Finger prints on outside of display

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milesrbruce · #1 Post by **milesrbruce** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:02 am

I just purchased a brand new t41P. I must say this is the best laptop I have ever owned. Bought Dell for my company for years. This machine is twice the machine I have ever seen from Dell.

Now the only ONE complaint. THE OUTSIDE OF THE DISPLAY. I really do not like the flat black material. It shows EVERYTHING from handprints, etc. This is the ONLY thing I can say bad about this unit.

Here is the question. A friend of mine just received his Dell laptop, 600M and when it arrived, it had a clear sheet of plastic on the outside of the display for protection. You could take it off or leave it on. I wonder if anyone knows of anything on the marlet that can be put on the outside of my T41P that is similar to this, to keep handprints, etc. off the outside of my display?

Aany help would be appreciated.

johnchan · #2 Post by **johnchan** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:25 am

I don't think thinkpads were created with aesthetics in mind. if you think about it, thinkpads do not look good at all, theyve been the same for years, but this allows them to improve on the quality and the functionality of the machines rather than spending resources on how the laptop looks.

#3 Post by **GomJabbar** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:31 am

johnchan wrote:if you think about it, thinkpads do not look good at all.

Them's fight'n words.

LtTPfan · #4 Post by **LtTPfan** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:40 am

I'll ask my grandma where she gets that plastic she puts over all her nice furniture.

davidspalding · #5 Post by **davidspalding** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 3:20 pm

Hrm. You could buy a bunch of PDA screen protectors.... Or find the kind of material that's used for that, and buy a big sheet.

Me, I agree with people who like the "black stealth" look of TPs. Nice change from all the silver, chromium, neon,.... (yawn)

christopher_wolf · #6 Post by **christopher_wolf** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:00 pm

johnchan wrote:I don't think thinkpads were created with aesthetics in mind. if you think about it, thinkpads do not look good at all, theyve been the same for years, but this allows them to improve on the quality and the functionality of the machines rather than spending resources on how the laptop looks.

I would take a Thinkpad with the Black polymer anyday over crappy neon or fake silver plastic I have seen on *so* many laptops. Then, when you give *decent* thought to it, you will find that Thinkpads look much better than just about any laptop out there. There is something to be said for being the same for years; a few high end car makers come to mind (did the 911 change all that much from 5 years ago?) This isn't a thread about how Thinkpads look. The original poster simply asked where one could obtain a protective clear coating for the Thinkpad.

I found this;

http://www.ecplaza.net/tradeleads/selle ... china.html

I can't seem to find anybody who sells the kind of plastic coating; I have a Dell M60 and it still has that protective coating on the back. You could try calling up Dell (*shudder*) and see if you can get them to tell you who supplies those sheets to them.

#7 Post by **Kyocera** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:11 pm

Thinkpads are lean, mean, computin machines...and they look marvelous!!!

johnchan · #8 Post by **johnchan** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:22 pm

let me rephrase: for some people the thinkpads might look a little boring. i personally like the way thinkpads look b/c of the quality. it's the functionality that makes it better than all the rest (that's why i own, or will own one)

brainpicker · #9 Post by **brainpicker** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:54 pm

LtTPfan wrote:I'll ask my grandma where she gets that plastic she puts over all her nice furniture.

Your comment was perfect and had my wife and I laughing so hard the (root) beer came shooting out our noses!

Yak

DIGITALgimpus · #10 Post by **DIGITALgimpus** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:21 pm

LtTPfan wrote:I'll ask my grandma where she gets that plastic she puts over all her nice furniture.

Are you a long lost brother or cousin?

milesrbruce · #11 Post by **milesrbruce** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 12:35 am

you guys have been a great help! Grow up.

IR0NMAN · #12 Post by **IR0NMAN** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 3:23 am

I have to agree to the original poster that the fingerprint are annoying, even if the laptop silhouette looks fabulous. I usually clean the mat cover using a "tissue" that came with my glasses, and it removes most fingerprints, but it's not perfect.

I think the best solution would be to find a good protective liquid/spray in a car shop and use that, given that it is transparent and non-reflective.

LtTPfan · #13 Post by **LtTPfan** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:41 am

Well, I talked to Granny. She suggested PELUCID for your application.

PELUCID™ is one of the most advanced single component clear coats in the world. It's super clear, super glossy, and unbelievably tough!

Spray or brush this non-yellowing single-component clear coat over painted or unpainted fiberglass, wood, and other interior surfaces that need a clear lustrous finish. The tough, yet flexible, coating dries clear as water, with a rock-hard finish that won't crack, chip, or peel.

It's self leveling, which means it won't leave harsh brush marks. It can be recoated in 2 to 3 hours, depending on humidity, and will withstand temperatures up to 400 F. Two coats should always be applied, to achieve maximum beauty and protection.

PELUCID™ has excellent adhesion qualities, and is highly chemical resistant. Check it out yourself!

Having seen the results of the maker's two component clearcoat, Glisten PC, on highly polished aluminum wheels, I can vouch for their claims.

davidspalding · #14 Post by **davidspalding** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 1:32 pm

christopher_wolf wrote:... I found this;

http://www.ecplaza.net/tradeleads/selle ... china.html

I can't seem to find anybody who sells the kind of plastic coating; I have a Dell M60 and it still has that protective coating on the back. You could try calling up Dell (*shudder*) and see if you can get them to tell you who supplies those sheets to them.

I Googled and found something a little closer to home (if your home happens to be in North America)

http://www.epinions.com/content_1950392452

[edit] Something I'd forgotten, until readin the IBM ergonomic book ... the non-slip cover finish, and the "ribbed" battery, are intentionally designed to to make the T4x easier to grip, and less likely to be dropped. So ... it's a feature.

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