August 2009
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Bags and Accessories for Pink Laptops
11 Aug 2009 | : Advice, Product Reviews
Once you’ve gone through the many different options and have chosen your perfect pink laptop or touch tablet, it’s time to pick out some matching pink laptop accessories. After all, your purchase wouldn’t be complete without that new bright pink laptop sleeve or notebook bag. Besides just looking good, your new sleeve will serve to protect your valuable investment from scratches, abrasions and water damage. When shopping for a case or sleeve the options can seem overwhelming. There are soft cases, hard cases, backpacks and a relatively new category that is gaining popularity – neoprene laptop sleeves. Neoprene sleeves are lightweight and relatively inexpensive, with many available in various shades of pink. Another inherent bonus with many neoprene sleeves is that they stretch to conform perfectly to the shape of your laptop. Others of the non-stretchable variety can be purchased specifically for a brand or type of laptop or netbook.
One model that is particularly popular with the netbook crowd is the pink Kroo Retro Sleeve. Designed to fit netbooks measuring 10-inches or less, the Kroo is a durable option that is also capable of holding a wireless mouse, AC adaptor cord, a set of headphones and other miscellaneous cables inside its two pockets (one zippered and the other a Velcro snap) on the outside of the sleeve. Inside the sleeve is a neoprene flap that prevents the zipper from contacting the outer case of your netbook. Users report that the Kroo fits a 10-inch netbook perfectly, without being too loose or too snug. The Kroo can be had for under $15 through Amazon – a bargain for a cool, well reviewed pink sleeve.
For more traditionally sized pink laptops there is Pacific Design Nucleus Sleeve in “Pretty Pink.” Made to fit laptops measuring around 15-inches (15.4-inches to be exact), the nucleus is described by its manufacturer as “a case within a case,” since it’s designed to fit perfectly inside a larger line of Pacific Design cases. The case is a semi-hard shell construction that is extremely slim and lightweight and includes a built-in organizer panel and detachable shoulder strap. Despite being lightweight the case has plenty of room to hold additional gear such a laptop power supply, mice, cables, a portable laptop printer, surge protector, etc. Check out the following link for an in depth look at surge protectors and surge protector reviews. The Pretty Pink sleeve is available through Amazon for $25, which alone qualifies for their free super saver shipping option.Purchasing a sleeve or case for your pink laptop computer is cheap insurance against scratches and water damage and should be at the top of your accessory list. Remember to purchase a sleeve that best fits your individual laptop of choice without leaving too much additional room for the laptop to slide around in. Other important considerations are zippered or Velcro straps to securely contain your contents, as well as storage compartments for miscellaneous gear.