It doesn't look like the InvisibleShield pieces cover the sharp edge.

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Dan Frakes | Senior Editor, Macworld

And I thought I was the only one... But wow, $20? Kinda steep... I guess use Mac users have a big sucker bulls-eye painted on our foreheads when it comes to paying alot for stuff.

Here's what I did: I had a few thin foam pads around that were included as standard accessories for modular office furniture. I took two of these, and placed them adjacent to the edges on my 17" PowerBook. These pads are black, and actually look rather nice on silver. Flat black and silver: not bad.

To improve comfort, the pads don't actually have to cover the edges, but simply provide an elevated surface that allows your arm/hand rest on them so you don't encounter the edge of the Book as much. These pads also help protect the screen from marring when transporting, as they slightly provide a bit of height. But not too much height, as you'll impede lid closure: too high, and you're probably putting greater pressure and wear and tear on the hinge mechanism.

Chris

There's a much simpler (and cheaper) solution to be found on "Jonathan's Coffeeblog" (http://www.doublesquids.net/coffeeblog/archive/freedbac.html). Not bad for less than two bucks. That solution was posted two years ago!

The iLap by RainDesign is also said to be an exellent solution if you want to spend $45. I haven't tried it.

The question is, if Apple's not going to do something about this issue, why doesn't some enterprising third party come up with a cheap, practical solution. From the blog above, with a little creative thinking, it's not that difficult.