Do i need a Cover for Macbook Pro?

[Sweener88]

Hi, I just got my first ever mac a MBP and i i want to know if i need a cover for it? my last laptop screen got scratched form the kets touching the screen and i was wondering if i should buy one of those cloth things that fits in-between the screen and keyboard? also the macbook pro came in a bag/cover thing from apple, should i be using this to cover my macbook pro? i transport it in a targus backpack

 

[dmw007]

Not sure if you need a cover to protect your MBP's screen, but I would buy one anyway- never hurts to be safe!

 

[exeterbohemian]

a targus backpack sounds fine. i've never heard of apple keyboards scratching the screens. granted, you're bound to get a few scratches here and there on the casing of the computer, no doubt. it's something that comes with the territory. while most people don't really worry about this, the whole 'no glove no love' mentality is quite prominent in the ipod community these days...

 

[mmmcheese]

Hi, I just got my first ever mac a MBP and i i want to know if i need a cover for it? my last laptop screen got scratched form the kets touching the screen and i was wondering if i should buy one of those cloth things that fits in-between the screen and keyboard? also the macbook pro came in a bag/cover thing from apple, should i be using this to cover my macbook pro? i transport it in a targus backpack

I use the sheet that it shipped with...one of these days I'll probably buy one of the real inserts.

 

[antisocial]

Hi, I'd definately use a cloth or sheet to protect your laptop while closed. I didn't on this machine when I got it and now the screen is permamently marked from contact with the keyboard. Once my new MBP ships I'll definately be using something to protect the screen this time.

BTW, I know some people who just use a large lint free glasses cloth (available from most optometerists) to protect the screen when their laptops are shut.

 

[hob]

First iBook I had. Took it into school the day after I got it. Opened it up and almost yelled. There were vertical scratches down the centres of the LCD...

Then I realised it was grease from the keys and wiped it off.

For a second though...

 

[dmw007]

First iBook I had. Took it into school the day after I got it. Opened it up and almost yelled. There were vertical scratches down the centres of the LCD...

Then I realised it was grease from the keys and wiped it off.

For a second though...

That had to be a very, very scary moment! Glad to hear that everything turned out alright- I could only imagine how upset I would be if that happened to my iBook G4.

 

[mikehowett]

I use these on my 17" PowerBook, they keep the keyboard away from the screen and make the display fit more securely when closed

 

[mmmcheese]

I use these on my 17" PowerBook, they keep the keyboard away from the screen and make the display fit more securely when closed

They are likely putting them in bags though, where there will be some pressure/flex. This (http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreensavRz.aspx) would likely be a better solution.