Tech Up! Lisboa 16” Laptop Sleeve

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 in 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 myself, this 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 reviewers' 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 an option to fit whatever machine and external bag you are working used to travelling with as well as matching your other stationary 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.

8/10

Great - Silver Award

With very little to over analyse due to the nature of the product, it's a welcome sight to see all the basics done right. Great build quality and aesthetics at a competitive price point. With a few tweaks, (mainly some kind of additional storage space for any additional documentation) any future iteration of the Lisboa laptop sleeve is sure to be in the running as the go-to option.