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    W3N paint quality + display

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by rjtd, Sep 14, 2005.

  1. rjtd

    rjtd Notebook Consultant

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    Greets.
    I'm getting a little bit scared about ppl saying they are loosing the paint on some areas of the laptop.
    What are the areas were this happen? Is it bad? What should I do to prevent this?
    And , how (the hell) can I clean this brite screens?
    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Remember, the laptop is a tool, and like a car, we can't prevent scratches and wear.

    The side power button has been said to have their paint scratched off, but it looks like it wavries, there are only a few claims of all the units sold. Not much to prevent wear, we just gotta live with it!

    To clean the screen, either buy a microfibre clothe or use a lightly damp clothe.
     
  3. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree with coriolis... sometimes, you just can't prevent wear on a laptop. Over time, most/all laptops will show wear...either on the keyboard, wrist rests, or screen hinges.
    Clean the screen with a damp cloth... and to prevent other wear, I can't recommend anything else except to be careful :p

    :asus:
     
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    775 Notebook Geek

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    does being in a humid locale add to the wear and tear quicker to the power button paint and anything else?
     
  5. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well, humidity is just air moisture... and water, technically, should not wear off the paint on these machines. So I wouldn't be too worried if I was in a humid environment.

    HOWEVER, humid weather does cause you to sweat... and if your sweat is acidic (7% of the human population has acidic sweat), then that may cause wear on the power button.

    So the short answer to your question: NO... but maybe. :p