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Weird taste in mouth when using midnight 13" m3 air
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A little background info would go a long way to explaining this. Anything is possible, but stated here in a vacuum, probably just leads to unproductive discourse.
The OP's question is very specific. He thinks it's possible that the new coating on the MacBook is releasing a chemical that he can detect with taste buds. Considering that this surface treatment is being used by millions of people, with apparently no searchable comparable experiences, is a consideration.
If the poster thinks that this type of statistic doesn't apply to him, and that he is an isolated case, is suggestive.
The OP's question is very specific. He thinks it's possible that the new coating on the MacBook is releasing a chemical that he can detect with taste buds. Considering that this surface treatment is being used by millions of people, with apparently no searchable comparable experiences, is a consideration.
If the poster thinks that this type of statistic doesn't apply to him, and that he is an isolated case, is suggestive.
Do you get sick near high voltage power lines? I know of people who get headaches and weird sensations being next to power lines. So I surmise there may be some power or radiation leakage coming from your device. Carbon Monoxide leaks can cause adverse sensations.
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It could be from electricity passing through your body and causing a chemical reaction with braces or fillings in your mouth. Since you don't taste anything with gloves on, perhaps you are just insulating yourself from electrical currents.
Try turning off and unplugging the MBA...do you still taste metal when touching it? Or to be more scientific, take the bottom plate off and touch that (just in case current from the battery is still flowing when it's powered off).
SOLVED: Metallic taste from surface of laptop - MacBook Pro 17" Unibody
Have your dentist replace your silver amalgam fillings with a composite material. Your metalic taste is most likely being caused by the slight electrical current discharging in your mouth via your fillings. Read up on it here: http://www.drpgilbert.com/metallic-taste-in-mouth.html - MacBook Pro...
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The link in the chosen solution is dead, but you can view it through the Wayback Machine:
Metallic Taste in Mouth - Metal Taste in Mouth
Corrosion of metal fillings in our mouths creates electrical currents that cause a metallic taste for some people. In this article Dr. Gilbert explains how to best get rid of the metal taste in your mouth.
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It could be from electricity passing through your body and causing a chemical reaction with braces or fillings in your mouth. Since you don't taste anything with gloves on, perhaps you are just insulating yourself from electrical currents.
Try turning off and unplugging the MBA...do you still taste metal when touching it? Or to be more scientific, take the bottom plate off and touch that (just in case current from the battery is still flowing when it's powered off).
No. If it's psychosomatic that would be almost exactly the expected outcome. You need a blind test.
You are now expecting it to go away when using the gloves and with the other machines. That does not make it conclusive.
You cannot fool your senses in a blind test unless you can feel which machine you are touching.
It being obvious and people missing it are definitely not mutually exclusive ;-)
Probably Placebo effect too. Like others said you need a blind test to conclude, even then it can be hard. Take an appointment with your doctor.
Ok I will have wife help me do a blind test lol
A blind test as described above would ensure that the sensation is not caused by some sort of preconception or predisposition on your part.
hey guys, in the event I am having a health issue here, Im going to stop testing and return this and live with prior gen models. I can't imagine how or why I would have a preconception or predispotion, I have been using macs daily for 20 years, practically buy each and every model, massive fan boy. I'm going to rebuy another m2 13" to satisfiy my itch for a small little guy to work on from time to time. no need for me to accidently cause a potential health problem for me.
I look forward to hopefully seeing at least 1 more person here reporting something similar (or rather maybe not and I would be happy if I was the only person on the planet experiencing this, as I do love apple)
I look forward to hopefully seeing at least 1 more person here reporting something similar (or rather maybe not and I would be happy if I was the only person on the planet experiencing this, as I do love apple)
I get the same feeling running my fingertips over my MBA cover while it is charging. I am sure there is a very slight charge buildup... cant be a lot or it would give a static discharge.
I have a feeling it has something to do with the production line for this model, probably some chemical use to clean parts during final assembly? Or a cleaner used to wipe down machine prior to packing, impossible to trace. You have made the right choice by going back to what you know works.
Here's another example posted years ago:
SOLVED: Metallic taste from surface of laptop - MacBook Pro 17" Unibody
Have your dentist replace your silver amalgam fillings with a composite material. Your metalic taste is most likely being caused by the slight electrical current discharging in your mouth via your fillings. Read up on it here: http://www.drpgilbert.com/metallic-taste-in-mouth.html - MacBook Pro...
The link in the chosen solution is dead, but you can view it through the Wayback Machine:
Metallic Taste in Mouth - Metal Taste in Mouth
Corrosion of metal fillings in our mouths creates electrical currents that cause a metallic taste for some people. In this article Dr. Gilbert explains how to best get rid of the metal taste in your mouth.web.archive.org
It could be from electricity passing through your body and causing a chemical reaction with braces or fillings in your mouth. Since you don't taste anything with gloves on, perhaps you are just insulating yourself from electrical currents.
Try turning off and unplugging the MBA...do you still taste metal when touching it? Or to be more scientific, take the bottom plate off and touch that (just in case current from the battery is still flowing when it's powered off).
I've noticed this if I don't use an earthed charger like a US Apple charger, using a UK plug this feeling on a phone/macbook dissapears.
Interesting. I felt it with my old 2012 MBP as well as with a 2014 MBA - both purchased and used in the UK with their original plugs.
It might be a metallic response. For the heck it try using rubber / latex gloves and see if you get it. If you do, it would be airborne and not likely a contact response.
Here's another example posted years ago:
SOLVED: Metallic taste from surface of laptop - MacBook Pro 17" Unibody
Have your dentist replace your silver amalgam fillings with a composite material. Your metalic taste is most likely being caused by the slight electrical current discharging in your mouth via your fillings. Read up on it here: http://www.drpgilbert.com/metallic-taste-in-mouth.html - MacBook Pro...
The link in the chosen solution is dead, but you can view it through the Wayback Machine:
Metallic Taste in Mouth - Metal Taste in Mouth
Corrosion of metal fillings in our mouths creates electrical currents that cause a metallic taste for some people. In this article Dr. Gilbert explains how to best get rid of the metal taste in your mouth.web.archive.org
It could be from electricity passing through your body and causing a chemical reaction with braces or fillings in your mouth. Since you don't taste anything with gloves on, perhaps you are just insulating yourself from electrical currents.
Try turning off and unplugging the MBA...do you still taste metal when touching it? Or to be more scientific, take the bottom plate off and touch that (just in case current from the battery is still flowing when it's powered off).
I can totally believe this. If using your laptop on a poorly grounded powersource, the static will travel right through the metal chassis. Just enough to feel it.