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    Any problems with the gloss finish of hp cover?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by josephcherng, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. josephcherng

    josephcherng Notebook Enthusiast

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    just wondering whether prolongued use will rub out the gloss and affect the imprint underneath it - especially the palm rest and the touchpad.
     
    josephcherng, Jan 16, 2008
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    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    it wont rub it out but it catches a lot of fingerprints which can be a pain to clean
     
    sly, Jan 16, 2008
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  3. josephcherng

    josephcherng Notebook Enthusiast

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    well hp does include a cleaning cloth that works quite well for the screen and the cover.
     
    josephcherng, Jan 16, 2008
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  4. dinapoli

    dinapoli Notebook Consultant

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    the palm rest is fine as long as you clean it and keep it clean from oils
     
    dinapoli, Jan 16, 2008
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  5. plattnnum

    plattnnum Notebook Evangelist

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    no complaints
     
    plattnnum, Jan 16, 2008
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  6. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The finish itself is pretty solid. I have had mine for 1.5yrs and have only one scratch on the lid and the palm rests are as good as new. So, definately no complaints about the durability of the finish.
     
    miner, Jan 16, 2008
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    In my opinion the top of my laptop is almost like a new black shiny paint job. It looks really nice when clean but it gets dirty pretty easily. I bought these 3 dollar wipes from walmart. They're great. I use them for every part of the laptop, it's best used when theres a lot of smudges on screen and on exterior.
     
    mntrryrodriguez, Jan 17, 2008
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  8. times

    times Notebook Evangelist

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    i have no probs with the gloss but i notice awhile back that my space bar is rubbed glossy in one area. i think i was playn halo then lol.it kinda sucks tho cause i dont like it with that one rubbed glossy bit.i was thinkn of calling up and sending it in to get a replacement,but i guess ill just stick with it.
     
    times, Jan 17, 2008
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  9. PhilJ

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    Replacement? for normal wear and tear? You would be hard pressed to find a laptop where the keys didnt wear smooth over time. I doubt HP would see this as a defect.
     
    PhilJ, Jan 17, 2008
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