German users claim MacBook Air can cut through bread, flesh

Now, we know that the MacBook Air is one thin laptop, but some Apple forum members in Germany are claiming that the edge of the laptop is not only sharp -- but downright dangerous. According to "Apple Talk" reader Bajuware, his MBA went kill-crazy all over his elbow while he was cold-chillin' on his couch. The details are a little hard to suss out due to the language barrier (and machine translation), but it would appear the Air's bottom edge made nasty work of the human flesh like someone had insulted its mother. Another MBA owner claims his computer is sharp enough to slice bread, though we assume it's not used for buttering. Honestly, we're not sure what kind of danger an innocent MacBook Air could really pose besides causing you to throw out your back constantly plugging in the AC to charge that not-quite-as-advertised battery.

[omf @ May 27th 2008 8:42AM]

Now that's thin! Take that, Lenovo X300!! Can't wait to see the new MBA ads...

[Isaac @ May 27th 2008 8:54AM]

Uh, for the picture can we not have a big cut?
It's 8:54 in the morning and I don't really feel like having a fresh cut to look at when I click engadget.

[tom @ May 27th 2008 9:17AM]

when will Jobs start to sell cookware like Ron Ponpeil? "set it and forget it"

[thef1re @ May 27th 2008 9:24AM]

@Isaac:

HTFU !

[Flashpoint @ May 27th 2008 10:13AM]

I can see it now.

Jihadists hijacking airplanes armed with nothing more than MacBook Airs.

-slitting throats and cutting heads off.

[roach @ May 27th 2008 12:22PM]

Thin but still fat like a cleaver knife.

[Qugeist @ May 27th 2008 2:09PM]

@Flashpoint:

I remember a while back, didn't the airport security have some problems with the MBA's laptop screening procedure (regarding the SSD), and further back there was a ban of Apple/Dell laptops (exploding batteries)? Oh well, laptop these days, says me who is typing this on a macbook.

[phanbouy @ May 27th 2008 2:22PM]

flashpoint,

you really do say some of the dumbest things ever on this site

[vdogg89 @ May 27th 2008 4:57PM]

the iPod classics have a sharp edge as well. Ive papercut myself a few times on it

[bootareen @ May 27th 2008 6:54PM]

@Flashpoint:

but the TSA won't allow them on airplanes :P

[Trust Shakespeare @ May 27th 2008 8:44AM]

I have a No.2 pencil that can poke eyes out.

I use it to write on paper that...well...you know...regularly gives amazingly painful paper cuts.

Who do I sue?

[omf @ May 27th 2008 8:45AM]

I believe that's Dixon / Ticonderoga, and I want in on that action.

[Shinigami @ May 27th 2008 9:26AM]

Paper maker, for not warning you its dangerous for your life :)

[0megapart!cle @ May 27th 2008 10:14AM]

You are such a fucking idiot! I doubt that this story is legit, but if it is, then Apple definitely has a problem on it's hands. There is absolutely no need for the computer to have a sharp edge, and it is definitely something they should be sued for.

[JJV @ May 27th 2008 11:09AM]

Wow lots of people obviously aren't picking up on the blatant sarcasm here >.

[Andy TGD @ May 27th 2008 11:30AM]

0megapart!cle, it is completely unnecessary to either use profanity or flame someone for having a perfectly acceptable opinion. Grow up for goodness sake.

[rai @ May 27th 2008 12:28PM]

Swearing on the internet to someone you don't even know is rude.

Swearing on someone stating something that you failed to comprehend is called stupidity.

Reading comprehension needs to be at high school level before using F-bombs on people... at least then you'll understand what you said was totally uncalled for, and in short, makes you look like a troll.

Trolls belong under a bridge, not on Engadget.

[brad @ May 27th 2008 8:44AM]

maybe instead of cutting bread that person should go outside and get their freakishly white hands some sun

[SurKaz @ May 27th 2008 8:56AM]

It could be the sunlight comign that makes it seem like that.

But still. I initially thought the dude was wearing a glove.

[rock99rock @ May 27th 2008 2:12PM]

Why hate? Casper never made fun of your hands.

:)

[vdogg89 @ May 27th 2008 4:58PM]

lol i thought it was white gloves untill i saw your post

[Sebastian @ May 27th 2008 8:44AM]

The autor of the linked page says that he was not able to cut his bread with the MBA.

[bondsbw @ May 27th 2008 8:59AM]

Yeah... I don't have one, but the MBA at our Apple store doesn't seem sharp at all.

I have a late-2006 MacBook that has a sharp 90 degree edge... I don't like that very much... but it never actually cut me.

[PrimoLevinas @ May 27th 2008 11:40AM]

Please, Engadget - do not again post posts you don´t understand. As a german native speaker i can translate for you some sentences in which he abstracted his post:
1. It was a MacBook with which he had this accident, not a MBA
2. Cutting the bread was merely a "dramatizing demonstration"
3. Many things do have sharp edges and can lead to accidents.

[Darren @ May 27th 2008 6:39PM]

That's he's even able to attempt it is impressive. Just try holding your MacBook like that.

The only laptop I've seen (and held in my hands) that beats the Air in terms of weight, robustness, and handling is the Panasonic Toughbook, which is a few hundred dollars more expensive than the Air. Either laptop is ideal for those who carry their laptops around wherever they go (e.g., students).

[Laron @ May 27th 2008 7:46PM]

@PrimoLevinas

Wait, but how does he make a cut like that with a "Macbook"? Pretty much the only way he could have injured himself that way was if the macbook was "thrown" or "dropped" from a pretty far distance (being that it's so thick). If that's the case than pretty much any laptop could have done that don't you think?

[sneeka2 @ May 28th 2008 10:56AM]

@Laron

The update on the story says:

"Sorry for the confusion, to clear things up:
The cut was due to the sharp edge of the palm rest of a MacBook!"

And yeah, these things are sharp. With the right angle and enough speed I can see how one might be able to cut himself.

[Sebastian @ May 27th 2008 8:46AM]

The bun looks tasty though

[Rakar @ May 27th 2008 8:57AM]

That elbow looks pretty tasty as well...

[Patriks7 @ May 27th 2008 8:46AM]

The new innovative MacBook Air AKA MacBook Pocketknife

[andres @ May 27th 2008 4:41PM]

the new completely non innovative troll

[Richard Lai @ May 27th 2008 8:47AM]

In the UK we joke about our stupid Health & Safety policies, so I won't be surprised if the MacBook Air gets banned unless they cover the edges with rubber.

[TubeTop100.com @ May 27th 2008 9:47AM]

I never heard somebody from the UK joking about their Health & Safety policies, but damn, that must be hilarious.

[Richard Lai @ May 27th 2008 9:59AM]

@TubeTop100: watch a few episodes of BBC's "Top Gear" and you'll know what I mean - Jeremy Clarkson stabs the H&S authority on a regular basis. The last 2 or 3 seasons are the best, and a new one is coming this summer.

Speaking of which, any "The Totally Rad Show" viewers here? They'll be reviewing "Top Gear" in the next show (thanks to Jeff).

"The Office" (UK, sweet and original) also does a good demo on H&S: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kYWhhEiQ9kI

[danny @ May 27th 2008 10:19AM]

Yay, Office UK FTW. But I enjoy both versions, the US version is a whole different breed, yet good in it's own way.

[Schfelzerberg @ May 27th 2008 8:48AM]

LMAO.

Apple MacBook Air
- Sad, angry, and frustrated with thoughts your officemate ruining your life; or annoyed some FBI agent nagging you to come with him? Now with razor sharp edges for all those dice and slice moments you've always dreamed of! Now you can 'swish and swoosh' to death with the MBA!

[Bernhard @ May 27th 2008 8:49AM]

Another reason not to buy one, now they will ban them from airplanes.

[Sebastian @ May 27th 2008 8:51AM]

They wont't ban it in airplaines if you put it into a plastic bag along with your liquids :-)

[Ed @ May 27th 2008 9:35PM]

It'll cut open the bag.

[shanoboy @ May 27th 2008 8:49AM]

"his MBA went kill-crazy all over his elbow while he was cold-chillin' on his couch."

I forgot how awesome the saying, cold chillin' sounds. I'm going to start using that more often.


I'm just loungin, cold chillin' at my desk at work reading engadget on the Man's dime.

[SurKaz @ May 27th 2008 8:58AM]

That defines my day at work..

[Mike S. @ May 27th 2008 9:22AM]

"I'm just loungin, cold chillin' at my desk at work reading engadget on the Man's dime."

+1 to that.

[konshuss @ May 27th 2008 1:02PM]

i was just chillin' maxin, relaxin' all cool, playin' some b-ball outside of the school when some macbook airs that were up to no good, started cuttin people in the neighbourhood! i got one little cut and my mom got scared, she said 'you're getting a lenovo and tossing the mac air!'

[Raytaka1222 @ May 27th 2008 4:09PM]

The first one was a classic but this one.....

"i was just chillin' maxin, relaxin' all cool, playin' some b-ball outside of the school when some macbook airs that were up to no good, started cuttin people in the neighbourhood! i got one little cut and my mom got scared, she said 'you're getting a lenovo and tossing the mac air!'

You sir get a +10 for that one!

[Glass Joe @ May 27th 2008 7:27PM]

True.

[tekdroid @ May 27th 2008 8:50AM]

Bread knife and weapon?
I knew the cost would eventually be justified.

[ScooterDe @ May 27th 2008 4:47PM]

Added bonus: it slices and it toasts!

[Andrew @ May 27th 2008 8:56AM]

Now, with more DEATH.
That's right, check out that EDGE... with more... slice!

Now for a product demonstration!

[BobTurbo @ May 27th 2008 9:00AM]

I have harpooned a pod of whales with my MBA.

Sorry if I offended anyone. (not really).

[riggs @ May 27th 2008 9:01AM]

in germany, air kills you?