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Repo to collect laptop design suggestions and feedback as issues.
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Rounded front edge #160

Open alexispurslane opened 1 year ago

alexispurslane commented 1 year ago

Why/User Benefit/User Problem

I find typing on modern ultrabook style laptops where the front edge is fairly sharp, abrupt, and angled upwards very painful for my wrists or palms because of how the edge digs into them. I've lately been using Thinkpads from the #20 and #70 generations, and their rounded front edges (after you open the lid) are just so much more ergonomic than my Oryx Pro. It's a little thing, but especially as someone who suffers from wrist issues like carpel tunnel, it'd be really appreciated.

Description of the feature

Just make the front edge of the case where you rest your wrists/palms when you're typing on the keyboard nice and rounded and have a slope to it. I know it won't look as good, but I'd seriously appreciate the increase in accessibility (although I dont think I'll be replacing my new Oryx Pro anytime soon).