Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-06 Thread Geoffrey Davis
But treating a computer like a Ferrari rather than an appliance even if well loved is too froo-froo for me. While we're on the topic, in case anyone wins the Lottery, any Lottery http://search.sothebys.com/about/pressrelease/ferrari/index.html gwd -- -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-06 Thread Geoffrey Davis
And I know a guy who made a great career with a Toaster., Of course it was a peripheral in an A2000. -- Adrian Sure it wasn't the CPU in the A2000? I can think of one more toaster success story, but it was just the model for the screensaver graphic...! gwd -- -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Richard Adams
nks a heap! Winfidel From: Geoffrey Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "PowerBooks" To: "PowerBooks" Subject: Re: trackpad glossy Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2005 17:18:31 -0400 >>Light sanding with 600 grit sandpaper? >> >>Tape around the edges to protect the

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Fluxstringer
-- From: Fluxstringer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PowerBooks" Subject: Re: trackpad glossy Date: Sun, Jun 5, 2005, 3:52 PM But treating a computer like a Ferrari rather than an appliance even if well loved is too froo-froo for me. I'll just casually jump i

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Fluxstringer
I laughed, I cried, I sanded my pants... But treating a computer like a Ferrari rather than an appliance even if well loved is too froo-froo for me. I only liken it to a Ferrari in that they are both machines made of a purpose; finely crafted, yes, but designed to do something in a most effi

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Dan Palka
-- >From: Fluxstringer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "PowerBooks" >Subject: Re: trackpad glossy >Date: Sun, Jun 5, 2005, 3:52 PM > > But treating a computer like a Ferrari rather than an appliance even > if well loved is too froo-froo for me. I'll

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Geoffrey Davis
I laughed, I cried, I sanded my pants... But treating a computer like a Ferrari rather than an appliance even if well loved is too froo-froo for me. I only liken it to a Ferrari in that they are both machines made of a purpose; finely crafted, yes, but designed to do something in a most effi

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Fluxstringer
Geoffrey, you dispute my craftsmanship? Or sound judgment? Woodshop? I was referring to the wet or dry paper from the auto parts store. LOL ! And while I would not do it washing keyboards in an electric dishwasher has been recommended on some of the LEM lists.. It is all relative to one's

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Geoffrey Davis
>>Light sanding with 600 grit sandpaper? >> >>Tape around the edges to protect the shell and prevent migration of dust or >>water if wet sanding.. Dear God! Y'know, it occurs to me that "fixes" to many computer problems are not going to be found in the wood shop. Strange as it may seem, notebo

Re: trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Fluxstringer
When a trackpad has looses the usual matt appearance (especially the central area where the finger goes more frequently) and the finger does not move smoothly as usual is there any fix? I have several PowerBooks with trackpads: the central glossy area after a few months of use is normal, but I

trackpad glossy

2005-06-05 Thread Beniamino Cenci Goga
When a trackpad has looses the usual matt appearance (especially the central area where the finger goes more frequently) and the finger does not move smoothly as usual is there any fix? I have several PowerBooks with trackpads: the central glossy area after a few months of use is normal, bu