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My wrists really hurt from the Macbook edges
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I had the exact same problem and had the exact same marks on my forearms. The problem comes from using the MacBook in bed. On a desk is usually not a problem. It bothered me so much I had to trade it in... for store credit... currently waiting for 24" iMacs to show up in Canada. If it wasn't for the pain, I'd have kept the MacBook. It's a solid machine, I was very impressed.
^^^Can't be stressed enough. Your wrists should never be on anything when you type. Eventually bad things will happen.
I had to sell my MacBook as the stupid thing had very sharp edges. I've checked many and some seem to be worse than others. I think it's a seriously bizarre design flaw considering the beautiful rounded edges of the iBook. People can squawk about not putting your wrists there, but when I'm not typing they don't automatically go into orbit above the keyboard; they come to rest.
It's probably even more stupid than having iWeb from iLife '08 not compatible with iLife '06 so hundreds of hours of people's work goes up sh*t creek. Nice one Apple. I love Apple and own several Macs, but these two things have seriously tried my patience.
It's probably even more stupid than having iWeb from iLife '08 not compatible with iLife '06 so hundreds of hours of people's work goes up sh*t creek. Nice one Apple. I love Apple and own several Macs, but these two things have seriously tried my patience.
Ah! I can see why this would be an issue. I don't bring my laptop to bed because ... well, why would I?
I go to bed to sleep. Also, it's too hard to find a comfortable position in bed.I understand some people have a need for this, though. I really like the flat edges for aesthetic reasons. I don't know what you can do other than the already prescribed countermeasures.
Flaw
Just another design flaw that no one thoroughly tested because Steve Jobs always has to have his surprises.
And can we get over the white external keyboards already. I guess the new white/silver keyboards are much better than the all white ones that get dirty in a week. But for the money Apple is charging, can we get black/silver with backlighting?
Or even backlighting on all keyboards? Macbook too
Just another design flaw that no one thoroughly tested because Steve Jobs always has to have his surprises.
And can we get over the white external keyboards already. I guess the new white/silver keyboards are much better than the all white ones that get dirty in a week. But for the money Apple is charging, can we get black/silver with backlighting?
Or even backlighting on all keyboards? Macbook too
I must admit having owned my Macbook for just 24 hours i am finding the knife sharp edges on the machine to be a real pain.......
It's no good people saying "Hold your hands up" or "se an external keyboard"
This is a real design fault.......did no one at Apple try this out ?
I love he Macbook......but my wrists don't.
It's no good people saying "Hold your hands up" or "se an external keyboard"
This is a real design fault.......did no one at Apple try this out ?
I love he Macbook......but my wrists don't.
you wrists shouldnt be resting on the laptop, they should be hovering over it.
Change how you use the laptop. I wouldnt sand that area ever. If you sand it, and it cracks (like MB do in that spot), your screwed. Apple will never warranty something that broke and looks to be sanded!
honestly, try letting your wrists hover. It might be hard to change the style how you use the keyboard, but itll pay off. Not to mention its bad for your wrists anyways to sit them there.
Change how you use the laptop. I wouldnt sand that area ever. If you sand it, and it cracks (like MB do in that spot), your screwed. Apple will never warranty something that broke and looks to be sanded!
honestly, try letting your wrists hover. It might be hard to change the style how you use the keyboard, but itll pay off. Not to mention its bad for your wrists anyways to sit them there.
Do you spend most of your time with the MB on your lap, or on a desk? From the marks, it looks like your MB is too high.... your forearms should be parallel to the floor, to minimize CTS. I spend more time at a desk than with my MBP on my lap, and on my desk I use the Apple Wireless Keyboard. Extremely comfortable and minimizes the wear and tear on the MBP, too. If you work mostly on a desk, I highly recommend using an external keyboard and mouse, to help your MB or MBP stay cleaner and last longer.
I'm sure they tried it out, but they probably used it with the proper position of their arms/wrists. Maybe they made the edge sharp to discourage people from working in a position that would harm them!
No sharp edges on the MBP, by the way!"it's not a design flaw, you're using it wrong."
"buy an external keyboard." (wow, great, and profound advice.)
dont like the viewing angles on your laptop's LCD? well, buy a CRT and carry it around with you, duh.
my goodness. Regardless of how you try to maintain your wrist ergonomics etc., and you really can't force or expect everyone or even most people to have "proper" ergonomics, a large portion of people will, at some point, and very often, have their forearms or wrists rest in that area.
It's a design flaw, period. It was a compromise for esthetics. Stop being so ignorant.
It's a laptop. It's mobile. Mobile means it can and should be used from multiple positions. You cant always carry your work desk around with you to set up your perfect ergonomics in your lumbar supporting chair. Most people just dont carry that around with them.
And make sure you realize OP is talking about the macbook and not the MBP. Most seem to realize this, but not all.
Lastly, you dont have to REST YOUR WRISTS on the macbook to be irritated by it. Brief contact that doesn't cause any marking or -cutting- is still irritating. I dont like the feeling of the sharp edges, and as ergonomic as i want to be, i'm going to run into those edges occasionally.
"buy an external keyboard." (wow, great, and profound advice.)
dont like the viewing angles on your laptop's LCD? well, buy a CRT and carry it around with you, duh.
my goodness. Regardless of how you try to maintain your wrist ergonomics etc., and you really can't force or expect everyone or even most people to have "proper" ergonomics, a large portion of people will, at some point, and very often, have their forearms or wrists rest in that area.
It's a design flaw, period. It was a compromise for esthetics. Stop being so ignorant.
It's a laptop. It's mobile. Mobile means it can and should be used from multiple positions. You cant always carry your work desk around with you to set up your perfect ergonomics in your lumbar supporting chair. Most people just dont carry that around with them.
And make sure you realize OP is talking about the macbook and not the MBP. Most seem to realize this, but not all.
Lastly, you dont have to REST YOUR WRISTS on the macbook to be irritated by it. Brief contact that doesn't cause any marking or -cutting- is still irritating. I dont like the feeling of the sharp edges, and as ergonomic as i want to be, i'm going to run into those edges occasionally.
I have found a solution to your problem........100% guaranteed!!. No more marks from the Macbook anywhere on your body. Thank me later
wow thats hilarious, i had a good 5 min. laugh
mobile
adjective |ˈmōbəl; -ˌbēl; -ˌbīl| |ˈmoʊbəl| |ˈmoʊˈbil| |ˈmoʊˈbaɪl| |ˈməʊbʌɪl|
"able to move or be moved freely or easily"
That doesn't mean "able to be used from multiple positions". The fact is, that even if you're mobile, it doesn't mean you can't position your wrists to minimize contact with the edge.
It's interesting how a company like Apple can make a product that has appeal among millions of consumers and if something doesn't conform to the particular interests of a few individuals, it's labeled a "design flaw". Everyone has different needs. The best a company can do is work to satisfy the majority. That's why there are hundreds of aftermarket companies, making products to customize things to the needs of the individual, which is, by the way, exactly what the OP was asking for: "is there any product to fix this?"
If you don't like a product and think it's "flawed", don't buy it!
Ive had two macbooks now, and it really never bothered me with my bad ergonomics.
I guess you cant please everyone all of the time.
I must say though, you all did buy the laptop, and Im assuming you tested it at some point in store, or with a friend.
Sure its a design issue, but its one you all accepted at time of purchase. There isnt much you can do about it after purchase but change your habits. You can try the iLap too, but I dont think money should be spent on something that can be personally worked out.
I am willing to bet apple will implement a change in that area when the next redesign comes out.
AMEN.
I guess you cant please everyone all of the time.
I must say though, you all did buy the laptop, and Im assuming you tested it at some point in store, or with a friend.
Sure its a design issue, but its one you all accepted at time of purchase. There isnt much you can do about it after purchase but change your habits. You can try the iLap too, but I dont think money should be spent on something that can be personally worked out.
I am willing to bet apple will implement a change in that area when the next redesign comes out.AMEN.
I've had the same problem recently, to the extent where my wrists now hurt even when I'm not using the keyboard and my left hand is slightly numb. This seems to be due to the the amount of heat from the keyboard itself which accelerates my left hand hurting along with the rubbing on the side of the laptop. I've now had to stop using the laptop for the moment until I get something cooler, maybe a celeron based PC??? If this seems to happen to you I'd stop using the laptop as in my case it got worse the more I carried on using it.
I don't have the same problems at work it's just when I get home and start using the MBP this gets worse within minutes.
I don't have the same problems at work it's just when I get home and start using the MBP this gets worse within minutes.
i'm typing this out right now on my bed and i see the problem you guys are describing. Not nearly as painful though.
What you can do is bend your legs upward so your keyboard is at an angle. Thay way your wrists are not touching the computer at all.
I was actually going to suggest sandpaper but someone already beat me too it. Get a high grit paper and give it a whirl.
What you can do is bend your legs upward so your keyboard is at an angle. Thay way your wrists are not touching the computer at all.
I was actually going to suggest sandpaper but someone already beat me too it. Get a high grit paper and give it a whirl.
hahaha
You DO realize you're responding to a 2-month old thread and that's the last that was seen of that poster, right?