When I'm not at home at night or when I have the opportunity (like when I'm with my parents), I don't miss the chance to sketch because I carry it with me practically all of the time. Although I use it more frequently at home, in general I carry it with me almost all of the time. I went out and purchased a dedicated protective case for it, and now I can confidently carry it in my backpack without worrying about getting scratches. I purchased it for the upcoming holidays, and I decided on the model quite some time before.