Tablets, Notebooks Kept Safe by Stylish, Secure Cases

by Nathan Eddy

Featuring a high-density, weather-resistant nylon exterior, this case is designed to protect your system against the forces of nature. Users have the option of using the non-slip shoulder strap or converting the case into a portfolio by removing the strap and utilizing the stow-away handles. It also comes with a lifetime warranty, so don’t be afraid to really use it.

The backpack’s back panel is molded and vented to provide air circulation to keep users cool and comfortable. Plus, a reinforced, weather-resistant, non-slip base provides added protection against the elements while bearing the weight of all the gear. Users can also strap in their headphones to a dedicated toggle strap that allows them to be easily stored and easily accessed while on the go.

Available for 14-inch and 17-inch laptops, the bag’s flexible, weather-resistant flap protects the system and accessories while conforming to the user’s body, offering maximum flexibility for devices. Along with the bag’s wide array of pockets and compartments, also included is an Alienware Power Adapter bag and a toggle to stow away a gaming headset to help keep all of the gear organized and free from scrapes and scratches.

The most affordable of Alienware’s latest storage series, the sleeve works alone or can be easily sandwiched inside another bag for even greater protection. The case features a non-slip base to keep the sleeve in place; nylon handles to grab and go; and an oversized exterior pocket for storing a power adapter, USB or flash drives, and other miscellaneous gear. A matte black alien head logo on the front panel, Alienware-engraved reverse zippers and a soft touch Lycra body add to the aesthetic package.

This hammered hard case from Incase sports durable injection-molded construction with a highly textured surface. Rubberized feet provide excellent desktop grip and allow cooling air circulation, while precision cut-outs allow for unobstructed access to all ports, lights and buttons. The case is available in four colors, of which Tropic Blue is shown here.

Featuring exclusive Andy Warhol artwork, the Warhol Portfolio by Incase is a protective solution that converts into a workstation for the Apple iPad. A snap-in attachment holds the iPad, and it also converts to upright viewing and working angles for easy typing. On the inside, soft cotton twill lining and a suede divider protect the iPad (3rd gen) from bumps and scratches, while the pockets keep documents organized.

Hand-crafted in Brooklyn, these stylish covers can be personalized and ordered to fit a variety of e-readers, smartphones and tablets. This one shown here, called “Indian,” is for an Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and features a tough and rigid interior structure with neoprene padding. Any design can be modified through the company’s Kindle Case customization tool for resizing graphics and changing interior microsuede colors.

This Pajarito laptop case sports a vibrant bird for a touch of whimsy. The wool case is hand woven by women in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each laptop case is naturally dyed with indigo, marigold and cochineal. The blue case shown here has a caramel leather back, and the brown case is backed with dark chocolate brown leather.

From designer Wild & Wolf comes this stylish and unconventional tablet case. Made of felt and faux leather, the tablet case design keeps the tablet safe while maintaining a sense of dapper style. Just in case the reminder is needed, the Felt Tablet Case is embossed with “All work and no play.”

This padded 10-inch portable device bag is ideal for daily use and sized to hold an iPad, netbook, Kindle or other e-reader, offering a zippered front pocket containing more padded electronic device pockets, USB flash drive pockets and pen loops. The bag also features a full-length rear pocket and a quick-access front stash pocket, as well as adjustable shoulder strap for easy carrying and lockable YKK Racquet Coil zippers.