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Sharp Edges on Mac Book Pro

The sharp edges on the mac laptops hurt arms a lot while working. It almost cuts the arms during typing on apple laptops hence making impossible to work. I have got marks on my arms now due to the sharp edges.

Mac book pro, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Jun 22, 2010 4:37 AM

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coreytodds

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Posted on Jul 5, 2010 10:43 PM

Yes, designed without ergonomics in mind at all...

the threadstarter is right. I've owned a half dozen laptops, both Macs and PCs, and I have never experienced this pain and sharp cutting into the wrist before. Generally, I can be on my older laptops for hours before my wrists begin to fatigue. With the MBP (which I love, btw...) it is literally within 20 minutes they're feeling sensitive and painful from the constant leaning against the sharp edges. It's just annoying, and probably not good for the nerves.

It shouldn't matter whether or not you have correct posture, as you're going to regularly bump against it, as it is simply a bad place to put sharp edges. Common sense, really.

For those of you blindly defending what is essentially poor ergonomic design, give it a rest. It's a clear product flaw. If you cared about Apple, you would help it make better products...

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TBDO

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Apr 5, 2011 2:46 PM in response to mnq

mnq If you use the ergenomics rules you'll be fine. Also there are many laptops with this problem. Lastly why would anyone go as far as to sand down their laptop?

Jul 25, 2011 3:58 PM in response to mnq

Found and easy solution to the sharp edge. It is selling on ebay. Simple to apply and looks good too. Search for: MacBook Pro 15" sharp edge adhesive strip.

goodfood

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Jun 16, 2012 1:27 PM in response to eww

I actualy replaced the top case on mine (Apple did it under warranty) and the sharpness is significantly decreased. Check out a new MBP @ the Apple store and see for yourself.

bandit

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Jun 19, 2012 8:24 AM in response to Chandra25

I have used this for years. I love it. iLap Laptop Stand - intro

cleok

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Aug 11, 2013 4:55 AM in response to Steve Lessard Jr

I thought it is called LAPTOP for a reason, to use it on my lap??? Then what is the point of buying a lap top?

Dec 31, 2013 6:57 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

Good point, Oglethorp. I suppose that in your reckoning then, Apple should just rename this product "Razor Blade" in order to make sure users wrap their arms in newspaper before using it.

Dec 31, 2013 7:00 AM in response to Steve Lessard Jr

You are obtuse, missing the point that is being made just to hear yourself type.

HE IS NOT TALKING ABOUT CARPAL TUNNEL. HE IS TALKING ABOUT SHARP EDGE INJURIES.

May 12, 2014 9:46 AM in response to mnq

Was this issue ever resolved? Any updates from Apple?

Trinity

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Nov 16, 2015 12:02 PM in response to mnq

old thread for a problem that persists in time: yesterday I returned my new MBP 15 to the Apple online store because of that and the sensation of getting much less than what I paid for it

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