A Sanded MacBook is a Happy MacBook
I finally got around to sanding the sharp front edge of my MacBook… Honestly, I don’t know what took me so long! Seriously, this is like having a whole new computer. The pain I used to feel when putting my hands down to type, is totally gone. It is really a weird feeling. Also, for some bizarre unknown reason, I used to rub my thumbs against the sharp edge. Maybe I did it because I thought it might actually cause the edge to wear down… Of course, that would have taken years! Now, however, I find that I don’t do this anymore, saving some skin on my thumbs.
I used 400 grit wet/dry 3M sandpaper, and sanded the entire front edge of the MacBook, including the corners, and then about 3cm up each side. I didn’t want to go too far up the sides as I was afraid of getting plastic dust into the slots/holes/etc. In all, it took me about 15 minutes to get the edge to an acceptable comfort level.
Check out the sanding picture to see more clearly what I did.
If you have not sanded the front edge of your MacBook, I strongly suggest you give it some serious consideration!
Never mind that…
Well, if you look at the dates on my blog, you will notice I’ve been a little remiss in my posting. Until tonight, I have not written on this blog since May 2005! Wow, that was over 3 years ago.
So, why am I writing again, and where have I been?
Well, I started writing again because I just couldn’t stand the sharp edge on my new MacBook. So I had to say something about it, so I did. I also have some other things I’ve been wanting to talk about, so stay tuned for more writing from me very soon.
Where have I been?
Well, I have been right here, but I have been very busy. Aside from renovating the condo (which I mentioned in my second post, I have been working on a few websites. One in particular I have been working on a lot: Timefo.
Timefo is a website that allows you to make a timeline of your life, or anything else you want to make a timeline about, very quickly. The end result is a pretty slick timeline, so check it out. I still have a lot to work on, but it is getting there.
Oh, and I also decided to finally do something with a domain name that I have had for 9 years now: sftonight.com. It is not updated all the time, but I thought it would be fun to finally do something with that domain. Bernadette and I have fun with it now and then. We obviously need to put more time into it… Yea, like we really have time for that.
Sand paper required for MacBook
I recently got a new MacBook. At first I was using it alongside of my old iBook and I really hated the keyboard. The lack of contour on the keys was a huge PITA, and the spacing between the keys just seems (or seemed) really off. Basically, I had no feedback from the keyboard and I thought I was going to hate it. However, now that I have been using the MacBook full-time, I can say that I really like the keyboard. I can actually type very quickly with this keyboard, and it feel very comfortable… Well, until my wrists start screaming with pain…
Apple should give you a piece of sand paper when you get a new MacBook. The plastic edge that surrounds the bottom of the case is sharp, and it cuts into my wrists. I love the fact that Apple actually designs its products and they really get form and function correct 99% of the time. However, this is clearly an instance where design took precedence over function, and users are paying the price. I will be getting some sand paper tomorrow. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Apple, please fix this horrible design.
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