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    weird stripes around the keyboard and touchpad

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by sujinge9, Jun 8, 2008.

  1. sujinge9

    sujinge9 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey, I've been looking at clevo's a for a while now, and all that needs to happen is for 570tu to come out with 9800gtx and hybrid SLI and I will be a proud owner of a clevo. But as I was looking through some old pics, I saw something I never noticed before... Some weird pattern around the keyboard. To me, it seems really weird and seems to take away from the sleekness... but since I haven't even noticed them till now means that they probably aren't that big of a deal. Any opinions from current owners?

    linky for details on what I'm talking about
    http://www.engadget.com/photos/hands-on-clevos-oem-ready-15-and-17-inch-gaming-rigs/682087/
     
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  2. zfactor

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    its a kind of fake carbon fiber. i didnt think it would look at all god either till i got it. in person it looks MUCH nicer than in the pics
     
    zfactor, Jun 8, 2008
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    You mean the "square" thing design thing? it's normal and it helps so you won't slide your fingers out of the touchpad.
    The quality of the pic is a disaster,it's a phone camera, but you can see the same design, if that's what you are asking about...
     

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    no im positive he means the checkerboard pattern
     
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    Yeah, I'm talking about the checkerboard thing as it just seems kinda out there. The slider thingie is pretty common is laptops now so its not that big of a deal. You said a "fake carbon fiber" design, but does it feel different then the keyboard and stuff?
     
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    It's matte,not shiny and not slippery,and encases the keyboard and touchpad in a nice design.
    I like it personally since it gives the whole upper side of the notebook a classy look.
     
    eleron911, Jun 8, 2008
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    yeah it has a texture to it.. it is really pretty nice.. i thought it would look bad but it doesnt..
     
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  8. sujinge9

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    lol, thanks. I guess I'll take that as a sign of good faith. One nooby question though... what matte. google didn't find much other then film techniques...
     
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    matte = not shiny
     
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    That's why I stressed out that matte=no shiny in my earlier post :D
     
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    I agree that the carbon-fiber styled trim is awesome. You'll love it once you get your notebook!
     
    Thug21, Jun 8, 2008
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    Sometimes I rub it with my finger tips- makes a cool sound.
     
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  13. eleron911

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    Like scratching your fingers? :D
    I do that too :p
     
    eleron911, Jun 8, 2008
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