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    Why do a lot of newer laptops have the bent screen hinge?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by allwires, Apr 13, 2010.

  1. allwires

    allwires Newbie

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    I don't know how to exactly explain this, but I'm talking about the screen hinge how it is on apple laptops. The way how when you open the screen it moves back and down.

    Is there any reason for this? Personally, I want the screen to be as close to my face as possible, and it seems like that way it just moves it away. Also if I am on an airplane and don't have much space, moving the screen away from me when it opens gives me even less "desk" space.

    The reason I am asking about this is because I was looking at some of the newer laptops and a lot of them seem to be doing this. My guess is that they are just trying to copy apple and be trendy :mad:
     
    allwires, Apr 13, 2010
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  2. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    Apple wasn't the first to introduce a back hinge. I know what you're talking about though, you want the hinge(s) to be on the body rather than behind it(or on the sides), resulting in the effect you described.

    As for why, it makes a thinner laptop in general in some cases since the hinge is not ON the body.
     
    Melody, Apr 13, 2010
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