why in the world do notebook manufactures think they have to make a bevel in the front of a notebook

what makes notebook manufactures think the fronts of the notebooks have to be beveled in the front ? why can't they just make a plain and simple flat face like the macbook pro what's with them ! what's their purpose of putting it on an angle ? what benefit does it serve to anyone ? to me I like having a flat front because I use a mobile stand with wheels that if you put an angled front face notebook on it it just doesn't have any means of stability and it'll slide off, does anyone else agree with this ?

it just pisses me off having to also look for notebooks with flat face surfaces to meet my needs besides other things to watch out for

 

I'm not sure what you mean... My previous Portege M700 was pretty flat as is my current Latitude E6500. In any case I don't see how placing them on a mobile stand would make them any more unstable. Can you provide a picture of what you are talking about?

 

the flat sharp edge can dig into your wrists. The beveled edge IMHO makes it more comfortable to use over long periods of time.

 

I agree with this. Even for short periods of usage it feels better. Macbooks are painful to use (for me). It really depends on the person using it and where they keep their hands.

 

it costs more to do the full glass screen edge to edge design...simple as that.

 

I apologize ! I didn't mean bevel of the top of the notebook if that's what you thought I meant, What I mean to say is the angle of the notebooks front end and how they have to make them ANGLE downward towards the bottom of the notebook, I shouldn't have to provide a picture to what I'm talking about if you own a mobile stand with TILT position on it then with a angle notebook and these tilt notebook stands that have a stop (bar) so the notebook doesn't slide off then you'll know what I mean, if not then you'll never no then.

But with the NO bevel on the top of the Open Macbook pro notebook "you are correct" it does dig in to your palms as you type

 

i agree.
there was a thread just like this in the what notebook should i buy forum.
i actually dont think there is too much to the idea that the edge hurts your wrist. i dont find that my arms are at that angle at all... maybe its just because im taller.
i think part of it is the cooling system. they put it at the back and that makes it thicker, at least if your trying to make it thin, so they make up for it in the front.
ive noticed some designs changing in this regard. like the sony z... at least it seems like it.
i think laptops will get thinner in general and the space in front will become more valuable, so theyll level out more.

 

I'm also into the angular thingy aesthetics design, that is why I love my EU HTC Hero phone, and my 13" mackbook pro, I just love the retro 80s sharp angles.

Or did I not understand what you meant?

EDIT: Just post a pic of what you mean lol.

 

I'm more confused as to why they don't bevel the entire edge of a notebook and have the LCD curve around that, it would make it near seamless when closed.

 

Exactly. Like asus's seashell design, but slightly modified. Personally I like the bevel on the wrist rests... it was a deciding factor in buying my Sony. But as for the bottom being beveled, like the MacBook Air.. I'm still indeterminate. My absolute favorite bevel design was the original iBook in graphite of course

 

dbl post srry

 

That's a good point maybe some of these company's need better engineers especially HP and I don't care if there the number one manufacturer in the world or not I just can't stand there designs in notebooks or the feel of there mouse pads, I think if more company's were like sony and apple in cosmetics wise they would do better that said I'm not crazy about either one of them and I owned both and have my reasons why on them.

 

I agree. HP has some HORRID chrome touchpads. *barf*

 

WHile Im not totally against the styling of apple and sony, they sacrific thermal budgets and power for styling. Both brands are known for running hot, and whats the use of a laptop that runs hot but still looks "stylish". While I can respect your opinion not everyone enjoys the feel and styling of those brands and the differences in the market create diversity. If everyone preferred sony or apple styling/feel then they would be the only companies selling machines.

 

If Apple would get their act together and get the frick away from those hot, 65nm, G96 core, Nvidia parts, I believe they'd be a LOT better heat wise. Now I personally have never had a hot running Sony, although I've heard some sad stories about some Z's (and I've never owned a Z). My current CW runs 28c idle 55-60c stressed, but my uMBP runs around 100c when stressed. But the whole beveled thing is these manu's attempts at trying to create a thin & light. If they were smart, they'd look at the new Viliv S10 Blade.

 

My wifes C2D macbook without an nvidia GPU runs so hot she has to use a pad.

 

I've used one that hits 90 Celsius or more when the cpu is stressed. The build quality feels nice, but I can't hold it for very long.

 

While I sorta agree being as though its a plastic laptop, but this is her 3rd macbook (due to crashes) and all 3 have cracked some way. But then again she is a teacher and kinda hard on her laptop.

 

If she likes the macs, go aluminum. They get VERY hot, but don't have any reported problems with the casing. My uMBP gets to a very reliable 96c when stressed though.

 

Lol at the reliable. But she got this issued through work (she is a 3rd grade teacher) so she doesn't have a choice. Besides she wants to come back to PCs and yes that was on her own accord and nothing to do with my issues with apple.

 

aesthetics, comfort, aerodynamics

 

+1

Dell Adamo got it right imo with Design. however, the laptop should have been thicker 1" with ports on left and right with a regular processor . That'd have been a great competitor to MBP in design. too bad Dell is dumb to realize this.

Alienwares are neat imo.. love the angles

 

The bevel on the bottom is for structural support, its stronger than the sharp edge. They can use cheaper plastics if they go with the bevel.

 

I agree with you there. I havent had a sony which has overheated or ran hot yet. My old vaio NR ran slightly warm but that was due to the crappy 8400m gt and even then with the gpu idling at 60 degrees the cpu managed to get temps below 30C. My new CW2 is great cooling wise and the gpu is yet to go over 70C gaming. Anyway im going a bit off topic.

Why not get a stand with a higher lip for the notebook to lean on so that the front can lean on it.

 

My Vaio FZ is not bevelled in the front.

 

Anything that runs 96C ... would worry me.

 

Those types of temps are why I no longer own or want to own the hp tx2510us. That thing got to 90c+ doing normal light tasks. A buddy who got his a few months after I got mine is now trying to get it repaired due to the motherboard frying.