Port Covers?

[Kodachrome]

First post! I just got a MacBook Pro, but I've been a mac user for ever. First laptop though. Anyways, I tried searching but not much turned up.

Do people use those plastic/silicone port covers for their laptops? (http://www.radtech.us/Products/Portectorz.aspx). Are they necessary, or just an annoyance? Since the Portectorz are hideously overpriced, are there any other makers out there (besides scotch tape)? Anything on Ebay?

Thanks!

[MacDawg]

I've never used anything and never had a problem

Woof, Woof - Dawg http://homepage.mac.com/k.j.vinson/pawprint.gif

[Kodachrome]

anyone else?

[alphaod]

Never used covers. I just use compressed air and blow all the ports every month.

[RITZFit]

eh, tape em up if your worried about junk getting inside the system.

[Kodachrome]

yeah f--k those port covers. I'll take your suggestions and go with a tape + monthly blast of air. Just saved myself 30 bucks.

[Brien]

They seem like a waste of money.

FWIW: My 3rd gen iPod came with some dock connector covers... I lost them.

[Kodachrome]

Oh yes, I had a 3G ipod. I remember the dock cover. I loved that iPod. Somebody stole it when I was at the gym.

[ab2650]

Oh yes, I had a 3G ipod. I remember the dock cover. I loved that iPod. Somebody stole it when I was at the gym.

And that's why I simply refuse to go to the gym. :)