Does the WHITE MacBook get dirty?

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Does the WHITE MacBook get dirty?

Hi,

Just wondering if all you WHITE MacBook users find that your keyboards and palmrests get dirty from daily use.

My friend has the 14" iBook and he finds that his system gets a bit dirty with very normal use.

I know iKlear is a good product from other posts, but I just don't want to be forced to wash my hands before I touch my MacBook.

Any comments?

Mark

Windows ME

Posted on Nov 8, 2006 6:18 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 8, 2006 6:25 PM in response to Mac_Mark

Not only the white that got dirty, the black is also get the dirty look as well.

But white color is of course be more obvious to see the dirtyness.

You don't have to wash your hand everytime you use your white MB, just make sure your hand is free from sweat and oil / grease from food and don't eat and use your macbook at the same time.

And wipe the macbook with dry soft cloth after every use is a good prevention to make the dirty look stay away.

Good Luck.

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Mac_Mark Author

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Nov 8, 2006 7:25 PM in response to Mac_Mark

I have heard that the black MacBook gets pretty greasy looking as well.

The MB Pro has the best colour of silver, but of course the white MB is very distinctive of Apple. I am told the greyish palm area is better for hiding the dirt. It seemed to be whiter in the earlier models until it started causing the staining problems.

What is the best cleaner out there that can be used all over the MacBook and on the screen? Does a "all in one" product exist? I have heard people praise iKlear.

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Answer 3

Nov 8, 2006 7:33 PM in response to Mac_Mark

Dampen a microfibre cloth, usually known as an automotive detailer's rag, with just water. That'll take care of the screen. Also great on your eyeglasses, as well!

Be preventive on the wrist rest areas. Get a shield, such as Marware which is custom fit for that part of the computer:

http://www.marware.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Marware.woa/4/wo/xKdPF1xaRYXGg7iaBtH4c w/0.0.15.1.11.1.0.1.3.3.1

MacBook - 4H621 - 2.0 Gbyte RAM, Parallels VM, Mac OS X (10.4.8) G4 Tower, Atari ST with Mac Plus emulator, Dell 8400 Tower, Dell D600 laptop

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Hey Ram

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Nov 9, 2006 2:49 AM in response to Mac_Mark

Iam wondering is Marware availble in UK??
Is there any simmilar products availble to protect the macbook?..

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Nick A

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Nov 9, 2006 5:02 AM in response to Mac_Mark

Yes. Black gets greasy. You need to clean both models regularly to keep them looking clean. Though I've found the white is harder to get clean once it gets that dirty "pits" where the hands rest.

Nick

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Answer 6

Nov 9, 2006 7:27 AM in response to Hey Ram

Regarding the UK... The Marware folks have been very approachable. You might try contacting them via e-mail about UK distribution. As global as the world economy is, I don't see why this should be a problem. I have purchased directly from Australia and England and delivery was just about as fast as it is here in the States.

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dobes918

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Nov 9, 2006 11:52 AM in response to Hey Ram

I ordered it from the store in the States and they sent it to Slovakia for a reasonable postal fee. Not only that, but the first package they sent got lost in the mail, and they sent a second one free of charge, with a more reliable carrier.

They're a great company with a great product.

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Answer 8

Nov 9, 2006 12:39 PM in response to Mac_Mark

mr clean magic eraser works fantastic, and is the best thing I have ever used. and the best thing is... you dont have to use any chemicals... just wet it, squeeze it, wipe it, and dry it. Tada!

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troy enn

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Nov 9, 2006 1:52 PM in response to Mac_Mark

When my palmrests (white) get dirty I usually just spit on them and then wipe it clean with the bottom of my t-shirt.

lol.

(my mom sometimes wonders why i don't have a girlfriend)

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Answer 10

Nov 9, 2006 3:59 PM in response to troy enn

(my mom sometimes wonders why i don't have a
girlfriend)

Or maybe worry more if you did! grinnnnnn

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NYRob94

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Nov 9, 2006 6:47 PM in response to Mac_Mark

1. I have the odl macbook, what is different about the new macbook and can you explain?
2. I have posted 2 other questions about other topics and i was wondering if you could check them out and see if you can point me in the right direction.
thanks!

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