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New Macbook/Macbook Pro unibody aluminum edges too sharp

I don't know if others have experienced this, but the Macbook/Macbook Pro unibody has very sharp edges. This isn't a problem most of the time, like when sitting at a desk. But when sitting on a couch with the laptop on my lap, these sharp edges really cut at the wrists, which is quite uncomfortable, even leaving lines on the skin. I think it would be better if Apple had beveled the edges a bit to round them slightly. I found myself thinking about filing them myself or maybe having the edges beveled professionally. I wonder if any others have had a similar experience. I may inquire about this at the local Apple store.

Macbook/Macbook Pro (new unibody), Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Jan 10, 2009 9:19 PM

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iMarc845

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Mar 8, 2012 7:43 AM in response to NWB1

To NWB1:

Thank you for your suggestion. But unless you're planning to purchase said MacBook Air for me, STFU. Your comment is not helpful for someone who just purchased a new MacBook Pro and can't just run out an buy an Air, too.

Apr 26, 2012 2:55 PM in response to jpomerleau

My 17 is almost unusable compared to my 2010 model. Edges are sharp as a dull razor. To adapt I wear bicycle gloves. Why would the edge lip change over a two year period? Apple should stick with creating great performance and keep what works well alone. My current $5k investment is a 7 out of 10.

Jan 16, 2013 11:50 PM in response to jpomerleau

Went to Apple store in 2011, tried the aluminum computers, and I remember thinking, this is going to cut into my wrists, and it's one of the reasons I ended up buying a white macbook. After reading post after post of people saying the edge gets painful for them, I am so thankful I went with the white unibody, as I would not want to have that problem. It's now about two years later. My white macbook has not given my a single problem in all this time, not a single one. Best laptop I've ever owned hands down.

Jan 16, 2013 11:53 PM in response to Stixer

Your claim that it's the same with the white unibody is not true, at least on mine. Not once has the edge bothered me, whereas the aluminum did.

Mar 6, 2013 1:43 PM in response to solsun

it's guesstimate.

New Macbook/Macbook Pro unibody aluminum edges too sharp