[cdhostage]

Alright, it's not rust because the outer skin of an aluminum object is already aluminum oxide flush to the aluminum.
All I know is that my palms, sweating from the heat of the laptop, leave substantial white patterns that don't wipe off easily.

I know it's not skin oil - I wash my hands often.

I'd put something on the palmrest excpet I rememberr a warning not to put anything between the screen and the main unit - it might make the computer cycle between sleep and waking, draining the battery absolutely (and maybe making a fire hazard if it's flammable stuff stuffed in betweem the layers.) Has anyone else experienced tthis discoloration of the palmests on the new aliuminum powerbooks?

[Lorinserbenz]

Originally posted by cdhostage:
Alright, it's not rust because the outer skin of an aluminum object is already aluminum oxide flush to the aluminum.
All I know is that my palms, sweating from the heat of the laptop, leave substantial white patterns that don't wipe off easily.

I know it's not skin oil - I wash my hands often.

I'd put something on the palmrest excpet I rememberr a warning not to put anything between the screen and the main unit - it might make the computer cycle between sleep and waking, draining the battery absolutely (and maybe making a fire hazard if it's flammable stuff stuffed in betweem the layers.) Has anyone else experienced tthis discoloration of the palmests on the new aliuminum powerbooks?

Check these out
http://www.klearadvantage.com/
I have used them on my Ti Powerbooks and my Al Powerbooks. They keep the metal from pitting over time from skin oils and sweat

[The Placid Casual]

Cool product, just may buy some, but I had to Lol at the "(Powerbook not included)" comment...!! Priceless.

Peace,

TPC

[Kenstee]

Try this...

http://shop.newcolorshop.com/catalog...roducts_id=157

I use one of these on my 12"PB. It's fantastic. Protects the whole wrist rest area. Adds a great deal of comfort as well while typing. They're not available in the US. But, I have ordered from this place in the past with great service and fast shipping.

[Lorinserbenz]

This company http://www.pawasapo.co.jp/body_ac.html
sells some cool suede palm rest protectors. I used one on 15 Ti and they feel good and protect the palm area very well.

[h00ligan]

Originally posted by Lorinserbenz:
This company http://www.pawasapo.co.jp/body_ac.html
sells some cool suede palm rest protectors. I used one on 15 Ti and they feel good and protect the palm area very well.

ok these look like some dope productas.. where can i see it in english..

i want to order some@!

[icruise]

Originally posted by cdhostage:
Alright, it's not rust because the outer skin of an aluminum object is already aluminum oxide flush to the aluminum.
All I know is that my palms, sweating from the heat of the laptop, leave substantial white patterns that don't wipe off easily.

I know it's not skin oil - I wash my hands often.

I'd put something on the palmrest excpet I rememberr a warning not to put anything between the screen and the main unit - it might make the computer cycle between sleep and waking, draining the battery absolutely (and maybe making a fire hazard if it's flammable stuff stuffed in betweem the layers.) Has anyone else experienced tthis discoloration of the palmests on the new aliuminum powerbooks?

Yeah, it's just sweat/salt from your hands drying on the surface of the palmrest. I use the "wrist rugs" that some other people linked to on my 12" and they work pretty well.