down the device’s serial number and distinguishing features such as stickers, dents or scratches in case it’s stolen. Keep a copy of these details in Dropbox or Google Drive.