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'Ledge' Protects Wrists From Sharp MacBook Edges
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"Ledge is available via Kickstarter starting at $29 for a single set for the first backers"
Seriously? People need to understand that Kickstarter is not a store! This may never materialize at all. They have received only 10% of the funding they need, and even then backers may never get the product. It happens pretty often. Saying its "available" is just flat out irresponsible.
Seriously? People need to understand that Kickstarter is not a store! This may never materialize at all. They have received only 10% of the funding they need, and even then backers may never get the product. It happens pretty often. Saying its "available" is just flat out irresponsible.
A solution to an issue almost no one has.
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Over 80% of Kickstarter projects that are FULLY funded are delivered late of their original promised delivery date and a large portion are never delivered on. I'd never invest anything in it that you aren't prepared to wait an additional year past their claimed delivery time and that you can't afford to lose the money on totally.
There's a reason that good business ideas get funded through traditional channels. They end up going with legit production companies that know what it takes to bring a product to market and can guide people through it rather than Kickstarrter where people seem to fumble and do things their own way without the normal QA checks along the way.
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Over 80% of Kickstarter projects that are FULLY funded are delivered late of their original promised delivery date and a large portion are never delivered on. I'd never invest anything in it that you aren't prepared to wait an additional year past their claimed delivery time and that you can't afford to lose the money on totally.
There's a reason that good business ideas get funded through traditional channels. They end up going with legit production companies that know what it takes to bring a product to market and can guide people through it rather than Kickstarrter where people seem to fumble and do things their own way without the normal QA checks along the way.
Thank you for pointing this out. I used to be very active but rarely visit the forums or comments anymore because of this.
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while it does look like ass, it's not fair to say its a non-issue. i noticed it immediately on my new rMBP.
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you have now. its not imaginary.
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they are. if you don't experience, did you miss the clip of the edge of the MBP cutting thru an apple? a round or dull edge couldn't do that. a sharp edge can.
My compter is too boxy!
First world problems.
guess what - we're reading this site in the first world, using our first world products.
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evidently you're mistaken -- I've noticed it as an issue, as have the creators of this project.
doesn't bother you? don't back it. easy. but that doesn't mean it doesn't offer value to people other than yourself. the world is funny like that.
It's not a palm rest... the article refers to keyboard covers and palm resets that reside under the cover when closed. This useless piece of crap sits on the edge.
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$29 for one... $85 for two. Not really great math from these people.
This product is coming out way too late. Macbook are getting thinner where this is a non-issue. Besides the sharp edge is just a minor irritant which I've become accustomed to years ago.
Although I like the idea, this thing also looks fugly. They could have made it much lower profile and could have achieved the same ends.
If they came out with this in 08' I might have been interested. Fail.
Although I like the idea, this thing also looks fugly. They could have made it much lower profile and could have achieved the same ends.
If they came out with this in 08' I might have been interested. Fail.
Fingerless gloves works for me
My solution to the sharp edges is wearing fingerless gloves when affected. Which is whenever I'm not using my MBPr at a desk. i.e. when using it as a LAPtop...
To all the trolls here who say the problem isn't real coz it hasn't happened to them... just because you haven't lost your virginity, doesn't mean sex isn't real.
My solution to the sharp edges is wearing fingerless gloves when affected. Which is whenever I'm not using my MBPr at a desk. i.e. when using it as a LAPtop...
To all the trolls here who say the problem isn't real coz it hasn't happened to them... just because you haven't lost your virginity, doesn't mean sex isn't real.
Chopping the apple was hilarious, but should have been a terrorist cutting off a hostage's hand for more dramatic impact.
The MBP edge forces you to have good keyboard posture. It irritates the wrists if you rest them on the edge for too long. But it's still a "first world problem" and isn't something to spend money on fixing, especially when the product makes the MBP look bulky.
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Just when you thought you've seen it all... I've had unibody MBP's since they came out. I currently have a 15" rMBP. Not one time, ever, did I ever hurt my hand on the "sharp" corners. I don't even know how I could place my hands to actually hurt them. I must confess I do like sticking my thumb in the corner when I'm using the trackpad though. It's that very dull pain that actually feels good.
I'm going to kickstart a "bumper" for my MacBook Pro. Any backers?
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You're so 2000-and-late!!
I'm going to kickstart a "bumper" for my MacBook Pro. Any backers?
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You're so 2000-and-late!!
I'm sure whoever is treating you for your rsi has already said as much, but your history of nerve damage is not due to the sharp edge of the MacBook. The fact you feel the sharp edge however demonstrates that you are not holding your wrists up in the proper position, and that is the cause of your rsi. There's a reason that typists using wrist supports frequently get rsi, while pianists do not, and it's all down to wrist position.