Do You Prefer to Use a Laptop Bag or a Laptop Sleeve to Carry Your Computer?

Laptop Bag or Laptop Sleeve?

June 14, 2008

Depending on my mood, I'll carry a laptop bag one day and then use a laptop sleeve the next. Sometimes it depends on how much is already in my purse and whether the sleeve and laptop can fit in there. Some days I curse my sleeves for making my bag so heavy, and some days I don't want to carry a whole extra bag.

One thing a girl can't complain about: the variety. You can go custom, like with this sleeve, and laptop bags in general are starting to branch out in designs, like this bag from J. Crew. I can't decide which way I prefer to tote around my laptop, but can you?

And don't get me started on letting it go naked!

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27 Comments

sleekeasy 4 years 31 weeks

i don't need to carry much in my backpack, maybe one textbook and some papers so i just throw my laptop into a sleeve

smart blonde 4 years 48 weeks

I have a wonderful Maddie Powers laptop bag that I carry to work, but at home I put my laptop in a sleeve. I store my laptop under the coffee table because I don't have a desk, so the sleeve is nice for at-home protection.

gigiwin 4 years 48 weeks

I like the laptop bag because I want to carry my laptop without using my usual backpack. But ummm... I still want that laptop sleeve though.

LOVErickii 4 years 48 weeks

i have both but i rarely use my bag. my sleeve has a handle so whenever its straining my back i just carry it. and i always put my cords in a separate little travel bag with all my other cords and ipod/phone chargers...

glam sugar 4 years 48 weeks

Both

glam sugar 4 years 48 weeks

Both

kizzmeistah 4 years 49 weeks

I like bags because whenever I use my laptop unless it's just to check my e-mail (but, that's what my iphone is for) I always end up using a ton of accessories. :)

KHast 4 years 49 weeks

I like the sleek look of sleeves, but they're just not as easy to carry around as laptop bags. Plus, I feel that laptop bags give my laptop better protection instead of slipping it in a sleeve and throwing it in whatever giant purse I happen to be carrying that day.

M8ndy41 4 years 49 weeks

i like the sleeves, but then again, my sleeve has handles and i hate carrying the extra extension. i would hate carrying a bigger laptop bag because i dont want to be carrying an extra bag. in the end i'd say a sleeve, even if it adds weight of i have to carry a smaller second bag, i'd rather small extra bag to carry than something big.

tdamji 4 years 49 weeks

i use a sleeve even when i put my laptop in my laptop bag, although i usually end up putting my sleeve in my regular backpack.

faerymagick15 4 years 49 weeks

I have sort of the best of both. My laptop bag is pretty thin so it could be a sleeve, but its got a nice carrying handle and extra pockets too for the power cord and a few CD's. It's a Juicy Couture and its really cute!

bolbasaur2000 4 years 49 weeks

a cheap grocey bag will do. wahaha...

Nyrina Windu 4 years 49 weeks

I like laptop bags better. That way I can carry more things with it. Like a small notepad in a side pocket or pens.

devils 4 years 49 weeks

both. and i really like the j.crew bag

Foxy Frazee 4 years 49 weeks

I'm always on the hunt for the "perfect" laptop bag I have three and I like to switch them out from time time all depends on what I have to carry aong with my LT files, books etc.

hyacinthsuarez 4 years 49 weeks

I have this amazing red patent Liz Claiborne laptop tote with matching red sleeve for my laptop when I'm feeling glam, but most of the time, I use the sleeve with my black skully messenger bag. In any case, my gadgets are always protected

ayuninur 4 years 49 weeks

Laptop bag

hightechlipgloss 4 years 49 weeks

i use my marc jacobs backpack for a laptop bag, and a sleeve for my laptop. a fall on the bike can do some major damage to me and my laptop, so i am careful! the more padding, the better!

katiejane24 4 years 49 weeks

I've been on the market for the perfect laptop sleeve forever for my mac...I have lots of purses with perfect slots for it, but I'd prefer to have it in a sleeve to prevent it from getting banged up with the constant transferring and toting around...

Audrey1974 4 years 49 weeks

It's super easy to find laptop bags/sleeves for my 14" laptop, but I also have a 17" laptop, and it's really hard to find cute bags/sleeves for it. Help!!

ellazmarie 4 years 49 weeks

I actually have the green jcrew that you have posted above. I love it. works great with my life and my macbook!

erinleighralph 4 years 49 weeks

I use a neoprene skin and I've found they're the best for my needs. They slip easily into my purse or backpack and add almost no extra weight. It's just easiest.