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    Question about laptop sleeves and backpacks

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Ilovelamp, Jul 5, 2007.

  1. Ilovelamp

    Ilovelamp Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,
    I need some help with deciding if I should get a laptop carrying backpack or just get a sleeve and use a regular backpack? This is my first laptop and I am going to be using it a lot for school. I don't want it to get damaged by books pressing on it or something like that. I know of a friend who ended up getting her keys pressed into the screen using a backpack. Is there maybe a hard shelled sleeve that you know of that could fit the IFL 90? Or is there a good backpack you would recommend?
    Thanks a lot! :)
    Lamp
     
    Ilovelamp, Jul 5, 2007
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  2. imachine

    imachine Notebook Evangelist

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    well it often depends on the laptop quality itself. older dell laptops for example would get keypress damage against the lcd. Generally, unless you have a hard lcd cover, you might have troubles using it against pressed weighs. you could possibly fashion something out of silicone or so, to cushion the possible damage, but not that easy to cushion a fair press.

    the ifl/fl90's cover seems a bit less sturdy than the one on the EL80, but I'm fairly certain it won't let keys getting pressed onto the lcd.

    cheers!
     
    imachine, Jul 5, 2007
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  3. _bare

    _bare Notebook Consultant

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    If you are worried about keeping your laptop safe in transit, Id suggest any one of these products.
    http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0104
    Though they are a bit on the expensive side. Also, I believe backpacks are a bit better on your back than the messenger bag and I just personally favor them more.
     
    _bare, Jul 7, 2007
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