Laptop Skins
Personalize and protect your laptop
A laptop skin is an artistic way to personalize an otherwise functional-looking laptop. Skins come in many different designs and have special bonding glue that allows you to attach them to the cover of your laptop without ruining its finish. As well as being decorative, laptop or notebook skins protect the chassis of your laptop from scratches and dirt.
Although laptop skins are mostly ornamental and stick directly onto your laptop cover, the term "laptop skin" is sometimes also used to describe a special bag to place your laptop in so that it's protected. These bags are quite a bit smaller than traditional laptop bags and are lined with protective foam so that the computer can be zipped in and protected from bumps and scratches.
Portable laptop covers are beneficial when you need something that is thin enough to fit in a bigger bag or suitcase, but that will still protect your notebook computer from the perils of travel. However, these laptop covers are not as protective as proper laptop bags, so special care should be taken when transporting a laptop this way.
True laptop skins have the benefit of looking interesting and making your laptop unique while protecting it from scratches and dirt during everyday use.
Features and Benefits
- Both skins and covers come in a variety of colors and styles, including skins that imitate suede or even fine art
- Both can fit up to 17" laptops
- Laptop skins include laptop keyboard covers, which allow you to protect your keys from dirt, dust and hair
- Skins are reasonably priced
Top Choices
Top choices for laptop covers and skins include Targus, Schtickers and LapJack. All provide a variety of designs for laptop skins, including "suede."
Major Considerations
- Do you travel with your laptop a lot? A laptop cover will allow you to pack your laptop in a bigger bag rather than carrying an additional, bulky laptop bag.
- Does your laptop allow for a skin to be placed? Some laptops are too big or have textured bodies, which can make it hard to properly apply a laptop skin. However, some manufacturers will custom-trim the skin to your laptop's dimensions.
Price Range
Laptop skins range in price from $12 to $20. Sometimes, skins can be differently priced depending on the size of the laptop, with skins for larger laptops costing more.
Summary
Laptop skins are designs that personalize your computer while protecting it from dust and dirt. Laptop covers are foam-lined cases that protect your computer from bumps and scratches while traveling. They both fit most laptops and are relatively inexpensive ways to decorate your computer.
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