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    M860TU - You ave to admit that the placement of the mic is a practical joke!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by DRTH_STi, Sep 5, 2008.

  1. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    I mean honestly this is not the most uber smart thing they could have done - or is it?

    So we know how hot the right palmrest gets right? Well has anybody seen the little mike hole hidden right below the "Alt" key on the right palm area? Apparently that little hole is a microphone.

    What were they thinking? "Gee - nobody is going to put their hand down on that palmrest anyway so it's ok to put the mic there."

    I mean honestly guys. That's just plain idiotic.
     
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  2. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    I dont think any sSager people will see this post, should of put it in the saver forum. :p
     
    steveninspokane, Sep 5, 2008
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  3. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    ROFLMAO... I agree.

    But yeah, I think that mics should always be placed either at the top of the screen by the webcam or below the screen (but still on the lid)...

    Just my $0.02. :)
     
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  4. steveninspokane

    steveninspokane John 14:6 - Only ONE Way!

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    Maybe their using as a vent hole for all that heat. :p
     
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  5. DRTH_STi

    DRTH_STi can't.stop.buying.laptops

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    I mean come on - the the palm completely covers it up when you are typing (if you aren't being ergonomical) and even if you are and have your palms elevated it dampens the soundwaves going to the mic because they have to pass near/around your hand!
     
    DRTH_STi, Sep 5, 2008
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