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    How to prevent faded keys?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by BryanL, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. BryanL

    BryanL Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any special coating or anyhthing that can prevent faded keys on the Asus keyboards? I am noticing a faded area on my spacebar, shift, enter and on some of my popular keys. It looks ugly :( Is there anyway to touch it up?
     
    BryanL, Apr 9, 2008
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, unfortunately. It's something that happens the more you use it due to the oils on your skin which is transferred to the keys and slowly disintegrate the matte layer. In result, it turns glossy.
     
    coriolis, Apr 9, 2008
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  3. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    Silicon Keyboard covers? Never liked the feeling of them, but if you think it's worth it.

    [​IMG]
     
    D3X, Apr 9, 2008
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  4. kvehh

    kvehh Notebook Consultant

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    wash your hand before use your laptop, keep your hand dry. dont over used typing or gaming.
     
    kvehh, Apr 9, 2008
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  5. okitsmedan

    okitsmedan Notebook Guru

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    wear gloves? :)
     
    okitsmedan, Apr 9, 2008
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  6. robohgedhang

    robohgedhang Notebook Evangelist

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    I use silicon keyboard protector from www.kbprotector.com. My W3J is around 1.5 years old but the keyboard still looks like new.
     
    robohgedhang, Apr 10, 2008
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  7. kvehh

    kvehh Notebook Consultant

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    but when u ar typing it feel weird doesnt it?
     
    kvehh, Apr 10, 2008
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  8. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    Got any pictures of this on your W3J? I might be interested in this if it's not too bothersome and looks decent.
     
    D3X, Apr 10, 2008
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  9. robohgedhang

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    No, actually after a while it feels more comfortable to my fingers because the silicon is soft. I'm a touch typist FYI.

    I don't have a digital camera with me now but you can see here. IMHO it's not bothersome at all and it looks decent, no problem with me.
     
    robohgedhang, Apr 10, 2008
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