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Offline MarceloR

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« on: Tue, 24 November 2009, 19:30:09 »
Just saw this at Instructables which may be of interest to some of you:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Keyboard-Dust-Cover/

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« Reply #1 on: Tue, 24 November 2009, 19:39:32 »
If I was interested in keeping my computers clean, that's definitely the way I'd go!
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« Reply #2 on: Tue, 24 November 2009, 19:47:56 »
my custom sized cardboard box one is better

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 24 November 2009, 20:13:11 »
My keboards are perfectly protected out in the open, but I think I might use this design to protect my keyboards.  Most of my keyboards are just crappy rubber domes anyways.
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« Reply #4 on: Wed, 25 November 2009, 01:28:27 »
seems like waste of time if the same effect can be achieved simply be draping a piece of paper/card/plastic/fabric over the kb. Plus, that ain't gonan be much good when you tip your cup of coffee all over it.
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« Reply #5 on: Wed, 25 November 2009, 04:23:48 »
If you made a lightweight frame with cling film over it, you could use it as a protector and still type through it.

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« Reply #6 on: Wed, 25 November 2009, 12:58:39 »
Quote from: Rajagra;136142
If you made a lightweight frame with cling film over it, you could use it as a protector and still type through it.

yeah but it feels like crap.  as if it isnt already obvious, ive used one with such a setup.  turns out a lot of people think literally wrapping your laptop with the stuff is a good way to keep sand, food, drinks from damaging it.

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« Reply #7 on: Wed, 25 November 2009, 14:08:16 »
I might try some Saran wrap.
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