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MacBook sharp edges

I had this problem originally but then I had my logic board replaced, then I got it back and when they fixed that they cracked the bottom of the case because they used too long of a screw and THEN I got discoloration.



However after they replaced the bottom case and bottom top case plastics I no longer have this issue, so I really think it is something to do with maybe the spacing or just how it is pressed together.




Talk to Apple, I was mad at first about my case getting cracked but I went to the store and they were very nice, I was polite with them they listened to my problems and had all of my complaints fixed for me.
 
if the edges are cutting into your wrists you are typing wrong. If you continue to type like that you will get wrist problems later on in life. Apple is trying to save people from this by promoting proper typing with painful motivation.
 
emotistically said:
Apple is trying to save people from this by promoting proper typing with painful motivation.
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Thats not true, because everyone doesn't have this problem. Unless of course you are joking, which I assume you are :p
 
People who kept repeating that because its the way I or others type is complete BS.. I've used many many other Laptops and never experienced this issue. Maybe your lack of experience using laptops in different location lead to your conclusion about some of us NOT knowing how to type (I use my laptop everywhere.. not just at a stationary desk or desk with plenty of space to lay my arms across). But my 10+ years of owning Mac laptops and PC laptops I've yet to experience this until now.

Bottomline, its a design flaw..
 
Yep - design flaw.

You dont make the edges of a table razor sharp and then scold people for walking too close to it. There is an issue here that can be designed out and should be. If people want to type "the wrong way" then let them, that is none of your business.
 
askegg said:
If people want to type "the wrong way" then let them, that is none of your business.
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If Apple wants to build sharp (they're not BTW IMO) edged notebooks then let them, that is none of your business. :D
 
Those experiencing sharp Macbook edges and don't want to void the warranty might consider either propping the computer up with a book or something to decrease the angle at which your wrists hit the edge (not that they should be hitting at all).

Or, if you wanted to spend around $20, get something like the Spire Pacific Breeze notebook cooler. It tilts the machine to the angle I was talking about, and at the same time blows air underneath to cool it. Of course...this won't help you if you are using it in your lap, but for desk use I find it very helpful with my Macbook Pro.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834996501
 
Herblenny said:
People who kept repeating that because its the way I or others type is complete BS.. I've used many many other Laptops and never experienced this issue. Maybe your lack of experience using laptops in different location lead to your conclusion about some of us NOT knowing how to type (I use my laptop everywhere.. not just at a stationary desk or desk with plenty of space to lay my arms across). But my 10+ years of owning Mac laptops and PC laptops I've yet to experience this until now.

Bottomline, its a design flaw..
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Of course it's a design flaw! However, the fact is that, ergonomically, the best way to type is NOT to rest your palms or wrists on anything and to just allow your shoulders to hang freely and your elbows and wrists at a 90 degree angle or more to your body. If you rest on the 'palmrest' chances are you're setting yourself up for future RSI problems: carpal tunnel, tendonitis etc.

In any case, that's not Apple's problem and they should just make the edges softer. Look at the Pismo for inspiration.
 
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I have to say that this is definitely a major design flaw, particularly for a company that PRIDES itself on better-than-average design. I love everything about my MacBook except the way the casing is put together. The image above shows (for those of you who may not have seen a MacBook in person) how the top and sides of the macbook are assembled.

By placing the pieces essentially beside each other it creates a channel that runs along the edge of the entire notebook which has several problems:

1. The sharp edges dig into your wrists
2. The pieces don't overlap and can move against each other (with the top piece slipping down under the top of the sidewall)
3. Because the edges are sharp they will scrape of skin cells (and any other crap on your hands) and get it stuck in this ultra-fine crevice
 
You guys didn't go to your local Apple store and give the Macbook a test before purchasing? If so, you may have noticed the sharp edges. Me? It doesn't bother me a bit, but maybe its because I try not to rest my palms on the laptop (yeah, I learned to type on a typewriter back in '85).

You might want to start chosing your purchases a bit better.
 
bobalina said:
the sharp edges are for the emos
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haahaahahha :D

have you tried scotch tape? try putting like 3-4 layers of tape along the edges. maybe that'll soften the edges a little. :confused: it might look funny though.
 
faintember said:
Typing with proper technique seems to have solved the "problem" for many MB users. I also vote that the edges are not that sharp.
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Haha I agree. This may be a typing technique flaw. I remember back in my typing classes, my teacher says never rest your wrist (an irrisistable action) behind the keyboard (behind the trackpad in this case). It's a bad habit and I think there was a teen that had a wrist condition because of this.
 
Shouldn't a product work for everyone who uses it, and not just those who've decided to learn to type in a certain way?! It would be one thing if there was a purpose to the sharp edges, but in this case it's an oversight plain and simple. They forgot to get some regular people who haven't lived their lives by the teachings of Mavis Beacon to test their product.

And yes, I did try typing on the MacBook in a store. Like most have said it works fine at a desk on a flat surface, but most of the time my laptop use is in much less corporate environments.
 
I guess I'm just from the old school where, if something is bothering you, instead of complaining, I try and find a fix myself.

I found one that worked pretty well for me. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about a nice looking piece of gadgetry. But all I did to stop the wrist-rest from bothering me, is use those 2 "apple" stickers that came included with the macbook. I cut a thin strip from the paper backing of the stickers (the width of that tiny little ledge)... Estimated where my wrists come in contact with the edge...Then stuck the stickers over the edge with that thin piece of paper in the ledge to prop it up a bit. Doesn't look that bad to me... hell, any sticker would work.... but the aple stickers seem to suit the laptop a bit more.

Just made sure not to cover up the IR.

Ahhh!!! don't flame me if you think it's ugly!! All I know is that my wrists don't hurt anymore.
 
Two Observations

Hello folks. I'm brand new to Macs after spending time with many other PC brands for about 25 years now. I just traded a Dell XPS for a Macbook and this is the ONLY thing that has bothered me about it so far. I've owned at least a dozen laptops and have never had one that was so uncomfortable on the edge (this affects me while I have it propped in my lap while sitting in a chair-- a frequent "surf the internet" position for me).

One other point: do some people love Macs so much that they've lost the ability to be critical of any possible design flaw? I'm amazed how many people are lashing back at people's typing style rather than simply acknowledge that this was a bad design choice.

Anyhow, it was at least significant enough that it drove me to a Mac forum and constituted my first post!
 
michaelsaxon said:
One other point: do some people love Macs so much that they've lost the ability to be critical of any possible design flaw? I'm amazed how many people are lashing back at people's typing style rather than simply acknowledge that this was a bad design choice.
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IMO, the amount of people that "love Macs so much that they've lost the ability to be critical of any possible design flaw" is pretty much equal to the amount of people who can take any flaw/issue with an Apple product and emote it into Apple having caused them physical, emotional, or financial hardship for having designed a product that isn't 100% perfect. One group always begets the other.

Anyhow, nice to see someone else here with experience going back to the Commodore and 8088 days.
 
aristobrat said:
IMO, the amount of people that "love Macs so much that they've lost the ability to be critical of any possible design flaw" is pretty much equal to the amount of people who can take any flaw/issue with an Apple product and emote it into Apple having caused them physical, emotional, or financial hardship for having designed a product that isn't 100% perfect. One group always begets the other.

Anyhow, nice to see someone else here with experience going back to the Commodore and 8088 days.
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Fair enough. Maybe it'll motivate me to get a Pro. I'm already thinking about unloading my top-end Windows desktop for a Mac desktop. With Boot Camp, Mac has become a real attraction for me.
 
i bought the macbook last week and starting 3 days ago ive bandaged my wrists 2 times from all the bleeding! and soreness! the silver lining is its starting to callous over.
 
TequilaBoobs said:
i bought the macbook last week and starting 3 days ago ive bandaged my wrists 2 times from all the bleeding! and soreness! the silver lining is its starting to callous over.
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Weird. I haven't had any problem at all. How do you hold your hands while typing?
 
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