As Netbooks Grow in Size, So Do Targus Netbook Cases
As netbooks and small notebooks move beyond the 10″ range, so do the accessories. Targus is prepped and ready to go for those devices with a slew of new netbook cases. Four of them are made of neoprene and are sized to fit a computer with a 12″ display. The $24.99 Sport Netbook Slipcase includes a shoulder-strap and front accessory pocket. The $19.99 Targus Netbook Slipskin Peel, is TSA-friendly and can act as a protective sleeve within another notebook case. A $24.99 Netbook Slipcase with Mini Pocket offers a zippered compartment for carrying a few extra odds-and-ends. It’s about double the thickness of the regular slipcase, making it easier to carry a portable hard drive or mouse. The last $24.99 choice is the Netbook Slipcase with Accessory Pocket in case you need to tote even larger accessories like a power adapter or spare battery.
I don’t yet see the new products officially listed on the Targus site, so I’m showing off a pic of the 10.2″ Sport Netbook Slipcase for now. I used one of these neoprene cases with a review device once and found it to be a great way to carry a netbook. The only reason I haven’t bought one for myself is because I have plenty of bags already.
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I still remember when I bought my Targus “netbook” case for my Acer 751h. I was excited that they had gotten the case for the size out so fast, and was impressed… until I got it home, opened it, and found the user’s manual for the original purpose of the exact same case – DVD player storage. They hadn’t bothered to change the title on the manual.
If it works… :) (@mike)
I have a belkin case for my 11.6″ EEE. Works well, nice to have one thats not a 100% fit so there’s room for extras