The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that beginning Aug. 16, passengers will now be let through checkpoints without having to take their laptops out of their bags, if the bags conform to new standards that are “checkpoint friendly.” Does this mean you should get a new laptop bag to save screening time? It depends on what kind of bag you have now.

According to the TSA Web site, if you have a laptop bag that will provide “a clear and unobstructed image of the laptop when undergoing X-ray screening,” you should be good to go. Approved bag styles are listed (with illustrations) on the site. The intent is to avoid anything getting in the way of a clear scan of your computer.

I used to carry my laptop in one of the approved styles—a simple sleeve that I’d pop in my larger bag with everything else. But when I came to checkpoints, I was still asked to pull the laptop out of the sleeve that I’d placed in the plastic tub. The TSA says that even though you may carry one of these bags, you still may have to haul your laptop out of them for screening. So unless you’re using this opportunity to buy a new bag in order to pack smarter, you should probably save your money. I’d rather have an effective bag that’s easy to carry and store my stuff safely in, than save five seconds at a checkpoint.