Sharp edges of MacBook Pro

Just bought a brand new MacBook Pro 15" the other day and already have sore wrists with scar-like lines on them left by the sharp edge of the machine. I searched online to see if anyone has the same problem and found this article about a man filing down the sharp edge of his MacBook Pro. Not sure it is a good idea (can the warranty be impacted?), but what else could be done to protect my wrists? I'm a skinny girl and have sensitive skin and veins. I can add that I really like this laptop's performance, but my previous MacBook Pro felt way better "physically." But I'd like to keep this new one too.

Does anyone use these cases? Do they help to hide the sharp edge? Does the laptop get too hot being enclosed in this case all the time?

http://store.apple.com/us/search?find=SeeThru+Satin&mco=MTA4MjM1MjA

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Apr 19, 2010 3:29 PM

24 replies

liam27

Level 1

74 points

Jul 7, 2010 1:30 PM in response to Mac Fanatic

Mac Fanatic wrote:
slouching puts your outer palm directly on the edge.... ouch. bummer.

My last MBP 17" from late 2008 did not have this sharp edge.

I put my outer palm directly on the edge most of the time I use my MBP... and while certainly there is a 90° angle, it does not hurt my hand, even after a few hours of using it.
I would recommend taking your MBP to an Apple Store and see if they will replace it. (or at least go to the Apple Store and see if the edge on the display models hurt your hands too, as recommended earlier) I think this is a factory defect.

Aug 10, 2010 5:12 PM in response to Dewdman42

Oh by the way, another reason not to have a skin on these computers,a huge part of the heat dissipation of these machines happens through the unibody case itself. if you cover it up, the computer is going to get hot and stay hot.

tjk

Level 9

51,192 points

Apr 19, 2010 8:14 PM in response to RaspberryLatte

Hi R and M,

Just a note about ergonomics; if a person is using proper typing technique, his/her wrist shouldn't be touching the edge or any other part of the computer while typing . . . .

Apr 20, 2010 4:13 AM in response to tjk

I don't type at all. I edit a lot of photos, several hours a day, and my hands do get tired, so I rest them on my laptop often when I'm working.

May 17, 2010 10:24 AM in response to RaspberryLatte

Your wrists shouldn't be resting on the edge when typing or using the track pad, it's bad hand posture. You'll end up with sore wrists if you keep that up.

avik

Level 1

5 points

May 17, 2010 10:56 AM in response to RogerWi1co

may be so, but if you do a little mistake, it really hurts. It should not be like that! Have a nice day!

Jun 2, 2010 3:03 PM in response to RaspberryLatte

Easiest/Quickest fix is to get either a Speck or Incase "satin" hard shell. It will make all the difference in the world by slightly covering those edges, plus protecting the finish.

eww

Level 9

53,052 points

Jun 2, 2010 5:06 PM in response to osxtasy91

An easier, quicker and 100% free fix is just to prop the back edge of the computer up an inch. Try it.

Jun 2, 2010 5:14 PM in response to eww

Its not always an option and sometimes creates other issues.

Its just a bad design.

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