A laptop is a very delicate instrument that has to be taken care of when traveling, and this is the reason people use laptop cases. One of the sturdier laptop cases is the aluminum laptop case. In fact, it is often considered a Fort Knox for your portable computer. Actually, a few years ago, owning an aluminum laptop case was quite difficult, as there were not many cases in production. However, nowadays the cost has shrunk drastically, while its availability has increased tenfold. So many people are opting for aluminum laptop cases.

An aluminum case is of course made of aluminum, sometimes with extruded aluminum frames. Most of the aluminum laptop cases come with grey ABS plastic pads on their bottoms to keep them from scratching desks. The handle of an aluminum laptop case is sturdy, with a comfortable molded plastic grip and a removable shoulder strap. For the safety of the laptop, the aluminum laptop cases usually have one or two combination locks. The inside of an aluminum laptop case has a lining with mesh and vinyl leather-look trim, some padded divider panels to separate the laptop from accessories, and also lots of pockets to hold necessary cables and discs. To keep the laptop fitted snugly into the aluminum laptop case, the bottom of the case has totally customizable Velcro-adjustable dividers.

The advantage of using an aluminum laptop case is that it gets reduced shipping costs in the event of shipping of the laptop. It is easy to handle in all weather, as it is both water- and dust-resistant. There is little risk of the laptop getting damaged if the aluminum laptop case falls. Aluminum laptop cases are recyclable, and are thus beneficial to the environment.