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    Laptop glossy lids - why?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cy007, May 1, 2008.

  1. cy007

    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Seriously speaking, I don't see the point. Yes it's appealing to one who sees the laptop at the store, but after a while, it becomes a hassle. As if worrying about scratching CDs and DVDs weren't bad enough, now I'd have to be excessively careful about my laptop to avoid scratches and keep it in best shape. Having owned an LG P300 for around two weeks now, the lid's nothing but a scratched up canvass. Well, I should possibly stop ranting about now, but you see my point?
     
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  2. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    I see your point and all about fads and trends.
     
    powerpack, May 1, 2008
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  3. bubbatex

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    Have you seen the new Toshiba's - the WHOLE darn thing is glossy! Ugh!

    I agree - not sure why this "fad" is happening. Consumer driven for sure...
     
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  4. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Dells are not glossy =/ nut true that glossy lids are a pain in the arse. My ifl90 is smudged and look like it has been dragged on the ground... People like shiny stuff I guess...
     
    Ayle, May 1, 2008
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  5. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Maybe you can get an invisible shield or skin
     
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  6. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    My HP has a glossy lid, but I've had it for 8 months now without any scratches to speak of. I imagine that the smoother surface is more scratch-resistant.
     
    Bog, May 1, 2008
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  7. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    U can always sand it uself LOL
     
    tianxia, May 1, 2008
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  8. ephatcher

    ephatcher Notebook Enthusiast

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    that's because hp uses a special way to make their covers. it's good quality.
     
    ephatcher, May 1, 2008
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  9. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    my gateway 6860 is glossy and i haven't gotten any scratches on it.it probably depends on how you take care of it.what could you be doing to get it all scratched up?and you could always buy stuff that gets rid of scratches.
     
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  10. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    ^^ You're right, chances are competitors are trying to imitate it to impress consumers.
     
    Bog, May 1, 2008
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  11. rsly33

    rsly33 Notebook Consultant

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    If you have scratches that are really bothering you then use a plastic polish or a very light paint polish. You could even wax it, but you might not like handling the surface because it will become more slick
     
    rsly33, May 1, 2008
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  12. Lazy

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    I dont mind if its shiny , i just hate seeing my finger prints on it
     
    Lazy, May 1, 2008
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  13. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    People, like certain birds and animals, are attracted to shiny things. Simple as that. :D
     
    dmacfour, May 1, 2008
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  14. Batman_360

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    My ASUS got its first scratches after 4 months of use just recently. I didn't know that putting lined paper on top of the computer would scratch it, but apparently the two materials just don't work well together. However, I have a solution for you all:

    If you take a few sheets of lined paper stacked, put them on your laptop lid, apply a bit of pressure, then run them lengthwise and widthwise, you get quite a nice cross-hatching pattern of "scratches" that actually becomes more of a statement. Once they're on there, you never see any more new scratches, which is the real reason to do so in the first place.
     
    Batman_360, May 1, 2008
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