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mnq Author

Level 1

16 points

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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tywai

Level 1

0 points

Posted on Apr 5, 2011 7:14 PM

I'm not a big feedback guy. I never write letters to companies or fill out comment cards 🙂 But, I have to say something about this just because I'm a huge fan of Apple. I love everything about Apple. I love the OS. I love your hardware. The design of your products. Everything. I have pretty much every mac product. But I have to give up on using a Mac as my main computer due to this sharp edge problem. I've tried putting up with it. I've tried different models (MBP 15, MBP 13, MBA). And they are all fine when using them at a desk. But when using them in any other position (what laptops are for!) is just downright painful. I can't use them for more than 10 mins without getting soar. I see that other people have no problems with it.... maybe it's just the makeup of my arm/hand length. I dunno. But, I just know it's not comfortable at all. So just letting you guys know! I don't want to do it... but I put in an order for a pc laptop (bleh) for the sake of my wrists. Hopefully I can get Mac OS loaded on it 🙂

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TBDO

Level 1

30 points

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

Level 1

4 points

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

Level 3

895 points

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

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

cleok

Level 1

0 points

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

Level 4

2,870 points

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

Sharp Edges on Mac Book Pro