Amazon Basics 11.6 inch Laptop Sleeve, Protective Case with Zipper - Black

Recently, I spent my hard earned money on a 13.3" Macbook Pro Mid 2012. I like to take care of my personal belongings, and this $1000 piece of machinery was no exception. So this began my search for a laptop sleeve. Wandering my local general stores (Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, etc.) I noticed a cheap laptop sleeve (as in cheap quality) was nearly $16! I was like HECK NO! So I jumped on Amazon (btw amazon is the best shoutout to all the hard workers running this website and service) and searched a laptop sleeve. After approximately 9.24 seconds of searching I came across this gem. COULD IT BE?!?? An affordable, durable, and classy laptop sleeve for under $10. Being the educated consumer I started to read reviews. I came across a few that said: Laptop Didn't Fit. This was it, this was the end, I built it all up to let myself down. But being the poor High-School student I am, I pocketed some of my parents lunch money and ordered it. When it got here I opened the package. You know the scene in Star Wars when Darth Vader removed his mask? That's what it was like, shocking, but beautiful. I unboxed it and immediately took my laptop out of my backpack (which was stored in a nice soft tee-shirt previous to this sleeve purchase) and tried to slip it in the case. Wow. The sleeve fit like a glove.If you have a 13.3" Macbook Pro Mid 2012, I highly recommend this product. It protects your laptop very well and snug. No other sleeve is as affordable, fashionable, and durable as this one.

I recently purchased the Dell Inspiron 2 in 1 11.6" laptop and wanted a good, but inexpensive case for it for when I want to take it somewhere. I saw some in local stores but the price was much more than I wanted to spend and, since I already buy so many things on here, I figured I could see what Amazon had to offer. My first search result was this AmazonBasics laptop sleeve and I had never bought that particular brand before. I researched this case a lot and for the 11.6" sleeve, it seemed like reviews were somewhat mixed depending on the model of laptop. However, I figured for around $10, I could take a chance and exchange it if necessary.When this arrived a few days ago, I immediately slipped my laptop in and it fits like a glove. I will say it is a snug fit and I have to tug the zipper ever so slightly around the rather squared edges of my laptop but not so much that it will be a problem. The zipper and material aren't straining at all when the zipper is closed. The sleeve is probably most suitable for laptops with more rounded edges but if you have the same laptop I do, it will fit just fine with just a little bit of pulling to get it to fit. The sleeve seems to be made well enough so I'm not too concerned with it ripping easily. The case is nicely padded but still slim so it will fit comfortably in a larger laptop bag, backpack, or even a large purse. I got the purple case and it is a beautiful color! To me, it looks like a grape purple and I couldn't be happier with my selection. If my thoughts on this laptop sleeve change, I will update my review but it seems most people have had good success with it. I encourage anyone who is looking for a good-quality, inexpensive case to give this one some consideration. It is working well for my laptop and I wasn't even sure if it would! I highly recommend it!

MEASURING YOUR COMPUTER> Use a string or tape measure to measure the long=width circumference and the short=depth circumference of your laptop computer. Do NOT just calculate the measurements, actually measure with a string or measuring tape to get an accurate measurement.> Compare to the width and depth circumferences of Amazon sleeves (below).Amazon 11.6" sleeve (11.4 x 8.4 x 0.4 inside)> Depth circumference 8.4+0.4=8.8x2 = 17.6"> Width circumference 11.4+0.4=11.8x2 = 23.6"> Fits laptop up to ~18.6" x ~23.6"Amazon 13.3" sleeve (13 x 9.1 x 0.4 inside)> Depth circumference 9.1+0.4=9.5x2 = 19"> Width circumference 13+0.4=13.4x2 = 26.8"> Fits laptop up to ~20" x ~26.8"Amazon 14" sleeve (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.4 inside)> Depth circumference 9.4+0.4=9.8x2 = 19.6"> Width circumference 13.4+0.4=13.8x2= 27.6"> Fits laptop up to ~20.6" x ~27.6"Amazon 15-15.6" sleeve (15 x 11 x 0.4 inside)> Depth circumference 11+0.4=11.4x2 = 22.8"> Width circumference 15+0.4=15.4x2 = 30.8"> Fits laptop up to ~23.8" x ~30.8"NOTES> There is a little bit of stretch and perhaps compression of the padding, so, in my experience the depth circumference of your laptop computer can be up to about 1" greater than the calculated depth circumference of the Amazon sleeve, so I allow 1" greater in the depth circumference above. You don't have as much slack in the width circumference, particularly if your laptop has square corners.***************************************************************THE 14" AMAZON SLEEVEThe AmazonBasics 14-inch Laptop Sleeve is a fabulous sleeve, if it EXACTLY fits your computer/tablet. Not-so-much if the fit is less-than-perfect.DESCRIPTION> Beautifully made. Looks great. Almost velvet-like interior fabric lining. Outside fabric is a deep dark black.> As I describe below, the Amazon sleeve is NOT stretchy. With stretchy sleeves, your grip is less secure, because your computer/tablet can slip around inside the sleeve and the sleeve can "caterpillar", unbalancing your grip. You can get a good grip on the Amazon sleeve.> The sleeve is designed for tablets or thin-computer with rounded corners.CUSHIONING/PROTECTION> The Amazon sleeve provides excellent protection against light bumps etc., better than other inexpensive sleeves. BUT:> Beware that sleeves, no matter how well built, are not substitutes for heavier-duty cases. It is much easier to drop a sleeve than a case with handgrips and shoulder straps. For example AmazonBasics 14.1 Inch Laptop and Tablet Case.FOR TRAVELFor travel, the Amazon CASE makes a good "personal bag" (especially for guys who don't have handbags)---you can stow a lot of non-computer stuff in it, such as an MP3 player and a couple of breakfast bars. If you use a SLEEVE for travel, it (and your computer/tablet) should be stowed INSIDE your luggage. It is simply just too easy to fumble a sleeve when your hands are already full with boarding passes, IDs, and other luggage.SIZE AND FIT> The "stretchy" sleeves (from other brands) are "one-size-fits-all" (within a range of sizes and shapes). The AMAZON sleeve is NOT.> According to Amazon the 14" Amazon sleeve is 9.4" x 13.4" x 0.4 inside> My wife's rounded Dell which measures 9 5/8" x 10 3/4" x 1 1/4" fits as though the case was made for it> My older square-cornered Thinkpad measures 10 1/4" x 13 x 1 1/4" does NOT fit at all---even through it is only 5/8" deeper--It is primarily the rounded corners of the Dell that makes the difference> Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.