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Notebooks - a special report

Notebook design: ten things we hate Camera icon

Sandra Vogel ZDNet.co.uk

Published: 14 Nov 2008 10:14 GMT

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Imagine the scenario. A notebook has been rightly praised for its excellent design, build quality and ergonomics. The look is a major reason you've chosen that system. It arrives and you eagerly unbox it. But on lifting the lid, you're horrified by the sight of garish marketing stickers splattered all over the wrist rest. Try and peel them off, and the pristine finish of your brand-new notebook is instantly scuffed. Notebooks should sell themselves on their design and functionality: they shouldn't be advertising hoardings.

 

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