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    Alienware Laptop edges are too sharp and pointy for the palm area?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by nayilalien, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. nayilalien

    nayilalien Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know why but my palm hurts everytime I use the laptop keyboard for gaming.

    The area right above the speaker feels a bit too sharp for the edge of the palm to rest on.

    Anyone else with me on this?

    :confused:
     
    nayilalien, Feb 22, 2012
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  2. YodaGoneMad

    YodaGoneMad Notebook Deity

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    Why is your palm resting there? The area in front of the touch pad has a nice soft edge, and the keyboard is so far forward I don't see why your palm is resting on the sharp edges.

    I guess I just don't have this issue.
     
    YodaGoneMad, Feb 22, 2012
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  3. nayilalien

    nayilalien Notebook Evangelist

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    it's actually the wrist area...

    i'm thinking if my positioning is wrong here....
     
    nayilalien, Feb 22, 2012
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    Using the touchpad is such a great experience... so soft and smooth, it doesn't get any better. I can just about understand what you mean about the keyboard, using WASD I assume?

    I just use an Xbox 360 controller. :)
     
    GeoCake, Feb 22, 2012
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  5. nayilalien

    nayilalien Notebook Evangelist

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    You hit the nail on the head!
     
    nayilalien, Feb 22, 2012
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    kakureru Notebook Geek

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    the front of it is like a guillotine and took a piece of the top of my foot when it slipped out of my hand a mere 5 inches over my foot.


    But i would have a cool factor like this than have it nurfed by dell :p
     
    kakureru, Feb 22, 2012
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  7. kenny27

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    I know what you mean about the sharp edges it can get a bit uncomfortable after a while, I found if you prop the back up about 15mm you get a much more ergonomic angle...... hope that helps you
     
    kenny27, Feb 23, 2012
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