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I have read some threads were people say that the keyboard can leave marks on the screen and that you should buy one of those microfiber cloths.
Is this true?
Is this true?
The unibody design and the flat keys give a little more clearance, so the issue has been mostly resolved.
I know this is an old thread - but my new mac book air is showing exactly this sort of screen damage caused by the keyboard. I caught it early and it is very minor now, but quite real. I just ordered a thin micro fiber cloth to place over the keyboard when I close the machine. I take very good care of this machine - it is always stored in a sleeve and never squashed in a bag or pack. Not a great design from this perspective imho. Should have a tiny bit more space between the top of the keys and the surface of the keys when closed. Very disappointing.
Not sure how to quantify the amount of weight involved. But I assure you - my use has been gentle. Nothing at all out of the ordinary. I am aware of this sort of thing and I am careful. In my view if damage occurs with the sort of use I have put this computer to then it is a design flaw. Just one man's opinion. I will be using a microfiber cloth from now on and I will be obsessive about making sure no pressure whatsoever is placed on computer when it is closed. This is a very fragile little design on this particular score. Pretty? Yes for sure. Durable? Nope. Don't get me wrong - I love the thing and I would buy another in a heart beat (in fact I bought another for my wife last week).
What it does do with mine, is leave the prints of the finger fat coated keys on the screen.
I always carry it with two hands and it never has anything lying on top but it still happens.
No big deal as it can be easily removed, but still… I wonder if scratching could occur when the MBP is in transfer and under a lot of vibration since the keys do touch the screen.
Nope. Had it for several months.
Do a google search for "macbook air screen fragile". It is indeed a widespread problem...
Maybe your're right. I doubt it based on my own experience.