[jetsnoc]

I've been interested in purchasing a Macbook air for some time. The hard edge of my Macbook Pro is really uncomfortable and it looks like the Air may have this same comfort flaw. Does it?

[ambiate]

Borrow a dremel. Tape down a cloth to cover the keys, ports, fan exhaust, and the monitor. Go along the edge with a grinding tool on low speed. Go along it again with a sanding tool. Finally, buff it. (All cheap parts in the default kit).

Wear a mask.

Also, the amount of grinding necessary to get a smooth edge is not much at all. This is a quick job, and leaves the same grey color.

Finally, there are covers that remove the hard edge.

[nkurz]

Wow, that's tempting! Have you done this? Any downsides to speak of? How deep did you go? This seems like a great mod.

[ambiate]

I followed the steps mentioned at http://dustwell.com/macbook-pro-sharp-edge.html

I basically just gauged it by eye. Light, slow, take your time.

[fendrak]

I don't think it's as bad.

I use a Pro at work, and have used friends' Airs at times. Since the Air is much thinner, I don't recall the hard edge being a problem.

As always, best to just walk into a store and try it out!

[msutherl]

My experience is that the 11" is unusable and the 13" is fine. Definitely something to test in the store!