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    Touchpad protector

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by lixuelai, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Does anybody have experiences with the touchpad protectors here:

    http://www.skinstyler.com/

    Im not really interested in the protection but the claim that it makes the touchpad "smooth" and "glides effortlessly". My Asus 1005HA has a really crapp (IMO) finish that has a lot of friction.
     
    lixuelai, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. Mr. B

    Mr. B Notebook Consultant

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    I think you would be better off replacing the touchpad. It's most likely a reasonably common synaptics model.
     
    Mr. B, Aug 22, 2009
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  3. slvancise

    slvancise Notebook Guru

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    Replacing the touchpad is a good idea but it looks as if he doesn't want to spend the money. The protectors, if they work, would be a nice simple alternative.
     
    slvancise, Aug 25, 2009
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  4. enoya34

    enoya34 Notebook Guru

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    give it a thick clear coat and use rubbing compound to smooth it out.
     
    enoya34, Aug 26, 2009
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  5. slvancise

    slvancise Notebook Guru

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    Prob still be easier to use the protectors. By far the simplest solution. Just take the plunge. 10$ really isnt that bad. You would spend less than would on Clear coat, rubbing compound, and labor or a new touchpad.
     
    slvancise, Aug 26, 2009
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  6. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I would love to replace the touchpad but it is attached to the entire top half of the computer. Anyway I have ordered a set from them, Ill see how it works out.
     
    lixuelai, Aug 28, 2009
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  7. slvancise

    slvancise Notebook Guru

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    Cool let us know how i goes.
     
    slvancise, Aug 29, 2009
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  8. Vulnavia

    Vulnavia Notebook Consultant

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    Just curious if you ever ordered this, and if so how it's worked out for you. Thanks! :)
     
    Vulnavia, Oct 27, 2009
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  9. watashiyn

    watashiyn Newbie

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    Sony vaio is great! This link:
     
    watashiyn, Nov 13, 2009
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