Metal Allergy, what is the MacBook Pro constructed of?

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Metal Allergy, what is the MacBook Pro constructed of?

I recently was required to buy the MacBook Pro for my art school. However, I'm allergic to metal, all metals. So, I'm wondering, what is the MacBook Pro constructed of? Are the keys also metal? If so, does anyone know of anything, such as skins, that I can buy to cover parts of my computer where my hands will be or to cover the keys?

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Posted on Jul 30, 2008 9:11 PM

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Smerky

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Jul 30, 2008 9:28 PM in response to malonekm

Ouch all metals? That stinks...I'm allergic to nickel...that's about it.

To the point.

No, the keys are not metal. Yes, there are definitely full body skins you can buy for the MBP.

Just two examples:
http://www.notebook-cover.com/pl.asp?ci=148796&cn=Apple-MacBook-Pro-Protective-C ase--2D-15-inch-Core-2-Duo

http://store.apple.com/us/product/TJ547LL/A?fnode=home/shopmac/macaccessories/extras&mco=MTA4NjU0

I'm sure that you can find a bunch of others out there. Google is a great resource for just that. :-p

Smerky

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LukeD

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Jul 30, 2008 9:52 PM in response to malonekm

The MacBook Pro has been made of anodized aluminum. The keys have been made of plastic, and they have been painted silver.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodized_aluminum

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6489234&#6489234

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Rick x m

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Jul 31, 2008 10:30 AM in response to LukeD

The anodized surface of the aluminum is aluminum oxide also known as saphire. You will probably not have any exposure to aluminum metal unless you chew on the case.

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Sep 1, 2008 8:02 AM in response to malonekm

i would like to talk to you about your metal allergy. i have some problems of my own and they seem to have to do with basically all metals. please email me at thedeep42@yahoo.ca

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