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    Touchpad cover

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by MuF, May 15, 2010.

  1. MuF

    MuF Notebook Consultant

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    Hello!
    Have you ever used these? Did you buy them? Make them? Any ideas if it is worth buying?

    My hp8510p had great toucpad - matte finish was excelent as my finger didn't "stick" to it, but after 1.5year of usage it is polished, shiny and it sucks. I have matte foil on my phone and I kinda like the feel of it - so I thoght I would fit the foil in the touchpad and it will be done for like $1.

    I just want to know if there are better options available. Any ideas?
     
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  2. TabbedOut

    TabbedOut Notebook Evangelist

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    I've made some out of old screen protectors for a previous PDA that I owned and it worked great. You'll want the type that is anti-reflective as this will be less smooth.

    The company that made the screen protectors was boxwave.
     
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  3. MuF

    MuF Notebook Consultant

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    did your foil "suck" to your touchpad as it adheres to PDA display?
     
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    yup, it adhered without a problem. Prior to applying it I did clean mine with a little simple green to get rid of any oils on the surface.
     
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  5. MuF

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    okay thanks for the info :)
     
    MuF, May 15, 2010
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    skinstyler.com
     
    kosti, May 15, 2010
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