Even with the best intentions, a pristine work bag can become littered with a cavalcade of unnecessary items taking up what precious space is available in the commute container. Worse still, that loose banana or leaky pen can be forgotten about. Days turn to weeks and that new piece of kit becomes sticky and defaced from the fallout. With this in mind, the newest laptop sleeve from Trust aims to ensure safety in as stylish a way as possible, succeeding in mostly all aspects.
From the outset, the Lisboa laptop sleeve pushes the quality aesthetic. Working on the premise that the sleeve will be carried by itself as well as providing protection in a larger bag, all aspects of the design ensure this will not look out of place in the most professional of working environments. Materials are of a high quality and feel good to the touch, essential if carrying this by hand is the chosen method of transport.
Most importantly for a product like this is, of course, the protection provided. A well-padded inside layer fits snugly with little room for unnecessary movement. Although not willing to risk the drop test personally, the sleeve will certainly protect from the occasional accident and day-to-day knock. The main drawback, but a familiar one looking at other alternatives on the market, is the lack of extra storage. Yes, we are fast approaching the digital-only age where trees will thrive under the prospect of paper being obsolete, but the stark truth is that currently the majority of high flyers will still carry the odd document or report around with them from meeting to meeting. Although totally understandable that a laptop sleeve should only do exactly as it says on the tin, a document pocket accompanying the design would certainly elevate this above its competitors in this reviewer’s eyes. Nevertheless the quality of the product itself in terms of its aesthetics does put the heating right up there with some of its pricier competitors.
With multiple size and colour options (our review sample was the sleeve sized at 16″), there should be a sleeve to fit whatever machine and external bag you are used to travelling with, as well as match your other stationery and equipment colour-wise. The quality of the build should also ensure that paying that initial competitive price will provide a long-lasting sleeve without too much wear and tear with minimal care.
