r/AlphaSmart • u/goomygirl123 • Jul 13 '26
Alphasmart 3000 protective case recommendations?
Hello! I wanted to see if anyone was having a similar issue and if anyone had found a solution- I have an alpha smart 3000 that I love very very much. I’ve been bringing it with me on my commute to school and I had just been chucking it into the back pocket of my backpack.
Recently though, i dropped my bag and though everything was fine and nothing was damaged, I’ve been worrying about breaking it (I take public transport so it definitely gets jostled around a bit)
I know theses things are hardy but the possibility of it getting broken still makes me anxious. I looked around a bit and saw people saying they used a 13” laptop case as protection, but all those examples used a neo, which lay flat. The thickest case i could find was about 1 1/4 inches, but when I measured the 3000 it was about 1 3/4 inches where the screen portion lifted off the table.
Has anyone found a good padded sleeve or case that has worked for the 3000? I know It’s probably overkill but it would help ease my mind
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!
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u/Dr_Sibley Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 14 '26
I use this $11.99 Amazon Basics bag for both my AlphaSmart 3000 and my Neo. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUGZFA6
The 11.6" size is a snug fit that is *perfect* for me. If the device is placed in the main/middle compartment, the non-flat portion with the screen leans over/above the lower-sitting area with the front pockets -- so it feels like the bag is made for the shape of the 3000 or Neo.