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    need a sort of film for laptop's touchpad

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by kevinf, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. kevinf

    kevinf Notebook Evangelist

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    i don't really know how to ask this but on my dv4t the touchpad is glossy and soemtimes is not easy to glide my finger over. is there anything that i can mask over the touch pad to have a more matte texture on the touchpad?
     
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    Hmmm, have you considered using a screen protector? Like the kind you would use to protect the LCD screen on a digital camera?

    The only other thing I can think of is...scotch tape maybe... :confused: :D
     
    Crimson Roses, Sep 8, 2008
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    Perhaps a screen protector, for say, a PSP. They're fairly cheap, and should be able to trim it to fit. Just my .02
     
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  4. kevinf

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    but aren't those screen protectors also glossy unless if there are matte ones that you can link me with
     
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    Umm, maybe you could just tape a piece of wax paper over your touchpad? Just a thought...
     
    Crimson Roses, Sep 9, 2008
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    Try ordering something from those invisible skins for ipod and iphones and such. I have one of those 3M skins on my ipod touch, and it increases the friction considerably. I love it.
     
    Teriyaki, Sep 9, 2008
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