Where fashion meets function – the coolest netbook cases
So you have the cutest little netbook ever and its the apple of your eye and everything is just hunky dory within the confines of your castle (home). But then you have to take the little bundle of joy into the big bad world, where the rides are bumpy, fingers are sticky and nobody seems to care about enough about your delicate darling – except us. Which is why we scoured the edges of the internet to give you our list of Netbook sleeves and cases that are worth every penny you spend on them
Pakuma eco2 Bag cocoon
For: 10″ Netbooks
Available in: black and green.
Pakuma’s eco2bag cocoon is the greener option for keeping your netbook safe and secure. Each case is made from 100% recycled materials, although you would never guess this because they’re also very high quality and durable.
Better still they come equipped with something they call the COCOON™ SYSTEM that has extra layers of lining and cushions with panels of high density memory foam (that they claim has been researched and invented by NASA), to keep your netbook extra safe. protects notebooks better. If it’s good enough NASA…
Price: 14.97 pounds including VAT.
Click here to see a video of Pakuma eco2bag cocoon and to place an order.
ZeroShock III
For: 8.9-10.2″ netbooks
Available in: white
ZeroShock III cases are designed to be as slim as possible making it ideal for using on its own or protecting your netbook your rucksack.
Made from low-rebound polyurethane combined with its wave-shaped design, this material offers light weight shock protection. The outside of the case is made from water-repellent polyurethane which looks swanky and protects your netbook from all things liquid. There is a zippered pocket on the front which provides room to store cables, mem cards and cds.
Price: 15.47 pounds including VAT.
Click here to place an order.
Built Netbook sleeve
For: 9-10″ netbooks 
Available in: multiple prints
Who says functional can’t be funky? On offer from Built, are sleeves that range from fiery orange and hot pink to impressionist flower patterns, black-and-white vine patterns and multi-colored polka dots.
Don’t be fooled into thinking these lovelies are all about the looks. Built netbook sleeves are made from protective neoprene (thats the stuff wetsuits are made from) giving them lots of elasticity along with durability. Better still, they’re stain resistant but should a stubborn smudge refuse to budge – they can be hand washed and pinned up to dry.
Price: The Built website retails each piece at 23$ which is exactly why you should get yours from Amazon instead. That’ll be 16.88$ plus shipping. Eligible for free shipping above 25$ offer. Click here to place order.
Urbantool slot baron
For: netbooks upto 12″
Available in: Black
This ultra light and slim messenger bag offers a blend of function and fashion. Made from advanced hydrophobic materials, it features a main compartment which is where your netbook will go and still has room for plenty of smaller accessories, a charger and assorted riff raff - ideal for people who love gadgets.
Look ma no hands!
Price: 45 pounds including VAT. Steep, yes but it comes with a year’s warranty.
Click here to place an order.
Cool Bananas messenger bag
For: netbooks up to 12.1 inches.
Available in: brown
There’s cliche and then there’s classic – this one rules the latter category. Cool Bananas ‘Old School’ Netbook Messenger Bag is a practical leather style shoulder bag with a padded netbook compartment and multiple pocket organiser. Made with PETA-friendly faux leather material and finished with an embossed logo, it features an adjustable padded shoulder strap.
It might be a little more high-maintenance than the others that make the list but its worth it.
Price: 29.97 pounds including VAT.
Click here to place an order.
The Lady Lindy laptop tote from Bobarra
For: netbooks upto 12″
Available in: black, frog print, black and white Barelona print and beige Saigon-inspired prints.
Inspired by the first lady of air travel, Amelia Earhart, the ‘Lady Lindy’ bag is for all about being a fashionable multitasker. Keeping with the travel-friendly theme, the Lady Lindy is airport checkpoint friendly. Thanks to Up in the Air, i presume we are all well acquainted with the many annoyances of not knowing how to check in! This bag enables you to go through security quickly and easily, without ever removing your computer from its protective compartment. Classy and functional this one really is so much more than a netbook case.
Price: 175$
Click here to place an order.
Kroo cube case
For: 10″ netbooks
Available in black, pink and red.
Kroo wins our cheap and best-award. These hard-back cases have nylon construction which make them dust proof, water resistant and high impact resistant as well. Also equipped with a zippered front pocket
Price: Amazon price 5.99$
Click here to place an order.
Melissa Beth Sleeves
Designer Melissa Beth Designs, has started making netbook size sleeves. Unlike most other designer ware though, they’re totally affordable. She’s got a fresh new set of patterns for the fall (includes the kitschy likes of (“Hot to Trot Pink Peacock”), and are perfectly sized for your bundle of netbook joy.
Price: 29.50$.
Click here to place an order.
Choiix Netbook Sleeve
For: 8.9″-10″ netbooks
Available in: black 
Choiix’s claim to fame is that they provide cases for the masses. When its one of these handy accessories you’re using, it’s no longer necessary to to remove your netbook from your case; merely open the diary-like cover and begin to use it. Like most other cases this one too comes equipped with pockets to store extra SD cards, business cards, papers, and pens. But why do we truly love it so? Because it looks so much more expensive than it is. It’s 100 per cent leather, comes with numerous rather stylish holes that allow air to pass through and help cool the screen of the Netbook and uses absolutely no metal or mechanical devices – even to shut it. Just an old-fashioned and very effective loop. Worth every penny you’ll spend on it.
Price: Amazon price 13$
Click here to place an order.
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