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    Keyboard and Trackpad Shininess

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by chris2k5, Jun 22, 2010.

  1. chris2k5

    chris2k5 Notebook Consultant

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    Will the Macbook Pros have this issue --> Shiny weardown of keyboard keys and trackpad? (Aluminum unibody)

    I know the Black old plastic Macbooks had this issue and the white ones to a certain extent.
     
    chris2k5, Jun 22, 2010
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  2. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    i haven't seen any machine that doesn't get worn out from use...
     
    doh123, Jun 22, 2010
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  3. SP Forsythe

    SP Forsythe Notebook Evangelist

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    I can't see the glass trackpad having that kind of problem.
     
    SP Forsythe, Jun 22, 2010
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  4. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    its glass with a surface coating... the coating can get worn down after a few years
     
    doh123, Jun 22, 2010
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    piker28 Notebook Consultant

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    As stated earlier, everything can wear out overtime. I recommend just wiping it down every few days or sooner if you have greasy fingers.
     
    piker28, Jun 22, 2010
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    SP Forsythe Notebook Evangelist

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    Apple purports that it is actually etched bare glass on the top surface, the capacitance grid layer is sub-surface. What is there to wear off that it would change texture? Indeed the iPhone and Touch have olephobic coatings to help make the screen less fingerprint prone.
     
    SP Forsythe, Jun 22, 2010
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  7. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Yea, the KB might show signs of normal wear after a while, but not the trackpad.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Jun 22, 2010
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  8. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I've had my Unibody MacBook for coming up on 2 years and while the keyboard does show signs of wear, the trackpad shows NONE!
     
    Khris, Jun 23, 2010
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  9. chris2k5

    chris2k5 Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm maybe apple should consider some glass keyboards now LOL
     
    chris2k5, Jun 23, 2010
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    CanadianDude Notebook Deity

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    Ive had my MBP for 1.5 years and the trackpad still looks new. The keyboard does show a little shine, but not enough to make it look disgusting.

    Overall I wouldn't worry about it, just make sure you wash your hands after eating chips or finger foods.
     
    CanadianDude, Jun 25, 2010
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