So just got my new macbook today and I've spent a couple hours on iChat... just wondering anyone else's wrists getting cut up by the edge of the laptop?? What do you all do to avoid this?
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There's probably going to be alot of people commenting that you have bad posture. Lowendmac.com had this nice graphic that indicates your wrists shouldn't contact the laptop...
There are various wrist wrest solutions available for laptops. I've never seen one which I felt was elegant, and I never used one but I know they're out there.
There are various wrist wrest solutions available for laptops. I've never seen one which I felt was elegant, and I never used one but I know they're out there.
I was expecting to get bashed for bad posture or something eventually by making this thread. But thanks for being helpful and not flaming
I was thinking about some sort of gel cushion but with the trackpad being so big and the magnetic latch I don't really see how it would work although that would be a nice solution.
I was thinking about some sort of gel cushion but with the trackpad being so big and the magnetic latch I don't really see how it would work although that would be a nice solution.
You could buy a separate keyboard and just use that instead but thats if you would want to dish out some money for such a small issue.
agreed
Fully agree, there is no call for sharp edges on an object your hands will be on for many hours a day. I am in touch with some (2) design people at Apple, who acknowledge that this is a problem - but understandably they are not actively working on the next generation design yet. Still, they have it in mind.
Much web surfing does not happen in the standard typing position anyway, so the arguments about posture are not really cogent.
A layer of ductape over the edge is one solution. (Also keeps your hands off the bare aluminum, a sensation that many people find creepy.) I am thinking about crafting a fix in leather, or perhaps just filing down the edge of the machine.
Fully agree, there is no call for sharp edges on an object your hands will be on for many hours a day. I am in touch with some (2) design people at Apple, who acknowledge that this is a problem - but understandably they are not actively working on the next generation design yet. Still, they have it in mind.
Much web surfing does not happen in the standard typing position anyway, so the arguments about posture are not really cogent.
A layer of ductape over the edge is one solution. (Also keeps your hands off the bare aluminum, a sensation that many people find creepy.) I am thinking about crafting a fix in leather, or perhaps just filing down the edge of the machine.
long sleeves maybe a good temporary solution during this time of the year but when summer rolls along....hmm..
wristbands too?
wristbands too?
not a bad idea at all
Yes, i've also had success with the stuff they sell to people with carpal tunnel: wristbands, lower-arm splints made of plastic, etc. The Ace bandage people make a whole line. I find the plastic splints (i.e. non-velcro stuff) is by far the most durable.
Yes, i've also had success with the stuff they sell to people with carpal tunnel: wristbands, lower-arm splints made of plastic, etc. The Ace bandage people make a whole line. I find the plastic splints (i.e. non-velcro stuff) is by far the most durable.
i used to have this issue with my white macbook, the aluminum is way softer and doesnt cut my wrists at all.
Yes, because hunched over a computer screams "I'm cool!"
Hah! Touche. I set myself up for that one.
Use a fine grit sandpaper or drywall sanding sponge and work out the edges. You won't notice a difference in the look (on the white version I can vouch for) and it will feel better. Then you can write back to the wankers who say you have bad posture.