Casing is prone to fingerprints

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Ruud Erwig
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Casing is prone to fingerprints

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Hi, since last Saturday I'm the happy owner of a new DM15L.
It was even updated to the latest firmware: nice service touch.
I like the the calculator a lot: solid feeling and good keys.

It is quite possible that my machine is coming from a new batch as the keyplate is printed using shining gold letters: readability is very good (sharp and crisp) and it definitely provides additional "style".

There is 1 point to note however: I found that the casing bottom is very prone to fingerprints and some were there already on arrival. The bottom casing seems to be coated in some yellowish powder which rubs off easily, but leaves dull spots when touched. So after 2 days of using smudges are very visible on all the edges. It bothers me not too much as my machine *is* meant to be used, but I can imagine that collectors who want to have their machines in a pristine condition as possible might find this annoying. Just my 2cts...

All in all I'm happy and impressed. This will keep me occupied while waiting for the DM42 :D
Michael
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Re: Casing is prone to fingerprints

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The Titanium surface is sandblasted and anodized and it is indeed prone to fingerprints.
Oil and grease change the color of Titanium.
There are two options for an even surface, either make the complete surface greasy or clean it with soup.
Ruud Erwig
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Re: Casing is prone to fingerprints

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Michael wrote:
Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:41 am
[...]or clean it with soup.
I assume "soap" is meant? :lol:
Michael
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Re: Casing is prone to fingerprints

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:lol: ...of course I meant soap, but you could try with soup too ...
toml_12953
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Re: Casing is prone to fingerprints

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Michael wrote:
Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:56 am
:lol: ...of course I meant soap, but you could try with soup too ...
I tried that but the noodles keep getting caught in the cracks. :lol:
Tom L

Some people call me inept but I'm as ept as anybody!
DM10L SN: 059/100
DM41X SN: 00023 (Beta)
DM41X SN: 00506 (Shipping)
DM42 SN: 00025 (Beta)
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waspentalive
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Re: Casing is prone to fingerprints

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toml_12953 wrote:
Mon Aug 21, 2017 3:02 pm
Michael wrote:
Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:56 am
:lol: ...of course I meant soap, but you could try with soup too ...
I tried that but the noodles keep getting caught in the cracks. :lol:
Try a nice Clam Chowder instead - no noodles : ^ )
Happy DM41L user. Missing my HP75 and my original HP41C.
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