I love my new MacBook (with the aluminum unibody), but the edge where your hands rest is so sharp it digs into my palm whenever I’m using the trackpad. Is there anything I can do about that?
Suffer! Come on, do you really love your MacBook, enough to bleed for it? Don’t make us question your dedication to the cause.
OK, OK, we’re totally kidding. You shouldn’t have to choose between Mac love and mangled hands. And we can think of a few things you should try.
First, elevate the back of your ‘Book a little bit, which will tilt the keyboard and trackpad toward you and alleviate the pressure on your palm and/or wrist. You could use a stand or just prop up the back (by the hinge) with your MacBook’s power brick. We like the Bluelounge Cool Feet ($12.95, bluelounge.com), which work whether you’re using the machine on your lap or on a table.
The portable, affordable Cool Feet can tilt the keyboard and trackpad toward you at a more comfortable angle.
Marware’s Protection Pack Silicone for Aluminum Unibody ($24.99, www.marware.com) includes silicone palm rests for either side of the trackpad, but they don’t wrap around the edge since that could prevent your Mac from closing properly. Be sure to use good typing posture, not wresting your wrists on anything, of course. But if you’re still having trouble using the trackpad, hmm…maybe a boss pair of terrycloth sweatbands.
CreativeGuy
July 25, 2011 at 10:15pm
Found an easy solution to the sharp edge. It is selling on ebay. Simple to apply and looks good too. On ebay, search for: MacBook Pro 15" sharp edge adhesive strip.
It's a rounded black rubber strip with adhesive backing that you can stick on the edge of the your Macbook sharp edges. Works perfectly and it can be taken off if you want to sell your laptop or keep it on for future users. Doesn't interfere with the closing and opening of the laptop either.
Hope this helps.
hhh2010
December 09, 2009 at 3:55pm
I have bought a mCover® hard case for my MacBook at www.ipearl-inc.com. The mCover® case has built-in foldable feet, which solves this sharp edge problem better than Bluelounge Cool Feet and makes the typing more comfortable. Never to say that it also provides the protection we need against the scratches and accidental drops.
Here is a picture from their website:
