[Ti] Keyboard/Screen protection on 17"?

[Chris Rock]

I also ordered both the ScreensaverZ cloth in 17" size, though I really 
wish it was about 1 inch wider.. to cover further across the width of 
the 17" PB. I also ordered the 17" sized screen padZ, and the problem 
was that they are WAY WAY WAY too thick, you use them at that thickness 
and you will not be able to close your 17 without busting your hatch, 
yes that is right busting your hatch... I ordered these because I didn't 
like the amount of play in the 17" PB screen when closed. If you have a 
VERY sharp exacto knife, or wanna go ghetto style and use a pair of 
shears ( like i did ) cut them in half , make them half as thick and 
then they are GREAT!, I put 3 of them on my Screen one in the middle and 
one on either outer most corner. and now my PB 17" closes perfectly, the 
play is 90% gone, and my latch works just like normal... so you will 
find with the amount of padZ you will get you could probably have enough 
left over from cutting in half to give 2 or 3 friends their padZ as well...

my $0.02

- Rock

John B. Crane wrote:

> I use RadTech's Laptop ScreensavRz, and the PowerSleeve (as referred 
> to me by another member of this list) when transporting.
> Go to www.radtech.us. Reasonably priced, nice looking... I have mine 
> sitting atop the laptop keyboard all the time. I use an external 
> keyboard, mouse and display, and have BigAl sitting off to the right.
>
> This, I reason, keeps dust and unnecessary wear and tear from the main 
> moving parts of the machine-the keyboard. When I travel, I simply fold 
> down the screen with the ScreensavRz in place and unplug. It's a much 
> more elegant presentation to clients then the thin, dog-eared piece of 
> foam that shipped with the machine ;-).
>
> FWIW, I had the "genius" at the Apple Store tell me that my Lombard's 
> screen was "etched" because of the oils on my fingers coming in 
> contact with the screen when closed, pressing against the keys. I 
> don't know if I buy that... I'm sure that might ad to it, but I 
> believe if the screen comes in contact with _anything_ during closed 
> transport, it'll leave a mark.
>
> Hope this helps-
>
> On Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at 06:32 AM, PowerBook G4 Titanium List wrote:
>
>>> Quick question: Now that I have the new 17", do I still keep the habit
>>> of sliding a sheet of paper between the screen and keyboard?
>>
>
> John B. Crane
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