Does anybody know what this slot on the front is for

Pim · Oct 14, 2008, 06:13 PM

Maybe it's a dumb question, but over here it's 1:10 in the morning and I just can't sleep before I get an answer to this question. It's being mentioned nowhere, just that on the left side of it there's a light indication it's sleeping.

So, does anybody have the slightest idea?

robbieduncan · Oct 14, 2008, 06:14 PM

You mean the IR receiver for the optional remote?

Pim · Oct 14, 2008, 06:18 PM

Is that what it is? It's that little slot-like thingy on the far right, about 1,5" wide.

robbieduncan · Oct 14, 2008, 06:20 PM

It's not a slot: it's dark semi-transparent plastic/glass covering the sensor.

TwinCities Dan · Oct 14, 2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbieduncan

It's not a slot: it's dark semi-transparent plastic/glass covering the sensor.

Yes...

Pim · Oct 14, 2008, 06:23 PM

Well, it sure looks like it. But I think you're right, didn't think of that option. Thanks!

thedarkhorse · Oct 14, 2008, 06:29 PM

are you sure?
on the old one the ir receiver is a black circle, it seems like it would be much easier to hide that sensor on the black bezel around the screen, much like the light sensors on the iphone/ipod touch.
this line looks bigger than the last sensor

TwinCities Dan · Oct 14, 2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedarkhorse

are you sure?
on the old one the ir receiver is a black circle, it seems like it would be much easier to hide that sensor on the black bezel around the screen, much like the light sensors on the iphone/ipod touch.
this line looks bigger than the last sensor

The reason it's not in the bezel is so you can still use the remote while the notebook is closed...

Oct 14, 2008, 06:13 PM	#1
Pim macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	Does anybody know what this slot on the front is for Maybe it's a dumb question, but over here it's 1:10 in the morning and I just can't sleep before I get an answer to this question. It's being mentioned nowhere, just that on the left side of it there's a light indication it's sleeping. So, does anybody have the slightest idea?
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Oct 14, 2008, 06:14 PM	#2
robbieduncan Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London	You mean the IR receiver for the optional remote? __________________ Sponsor me to cycle 100Km round London in the dark
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Oct 14, 2008, 06:20 PM	#4
robbieduncan Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London	It's not a slot: it's dark semi-transparent plastic/glass covering the sensor. __________________ Sponsor me to cycle 100Km round London in the dark
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Oct 14, 2008, 06:18 PM	#3
Pim Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	Is that what it is? It's that little slot-like thingy on the far right, about 1,5" wide.
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Oct 14, 2008, 06:23 PM	#6
Pim Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	Well, it sure looks like it. But I think you're right, didn't think of that option. Thanks!
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Oct 14, 2008, 06:29 PM	#7
thedarkhorse macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada	are you sure? on the old one the ir receiver is a black circle, it seems like it would be much easier to hide that sensor on the black bezel around the screen, much like the light sensors on the iphone/ipod touch. this line looks bigger than the last sensor
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