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    Weird question for you HP owners

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Peon, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you peel off the piece of transparent plastic that protects the lid of your notebook during shipping? I've seen a lot of people walk around with HP laptops that still have that piece of plastic attached, so I'm just wondering.
     
    Peon, Sep 27, 2009
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  2. Th3_uN1Qu3

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    I kept it on for a while on my DV5, until it peeled off a bit at the edges and started gathering dust. Then i got it off.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Sep 27, 2009
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  3. Kuu

    Kuu That Quiet Person

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    Yes; it comes off eventually anyway, so what's the point in leaving it on?
     
    Kuu, Sep 27, 2009
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  4. Infamous22

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    I like long walks on the beach after sunset.

    I left mine on originally as well.
     
    Infamous22, Sep 27, 2009
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  5. sendmarksmail

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    No point in having it. Too bad Speck doesn't make products for all HP notebooks. Only the dv6000-dv6700 series.
     
    sendmarksmail, Sep 27, 2009
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  6. retrop

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    Took mine off before I even truned it on.
     
    retrop, Sep 27, 2009
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  7. TheBMRR

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    Same here... Mine was on a little crooked anyways :eek:
     
    TheBMRR, Sep 27, 2009
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    My hdx16 didn't have one when it came. Both of them.
     
    optimustarzan, Sep 27, 2009
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  9. sublime313

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    poll: do you wipe your ... oops


    where is the 'who cares?' voting option?
     
    sublime313, Sep 28, 2009
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  10. Imperfect1

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    I've had my dv5t since last December, and yep, I still keep the plastic on the lid -- except when I'm traveling. The plastic has gotten fairly dusty/raggedy looking, but I like that it protects my top from all the knicks and scratches (its going to get eventually anyway) -- but at least, after almost 10 months, it still looks brand new. The plastic doesn't cover all the edges though, so I still have to be somewhat careful.
     
    Imperfect1, Sep 28, 2009
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  11. RW-One

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    Geez, yes I took mine off before even using it.

    If one is that concerned about scratches, then a laptop is not for you...
     
    RW-One, Sep 28, 2009
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  12. Infamous22

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    Some people just consider the laptop a computing machine. Others consider laptops like powerful pieces of art. You admire the portability and the performance and I admire the detail, appeal and overall experience. We try to preserve every aspect lol.

    I don't know lol. I just hate when I get scratches on mine.
     
    Infamous22, Sep 28, 2009
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  13. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    This is strange. Many people said no in the thread, but everyone voted yes.

    So which is it?
     
    Peon, Sep 28, 2009
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  14. Th3_uN1Qu3

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    I don't really agree with that, i'd say, if you're concerned with scratches, a Pocket PC is not for you. :p
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Sep 28, 2009
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  15. flipfire

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    I keep mine on till it peels off on its own. If you ever needed to sell it few months down the track, having it there is a plus for resale
     
    flipfire, Sep 29, 2009
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  16. RW-One

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    Lovely! ...

    Don't get me wrong, I died when I found a scratch on my DV7, near the edge of the LCD cover, but like a new car, once the first one is there ... I do take good care of it, I just don't see if it is a "piece of art" that one leaves the plastic wrap on.

    I got my DV& in part for the bronze, and for the design on it as well. :)
     
    RW-One, Sep 29, 2009
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  17. taj619

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    well i peeled it off abt a month after the purchase an got the cool skin from hp it looks much better now
     
    taj619, Sep 29, 2009
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  18. Imperfect1

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    What 'cool skin' are you referring to? That sounds intriguing. . .
     
    Imperfect1, Sep 30, 2009
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