Buy a cover for your MacBook in three steps

Nowadays almost everyone has a case on their mobile phone. It helps protect the phone from damage if it is accidentally dropped. A bookcase cover also offers space for, for example, a debit card. It is striking that the number of people with a laptop sleeve is smaller. However, it is also highly recommended to purchase a cover to protect your MacBook or Windows laptop. The cover prevents cracks in the screen if you drop the laptop, prevents damage to the housing of the device and partially absorbs the impact if you bump it against something.
In this article we will help you find a suitable MacBook cover in three steps. You can of course also follow these steps if you are looking for a cover for a different model of laptop.

Step 1: suitable size MacBook sleeve
First of all, it is important that the size of the cover matches your MacBook. You want to prevent the laptop from sliding in the cover. Sometimes some dirt gets into the cover, think of dust, small sand particles, and so on. The dirt can rub on the laptop housing if the cover is too big for the laptop and the laptop can move. By choosing specifically for a MacBook cover, you can be sure that it will match the dimensions of your MacBook in terms of size.

Step 2: Material of the MacBook cover
Now that you have been able to make a first selection based on the size of the covers, you can look at the material from which they are made. A distinction is often made between a cover made of sturdy plastic, which you click over the laptop. You don’t have to take your laptop out of a cover first, but you can use it immediately after opening it. Compare it with the back cover cases for a phone or tablet. The alternative is the sleeve. You pull this cover over the laptop and it is relatively thin. The sleeve offers protection against light impacts. If you drop the laptop on the floor, in many cases a sleeve offers insufficient protection.
A third option is a thicker cover made of sturdy rubber. The rubber can withstand a much harder blow than the material the sleeve is made of. Because the cover is thicker, you can take it with you less easily than a sleeve or a hard back cover for your laptop.

Step 3: pay attention to the space for extras
You may also want to be able to take a notepad and a pen with you in addition to your laptop. Or what about a charging cable for your mobile phone? It is nice if a MacBook sleeve offers some space for this. There is often a storage compartment on the front of a sleeve, where you can store these items.

Not every sleeve has handles on the top. So you can only carry such a sleeve under your arm. Many people like to use the handles.

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