Asus Eee PC cases: All 12 of them!
Just because I was less than impressed with the Asus Eee PC 2G Surf doesn’t mean I’ve boycotted the 7-inch mini notebook entirely. The same can’t be said for the countless competitors that continue to put me to sleep, of course, but my soft spot for the little laptop that sparked the affordable sub-notebook fire still remains.
That’s why with the new Eee PC owners that will likely emerge from the Mother’s Day weekend in mind, I’ve compiled all of the third-party carrying cases and sleeves made especially for the portable Linux and Windows XP machines I could find. Because if the mothers in your lives are anything like me, then they’ll want to accessorize their new gadgets as soon as possible.
Cases are listed in highest-to-lowest price order.
Noreve Tradition Leather Case
Features:
- Cushioned high quality leather
- 4 SD card slots, 2 business card slots
- Snap closure
- Cutouts allow access to ports and controls
- Available in 15 colors
Price: $59.99 from Noreve USA ($10 more for vintage leather)
PDair Book Type Leather Case
(Snake & Crocodile Pattern)
Features:
- 4 SD card slots, 2 business card slots
- Magnetic closure
- Cutouts allow access to ports and controls
- Also available in brown and red snake pattern (crocodile pattern shown above)
Price: $50 from PDair
Proporta Classic Case
Features:
- Handmade of an "alternative to leather"
- 2 SD card slots, 1 business card slot
- Magnetic clasp closure
- Cutouts allow access to ports and controls
- Also available in white
Price: $48.95 from Proporta
Carrymobile Book Type Leather Case
Features:
- 4 SD card slots, 1 business card slot
- Magnetic closure
- Cutouts allow access to ports and controls
- Available in additional colors and snake/crocodile patterns
Price: $48 from Carrymobile ($50 for crocodile pattern)
PDair Book Type Leather Case
Features:
- 4 SD card slots, 2 business card slots
- Magnetic clasp closure
- Cutouts allow access to ports and controls
- Also available in black and red
Price: $42 from PDair
Proporta Crystal Case
Features:
- Shatterproof and shock-absorbent
- Secure closure prevents accidental opening
- Cutouts allow access to ports and controls
Price: $38.95 from Proporta
Brando Workshop Leather Case
Features:
- Made of "fine genuine leather"
- 4 SD card slots, 1 business card slot
- Magnetic clasp closure
- Cutouts allow access to ports and controls
Price: $38 from Brando
invisibleSHIELD
Features:
- "Virtually indestructible" invisible protection for Eee PC top, wrist rest, and touch pad (see user photo)
- Only 0.2mm thick
- Lifetime guarantee against wear and scratches
- No residue after removal
Price: $29.95 (standard coverage) or $19.95 (wrist rest coverage) from invisibleSHIELD
Kroo Reversible Carrying Sleeve
Features:
- Custom-designed reversible pouch
- Fold-over closure
- Made of neoprene
- Available in three variations: black-red, blue-orange, and gray-pink
Price: $17.99 from Amazon
Kroo Neoprene Zippered Case
Features:
- Dual-zippered neoprene case
- Water-resistant protection from scratches and shock
- Also available with front storage pocket
Price:$17.99 from Amazon
Premium Silicone Skin Case
Features:
- Two-piece "environmentally friendly" silicone skin (clear for keyboard, colored for top) from Japan
- Ribbed exterior to enhance grip
- Cutouts allow access to ports and controls
- Available in 5 colors
Price: $16.99 from Amazon
Brando Nylon Sleeve
Features:
- Durable and lightweight nylon
- Red interior
- Velcro closure
Price: $9 from Brando
If you know of any other cases designed exclusively for the Asus Eee PC, please share them in the comments.