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    Solutions to protect screen from keyboard

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Ripster, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. Ripster

    Ripster Newbie

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    What are ya'll doing to protect your screen from the key board when the laptop is shut. I'm already seeing some lines appearing from where the key board is rubbing the screen. Any solutions?
     
    Ripster, Jun 13, 2011
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  2. Bbishop93

    Bbishop93 Notebook Consultant

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    hmm this shouldnt really happen, i heard this with the m11x, but the m14x has rubber coating around screen to create just enough separation from the keyboard...i think.
     
    Bbishop93, Jun 13, 2011
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  3. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    Try to search on the forums, some users use the Razer Kabuto (mouse pad) as screen protector, other just buy a screen protector.
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 13, 2011
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    takeabyte Notebook Evangelist

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    You're mistaken, people have already reported problems with this.

    The solution is in the forum somewhere, but don't remember where. People were saying they were having a cloth custom made to fit the m14x's dimensions, i'm sure one of the people will answer back :)
     
    takeabyte, Jun 13, 2011
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    macaddict84 Notebook Consultant

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    I just purchased the Shaggymac screen protector for $20. It seems like it will work real nice. You could check that out to.
     
    macaddict84, Jun 13, 2011
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    Aneap Notebook Geek

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    You could get one of those silicon keyboard covers. It'll serve as both a keyboard cover and a screen protector. You can also get a cheap piece of thin lint free cloth and cut it to fir your screen. It's not gonna be the prettiest solution, but if you're on a budget, it works.
     
    Aneap, Jun 13, 2011
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    shaggy mac
     
    CC268, Jun 14, 2011
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    1. If you also want a screen protector, privacy filter, or want to make screen anti-glare (assuming your finish is glossy) -> look at a solution from Photodon, 3M, or Zagg

    2. If you also want a keyboard protector -> look at Protect Computer Products

    3. If you also want a mousepad -> you have a lot of options here, gamers tend to like Razer for example

    4. Any combination of the above.
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 14, 2011
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