MacBooks sharp edges....

Anything can be done about them?

I can't believe Apple would let a product like this out the door!!! It cuts into my palms, especially when typing with it on my lap.

 

Hmmm, I think its an isolated base of bad Q.C., I'd get it exchanged.

 

Yeah, talk to Apple about it. They should let you exchange it for a new MacBook if they determine that its unusually sharp.

 

Theres always the option of the metal file or sandpaper if they won't let your exchange it......

 

I think they're all like that. I noticed the sharp edges on my Macbook within 30 minutes of using it. You can definitely feel it if you put your palms on the edge at a 45 degree angle and slide your hand down.

 

If I decide to keep this thing, don't think I wouldn't consider it!

We had a lot of problems with the original MacBook we purchased so Apple finally sent us a new one. Both have sharp edges. Even the review of the MacBook at this site mentions the sharp edges.

Apple is not a great as the hold themselves out to be. IMHO, this is a serious flaw.

 

Without trying to sound like a jerk, perhaps adjust your typing position...or get some thin rubber or plastic lining to put around the edge if it's that bad...I think that claiming "Apple is not as great as they hold themselves out to be" because of a slightly sharp plastic edge on your computer (which you picked, perhaps without testing it before buying...) is a pretty arrogant statement. If it were a widespread problem and they received complaints they would surely change the design. If it is literally cutting your palms, it is either ridiculously sharp and defective, or your skin is like tissue paper...

 

I stand by my statement. If you view it as arrogant, so be it.

But it's just as arrogant to make statements based on inaccurate information.

I did NOT buy the MacBook. My son-in-law did for my daughter's business, which has been recently sold. Since I provided the loan for the assets, the MacBook is mine and I'm currently evaluating whether I should keep it or not.

The MacBook reviewer here says, under the heading of “Looks, Build, and Jagged Edges:”

“While we’re on the subject, let’s talk about jagged, sharp, unrounded edges on some notebooks that cut your wrists while you’re typing and slice your palm when using the track pad.”

http://www.notebookreview.com/defau...ok+(Core+2+Duo+1.83+GHz,+512MB+RAM,+60GB+HDD)

The sharp edges are a MAJOR design flaw. Apple should be ashamed.

I was seriously thinking about keeping the MacBook, until I started using the tackpad last night. I will most likely sell it, for this reason, and this reason alone.

 

Well go for it, sell it ... no ones stopping you. Why start a thread about this anyways ... IMHO ... your're being whiney. If you're gonna sell your Apple just for that reason, wow ... you don't deserve to have one in the first place.

My Macbook Pro doesn't cut into my palms whatsoever. My girlfriends Macbook doesn't cut into my palms OR HERS, whatsoever.

Now either man up, stop whining, or build up some calices.

 

Ya, I would second the sandpaper idea., affixed to a wooden block, or something with an inside radius like half inch corner molding. Use a machine grade 600 and wet sand it, light on the water of course with only enough to saturate the paper itself, not the macbook.. I'd also tape and seal off the area's immediately around the edge prior to doing so. It would only take a few passes to remove the sharpness. I wouldn't use a file unless you like grate marks. If you take too much plastic off it will just look dumb so be careful

Or sell it

 

If mine is sharp on Friday I'll just use some sand paper

 

The MacBook is not beyond criticism. The fact is, it has sharp edges. I'm not going to change decades of how I type for a notebook hyped up by its followers.

I'm not whining. I came here and asked for suggestions. Clearly, thus far, no one has any viable suggestions.

I'll sell it and buy a PC.

To the few who offered some legitimate comments, thank you.

 

Grade A rotten fanboyism eggs. "Don't deserve to have one"? Macbooks are a choice, not a privilege. Apple is not infalliable, Macs are computers too, etc. There's a ton of hype surrounding Macs that doesn't work out in practice. Sure, I don't get bluescreens on Apple computers. I get the grey multilanguage screen telling me to restart. That way, I can't plug any useful information into google to start seeing what's wrong. I bricked my Macbook in software such that it wouldn't start and couldn't be fixed from the install disk. I didn't think that was possible. (Linux boot disk dug me out.) < /rant>

The sharp edges thing is a valid complaint. I only notice it on some occasions when I've got the laptop on an unusually high desk and wind up resting my wrists on it. If my hands were larger and my palms were resting there constantly, it could be a deal breaker. All the same, I think there's a lot to like in the hardware and OS, if you could find a way around that sharp edge. Maybe some light filing, like someone said, or a subtle change in hand position would do it.

 

It's true that these macs do vary and perhaps the edge on yours is just sharper than others, some may be duller also. I guess the smaller size makes it much easier to rest your wrists over the edge..especially people with larger hands. If that's the case, then it's probably too small anyways. I hope we helped you some.

Good luck with your new PC. I would suggest looking for an Asus or HP, or if you want a great business class laptop.. IBM lenovo

 

There have been reports of sharp edges for a while so don't feel like you are the only one. I do know many people who don't complain about it though, so perhaps it depends on typing position or something. If really bothers you I would sell it. Sorry you had a bad experience.

Also, everyone please refrain from inflammatory comments.