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    T400 laptop accessories - keyboard covers, protectors etc

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by spellbinderx, May 15, 2009.

  1. spellbinderx

    spellbinderx Notebook Guru

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    i know using the laptop will get oily/shiny over time, especially the keyboard, the top (the matte black cover), and the palmrest area.

    does anyone have recommendations to which protector/cover for these areas work the best and of good quality?

    and what about screen protectors?
     
    spellbinderx, May 15, 2009
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  2. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can wipe off your screen and just be careful with it.

    The keyboard is one of the best parts about a thinkpad, why would you want to ruin the experience with a cover!
     
    jaredy, May 15, 2009
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  3. Economic

    Economic Newbie

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    it's funny when why buy a new laptop we treat it like gold. buy accessories to protect it... then you get the first scratch. Only then can you use it like a normal piece of hardware :)
     
    Economic, May 15, 2009
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  4. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    Eh, my thinkpad has wear.
     
    jaredy, May 15, 2009
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  5. neenee

    neenee Notebook Consultant

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    You could always order a spare keyboard off of ebay, so that you can replace your keyboard when it's too worn for you to enjoy using it ;)
     
    neenee, May 15, 2009
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  6. zillal

    zillal Notebook Consultant

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    Or even whenever your keyboard doesn't look appetizing any longer just treat yourself to a new one ordering it with the FRU part number from Lenovo online spare parts paying with a credit card.

    Works great also in the smaller countries in Europe with overnight shipment from I believe Amsterdam.
     
    zillal, May 15, 2009
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