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Orbi RBR50 material became sticky
Hi all, this may not be related to technical issues, but I noticed my Orbi's exterior material has became sticky when I touch it. Has anyone else encountered this issue ?
Same problem here in the UK - I don't know why manufacturers persist in using soft touch surfaces, they never last the distance. I've had so many items from Wacom pens to these routers with what is initially.a nice finish, but one that turns into the worst there is.
Come on Netgear - and others - either test the material first or stop using it if you can't. No one wants this sticky mess.
Best.
+1 for the casing going all sticky and gross. Definetly seems like a manufacturing issue. Bummer is that it looks so terrible I want to hide it but need to keep it out in the open for best signal. Pre-COVID several visitors noticed and commented on how icky it looked. Not expecting anyone to purchase Netgear products based on what they saw with mine.