Abstract: A protective case for a hybrid computer having a removable screen and a separable keyboard. The case has a base panel, a lid and a flexible hinge attached to the rear of the base panel and separably connected to the rear of the lid, or attached to the rear of the lid and separably connected to the rear of the base panel, or separably connected to both the rear of the lid and the rear of the base panel. The protective case has separable means for attaching an interior surface of the lid to the removable screen of the computer and separable means for attaching an interior surface of the base panel to the keyboard. The lid can remain attached to the removable screen and the base panel can remain attached to the keyboard when the removable screen is separated from the keyboard.

Abstract: A protective sleeve for a portable computer, or other fragile article, is described. The protective sleeve is specifically designed to be used in conjunction with, and inside of, a larger piece of luggage, such as a suitcase or backpack. The protective sleeve is comprised of a semi-rigid material, such as closed-cell polyethylene foam. The semi-rigid material is preferably covered by abrasion-resistant fabric.