Extremely Cheap and Unique Laptop Sleeve!

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I carry my laptop in my back pack. The poor little thing became very broken and bruised…. I was neglecting it and a few cracks on the mistreated little macbook now have tape securing them from breaking more!

I knew that I needed a protective laptop sleeve for my poor little battered computer so decided to see what laptop sleeves were available at a reasonable price.

Looking through the tons of fancy neoprene, aluminum and other space age sleeves I felt that this industry was far more about fashion and less about stopping our laptops from breaking!

So inspired by the recent Macbook Air campaign I decided to see if my Macbook would fit inside an envelope.

I ventured to the Post Office and looked over the various protective envelopes on sale. Originally I purchased a padded paper envelope but that only lasted a few days so I went back and purchased the deluxe model. A nice shiny plastic, tear resistant, bubble wrap padded envelope. It’s perfectly sized for my little laptop. They have many sizes, which would be suitable for many laptops!

Mine only cost me$2.25 with tax.

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I was very pleased with the moment of inspiration. This is just as protective as any neoprene sleeve and can be replaced whenever it gets too ragged.

Whilst I was buying this funky, totally fashionable new laptop sleeve :) something quite amusing happened. I took my plastic envelope up to the Post Office counter, I took out my laptop to test the size. In a moment of complete misunderstanding the woman behind the counter asked “Are you not scared of breaking your laptop?” I answered, “Yes that’s why am buying the envelope!”.

I felt bad for being cheeky so had to explain to her that I wanted it to protect my laptop in my back pack. I can’t believe she thought I was going to post it!

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Looks great, don’t you think? :)

Do you like this idea? A stupid idea? A stroke of genius? A moment of madness? Let me know and drop a comment…

Original Content by: FrugalZeitgeist.com

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10 Responses to “Extremely Cheap and Unique Laptop Sleeve!”

  1. Jay

    17. Aug, 2008

    Nice job Forest! is that duct tape, or just part of the envelope?

    LOL @ thinking you were going to ship it in an envelope.

    Cheers!
    Jay

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  2. Forest

    19. Aug, 2008

    Ahh that’s just the flap on the envelope….. I can’t believe it either!! :) Thanks for coming by, as usual.

    Forests last blog post..Heat Things Up with this Frugal use for a Condom

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  3. Cindy Luedeman

    21. Aug, 2008

    I think this is a great idea. I am wondering if I could cover it with fabric and make it a little more individual. Thanks for the infor and idea.

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  4. Forest

    21. Aug, 2008

    Hey Cindy that would be a great idea if you are good at working with fabric….. please please send me a photo when it’s done and I can add it to the post.

    Thanks.

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  5. uk vps

    05. Sep, 2008

    It seems apple once again has started a new trend.

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  6. Ashlesh

    05. Mar, 2009

    im a PC, i can Spend the money i ahvn’t wasted on a stupidly price laptop on a sleeve with some class.

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  7. Ashlesh

    05. Mar, 2009

    o and i don’t care that i can’t spell =]

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  8. Forest

    05. Mar, 2009

    Ok that’s pretty funny :) …. However this idea works with mac or PC….

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  9. Plastic Sleeves

    15. Oct, 2009

    It won’t work if you drop it, perhaps you have another case.

    thanks,
    neil

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  10. Forest

    17. Oct, 2009

    @Plastic Sleeves, It’s the kind of envelope with air bubbles so it actually provides pretty decent protection.

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