MacBook Design (sharp edges)

I have just bought my MacBook. I have be using it for two weeks approximately, but now my wrists are hurting me to much. Apparently my MacBook edges, specially those where my wrists lay down, are very sharp and hurts me. For my comfort I'm actually using a piece of cloth beneath my hands to ease the pain.
I don't know if there is a solution to this problem, beside the cloth and maybe a sandpaper.
Do anyone else have experienced this problem too?

What if I'm actually just resting my palms on it? I do type fairly "properly", e.g. hands raised, wrists not touching anything.
The sharp edges become an issue if I'm I'm just reading a page of text, and occasionally hit the space bar to advance the page. Surely no need for my hands to "hover"...
However, in the few weeks I've had my 'book I've somehow adapted to the edges and they no longer seem to bother me. It's mostly unconscious adjustments to keep the same spots on my palm/wrist from resting in the edges, as well as taking my hands entirely away from the computer.

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OK. Got my macbook pro 15" and it is very nice. Only thing is the edge of the computer is very sharp compared to my older MacBook which had the rubber on the edges. The edges now cut into my palms and arms.
Fortunately, I found something that worked. I wish Apple would consider this problem when they designed the new MacBooks. I shouldn't have to pay for something extra to make the form be functional.
For those who want to know: Found it on an online auction site (we all know which site i'm talking about). Under the title: MacBook Pro 15" sharp edge adhesive strip.
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Found it for cheaper at guardstrip dot com. Could have saved myself a couple of bucks. Guess everyone else who needs it will benefit from the savings but me. Enjoy!

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Does anyone else have problems with this? How do you deal with it?
I just purchased a MacBook, 13" screen, white plastic cover.
The front edge of the computer is very sharp and cuts into my wrists. I have fairly good touch-typing position so my wrists are usually poised above the computer, but they touch down enough to cause a problem.
I'm surprised (and disappointed) that Apple would allow such a non-ergonomic design. I use the computer to take notes on meetings, so this is a serious problem.

Seems like they had a better design in 2007. This one is right out of the box, so it is the current design. What is the angle like on yours - on the edge that faces you when you type, below your wrists?
I may bring it in to the shop where I purchased it and complain, but I doubt it will do any good. I supposed I could return it or upgrade to a Pro, but I'd rather not spend that much.
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There have been numerous complaints about the sharp edges, and the best thing to do is to give feedback to Apple as sig suggests.
There is something known as a computer glove that might help should you need a new Mac before Apple gets around to changing the design.
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=computer+glove&tag=googhydr-20&index=a ps&hvadid=4307637227&ref=pdsl_5zwpyolgute
Office Depot carries these if you want to look at one in person.
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Yesterday afternoon, I went to the Apple Store to try the new Macbook.
The screen is gorgeous, crisp, colorful and clear and a vastly welcomed improvement to the iBook's pale and difficult to read screen. Adjusting brightness levels may help reduce any glare or eyestrain problems.
The keyboard, with its reduced padding, feels like it was designed for stylish looks and not especially for long-term comfort. A workaround might be to reduce typing pressure and also to add an external keyboard for home use.
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Can anyone suggest ways to reduce edge pressure and sharpness and make an otherwise great laptop less ergonomically lethal to my palm and wrist? Thank you.

I understand what you're saying. However, from an ergonomic standpoint, it really is not good for you to rest youre palms on the 'palmrests' at all. The best thing you can do for your wrists and the tendons and musculature of your hands is to have straight, neutral wrists so that your fingers fall down on the keys from your knuckles onward while you type. Also, rather than rest your palms on the palmrest when you use the trackpad, try moving your whole arm from the shoulder. I also suspect that your table is too high since the edge is cutting into your wrists.
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It is a whole new experience for me on this machine. I had used my Powerbook Firewire for a little while while the new one was being repaired and I was going to say that keyboard felt so much more comfortable, responsive but now this one is better so I have no complaint anymore.
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Why is that so. What is the secret to sharp edges all the time.
Thanks for your response.
am

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