So do all MBP's break so easily?

[0roo0roo]

ibm's used to have drain holes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SWi6LlFGjk&feature=related
how many of their machines still carry on this tradition i dunno
but it is common sense engineering.

 

[Kaido]

My buddy spilled like a whole ounce on his keyboard on accident yesterday thing blew up in his face. He has a newer MBP 13", got it towards the end of last year, and basically I turned around and bumped into him spilling a little of his drink on to his laptop and I swear before we could say "fuck" the screen went black and the thing let out a chirp and snorttle then turned off. Turned it on after we were able to dry it out and what not. Looks like it shorted something that has to do with his backlighting not getting power. He's going to take it in tomorrow to see if he can get it fixed, but is this a common thing for MBPs?



Also, I have another question seeing as they use an aluminum case has anyone besides Apple done any testing to see how much shock you have to give one for it to just die? Honestly curious about it.

One of my professors has an iSkin ProTouch keyboard protector on his Macbook:

http://www.iskin.com/protouch_macbook/common_features.html

It's the only keyboard protector I have EVER used that doesn't impede typing. As far as the aluminum case goes, I use Speck exterior cases on my laptops:

http://www.speckproducts.com/macbooks.html

Prevents the outside from getting scratched & dented. If you want to go the extra mile, Marware sells wristpad protectors (includes a screen protector):

http://www.marware.com/products/MacBookPro/Silicone-Protection-Pack

Also makes it nicer to type since the edge of the case isn't cutting into your wrists.