Caution: Soft Finish on T60 15"

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Caution: Soft Finish on T60 15"

#1 Post by archer6 » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:57 pm

I was carrying my T60 from one room to the other, (with the cover closed) and just brushed the door of the room I was entering and it scraped the paint off the corner of the display cover. The door was smooth, not rough or textured. I was being careful, got distracted turned around and "BARELY" bumped it... :shock: Upon further scrutiny, I noticed the finish wearing away from the far right corner and "I know" that was not bumped or scraped. So that is merely from being inserted in and removed from the case.

I report this so that others will be aware. After many, many T series ThinkPads, I have not had one with a finish this soft. Not one of my other machines has this kind of damage. This is very dissapointing.

Oh well... it is what it is.... :? It's at times like this that I regret being such a bloody perfectionist (sic).
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#2 Post by K. Eng » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:59 pm

I wouldn't worry about this too much. The soft finish eventually wears off on the corners, but the material itself won't develop holes unless you scrape it off with a metal instrument.
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#3 Post by archer6 » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:20 pm

K. Eng wrote:I wouldn't worry about this too much. The soft finish eventually wears off on the corners, but the material itself won't develop holes unless you scrape it off with a metal instrument.
Yes I did notice that since it's CFRP, at least it doesn't show very much and the "average person would hardly notice".... :lol:

Thanks for your response.

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#4 Post by christopher_wolf » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:27 pm

Yup, same here; the finish wears off a little at the points where it gets stressed and sheared the most, namely the corners.
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#5 Post by archer6 » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:32 pm

christopher_wolf wrote:Yup, same here; the finish wears off a little at the points where it gets stressed and sheared the most, namely the corners.
Keep those cards and letters coming folks... I'm feeling better already. :D :D :D

I still stand by my position... ThinkPads are the finest! I am truly enjoying the new 60 series.

Thanks christopher

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#6 Post by rockefella » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:44 pm

Archer,

If it makes you feel any better, I got these large silver corners peeking through the black coating on the corners of my T42. I like to think of them as the "tattoos" beneath my Thinkpad's Armani suit.
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#7 Post by archer6 » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:00 pm

rockefella wrote:Archer,

If it makes you feel any better, I got these large silver corners peeking through the black coating on the corners of my T42. I like to think of them as the "tattoos" beneath my Thinkpad's Armani suit.
You really made me laugh with your comments here. A terrific analogy!
Thanks rockefella, for the humor... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#8 Post by christopher_wolf » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:23 pm

rockefella wrote:Archer,

If it makes you feel any better, I got these large silver corners peeking through the black coating on the corners of my T42. I like to think of them as the "tattoos" beneath my Thinkpad's Armani suit.
Silver? It should be black underneath. :lol: :D
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#9 Post by ramian » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:44 pm

I'm thinking this soft finish is only on the newer Thinkpads. I don't see this problem on my T30.
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#10 Post by foodle » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:55 pm

Happened to my T41p and a lot of the other T4x series that I've seen around campus.

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#11 Post by christopher_wolf » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:57 pm

ramian wrote:I'm thinking this soft finish is only on the newer Thinkpads. I don't see this problem on my T30.
It will happen, sooner or much later, if it is handled enough; regardless of the precautions taken...
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#12 Post by Army Chief » Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:35 am

archer6 wrote: Keep those cards and letters coming folks... I'm feeling better already. :D :D :D
Dude, I almost had coffee coming out of my nose when I read this.

Taking into account that the average ThinkPad owner isn't really all that average, it's perfectly understandable that one might be fairly particular about his machine. This kind of silly case damage is all to be expected, but not yet, not this easily, and not to you. This is supposed to happen to somebody else. Obviously, these things can and do happen, but I can definitely relate to how you're feeling. Anyway, here's my contribution ...

[flowery cover here]

Dear Archer,

Thinking of you and your ThinkPad during this difficult time.

Warmly,
The Chief Family


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#13 Post by archer6 » Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:02 am

foodle wrote:Happened to my T41p and a lot of the other T4x series that I've seen around campus.

Just wear those "battle" scars with pride!
Thanks foodle, I like that mind set... 8)
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archer6 wrote: Keep those cards and letters coming folks... I'm feeling better already. :D :D :D
Dude, I almost had coffee coming out of my nose when I read this.

Dear Archer,
Thinking of you and your ThinkPad during this difficult time.
Warmly,
The Chief Family


Army Chief,

Dude, your "card" was a terrific spoof...and best of all, some more laughs which certainly help put things into perspective.... :D
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#14 Post by kaotic504 » Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:00 pm

i noticed the same issue on mine a few weeks after i got it. my T22 i think was more wear resistant. oh well, like everyone said, it was going to happen anyway, so oh well.
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