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    Build quality of FL92

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by fifafrazer, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. fifafrazer

    fifafrazer Newbie

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    Since I have found a very nice offer on a FL92-based notebook here in Denmark, I would like to know if the build quality of the FL92 barebone is good enough?

    I'm going to use the laptop for university every day, which means it will trash around in my backpack. I've never owned a notebook before, so I don't know if laptops in general can take that kind of daily treatment? I've been looking at the thinkpads, but found them too expensive.
     
    fifafrazer, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. Althernai

    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    I carry my JFL92 with me almost every day and it has so far survived about half a year of this fairly rough treatment. Other than the lid getting scratched, it doesn't seem to mind being carried around too much.
     
    Althernai, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. Wirelessman

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    They are relatively average use resistant but if you drop it, that's it, au revoir notebook.

    If you are anticipating hard usage, get a toughbook from Panasonic, check its web site and you will understand why so many professionals including the police use them.
     
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    fifafrazer Newbie

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    Heh.. I've seen the toughbooks on the web and how they tested them at the panasonic lab. They are very durable, but the price is way over my budget. I know that good quality comes with a price, but I don't want something like acer, that just falls apart. Thinkpads are neither drop-proof.
     
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  5. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    I have a Compal that I bring everywhere in my trips in a SOLO bag, and so far so good.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 21, 2008
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  6. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    my wife takes hers everyday to work and then back home so far not a single issue and they are built fairly well. imo i have seen better but def at a higher price
     
    zfactor, Jul 21, 2008
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  7. Dirt

    Dirt Notebook Evangelist

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    Me too, being caring it with me almost every day: on bus, on car, even on bike. :)
     
    Dirt, Jul 22, 2008
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    You forgot the skateboard :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 22, 2008
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  9. Selenium

    Selenium Notebook Evangelist

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    Very well-built. When I lift mine with one hand at the side of the notebook, there is absolutely no creaking or anything.
     
    Selenium, Jul 23, 2008
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