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    How bad are the fingerprints?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by amp4790, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. amp4790

    amp4790 Newbie

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    Are fingerprints really a huge issue with the Studio XPS? I tend to be driven nuts by that type of thing; should this be a consideration for me or are they manageable?
     
    amp4790, Aug 17, 2009
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    pittsgutta Notebook Consultant

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    Its actually my only complaint. I had to buy lens cloths to whipe down after i use.
     
    pittsgutta, Aug 17, 2009
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  3. bassflow

    bassflow Notebook Evangelist

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    I am a clean freak. Yes, they get everywhere, but the bag the SXPS comes in cleans it nicely. I just wipe it down after my use.
     
    bassflow, Aug 17, 2009
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    It's terrible, I have to wipe it atleast once a day. It's not just the glossy surfaces that get dirty, but the keys as well. This is the best looking laptop Ive ever had, but it's also the most high maintenance (appearance wise).
     
    nobb, Aug 17, 2009
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    amihalceanu Notebook Consultant

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    Very bad if you are the perp, useful if you are with the police :)
    Seriously now, quite bad tbh. I clean my 1340 daily.
     
    amihalceanu, Aug 18, 2009
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    Hmm. Should I just go with something like a Vaio instead that has a metal chassis?
     
    amp4790, Aug 18, 2009
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    No. Get the Studio XPS 16.
     
    pittsgutta, Aug 20, 2009
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    bigddybn Notebook Evangelist

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    The machine is a fingerprint magnet but honestly just keep a microfiber cloth nearby and it's not a big deal.
     
    bigddybn, Aug 20, 2009
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