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    not very happy - wearing of palm rest area

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by MightyAimetti, Dec 14, 2007.

  1. MightyAimetti

    MightyAimetti Notebook Consultant

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    I got my macbook pro in october and im already noticing the finish wearing off my left palm rest area - this should not be happening this fast, are you guys' finishes wearing off too? and anything to do about this? its really pissing me off
     
    MightyAimetti, Dec 14, 2007
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    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    So far so good, but I've only had mine for a little over a month. You can get protective covers for the palm rest to avoid it, but since it's been such a small amount of time try going to an apple store to see if they can repair it for you.
     
    Arquis, Dec 14, 2007
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  3. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    Different finishes will react differently to the natural oils in your hands (for that matter, different hands produce different amounts of oil and sweat). Generally, pretty finishes wear down a lot faster than utilitarian ones.
     
    Eleison, Dec 14, 2007
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Just about to hit one year, and nothing like that on my MBP. Take it to Apple.
     
    cashmonee, Dec 14, 2007
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    It's true... about 7-10% of the world's population has sebaceous and sweat glands that produce oil/sweat that are slightly more acidic than the rest of the world. This is very unfortunate... because acidic oil/sweat will corrode some jewelry and other metalic finishes as well.
     
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  6. MightyAimetti

    MightyAimetti Notebook Consultant

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    can they prove i have ****ty sweat / can they actually do anything about it..

    the computer not my hands :p



    EDIT: or for that matter is there anything I can do- what are those protective covers?

    thanks for the replies
     
    MightyAimetti, Dec 14, 2007
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    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    Those protective covers are basically a layer/film of plastic or other material (depending on which one you get) that just lie on top of the palmrest... basically, it's like a sticker.
     
    AuroraS, Dec 14, 2007
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    can anyone recommend one of these protective layers, all i can find are things on ebay not really sure if those are good. I dont want it to leave a residue behind either. any ideas?
     
    MightyAimetti, Dec 16, 2007
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    AuroraS, Dec 16, 2007
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  10. MightyAimetti

    MightyAimetti Notebook Consultant

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    wow those suckers are expensive, i cant what does "bottom" consist of i cant anywhere on the site that explains what bottom, standard, and complete packages do. ??
    they look awesome tho
     
    MightyAimetti, Dec 16, 2007
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  11. hoolyproductions

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    Well I've been using my MPB for hours daily since May without a mark on it... guess I am lucky enough not to have 'Alien' sweat :)
     
    hoolyproductions, Dec 16, 2007
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