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How many of you guys use palm guards?

Do you have a palmguard?

  • Yes

    Votes: 9 19.1%

  • No

    Votes: 28 59.6%

  • No but thinking about getting one

    Votes: 10 21.3%
  • Total voters
    47
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kingping14

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Apr 10, 2010
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Been using my new 15" MBP for a few weeks now and this is something I've always pondered since day one. First of all I hate using cases/screen protectors etc, I've never had any sort of aftermarket accessory on my iPhone/iPad/MBP 13" for as long as I've owned them. But the palm guard for my MBP 15" may actually seem quite useful without destroying the looks (especially the Moshi models). Main reason is because I want to avoid pitting in the aluminum due to wear and tear, but then again I've had my 13" for almost two years now and there were no signs of pitting anywhere on the surface.

what do you guys think?
 
I don't put anything on mine. I like the original look to it. I've never seen anyone around me using any palm guard but I have seen hardshell cases and speck cases, some even have keyboard covers. It's a personal preference I think. If you want to, you can. But since your 13" is doing okay after 2 years, then I wouldn't worry about it :)
 
I've found the Aluminum is very durable and easy to keep clean. I see no reason to be paranoid or let ones OCD influence how you use it.

Aftermarket companies push all kinds of covers, plastic shells & skins, simply because people buy into the fear.

After well over two years of eight to ten hours of computing each day, mine looks just like new. I'd never cover it. You can't ask for better than that.

MacBook Pros are superb.
 
ixodes said:
I've found the Aluminum is very durable and easy to keep clean. I see no reason to be paranoid or let ones OCD influence how you use it.

Aftermarket companies push all kinds of covers, plastic shells & skins, simply because people buy into the fear.

After well over two years of eight to ten hours of computing each day, mine looks just like new. I'd never cover it. You can't ask for better than that.

MacBook Pros are superb.
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I second this post! :)
What model / year is your beast?
 
I've used apple laptops since the powerbook days and I've never needed or seen a reason for the palm guard.
 
The metal itself seems to be quite resistant to physical wear and tear. Pitting is a form of corrosion so simply keeping the surface clean should remove any chemicals causing the reaction.
 
I use a Moshi palmguard, mainly because I have sweaty palms and the dirt and grime that accumulates on the palm area when you don't have the protector is a pain in the butt to clean. With the protector, cleaning the palm area is easier :)
 
arcite said:
Unless you have acid leaching our of your palms I think you'll be fine. :eek:
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...and some do. I have one co-worker who apparently has xenomorph sweat. He pitted out his old Macbook Pro really bad, and within two months he had a small spot of corrosion forming on his new Macbook Air this past summer.

He uses a cover. And so do a very small minority of others. It's not about fear, it's about past experience.
 
I use either the Moshi or 3m di-noc carbon fiber. Both are a few mil thick and more than enough to both block oil stains and even harder scratches. Also, I like the black contrast.
 
you definitely dont need a palmgaurd, but i have the twelvesouth surfacepad on mine because I like the look
 
YJamie85 said:
I don't put anything on mine. I like the original look to it. I've never seen anyone around me using any palm guard but I have seen hardshell cases and speck cases, some even have keyboard covers. It's a personal preference I think. If you want to, you can. But since your 13" is doing okay after 2 years, then I wouldn't worry about it :)
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Exactly what I have on my MBP and MBA, the Speck clear candy shells. I clean the alloy with a slightly damp microfiber cloth once a week or so, take the shells off once a month and use the same to clean the body....Remove any dust from the vents with a soft varnishing brush.

That's it. No pitting, scratches or damage on any of my stuff...IPhone 4S is naked on its stand at home....Has a Stilgut leather case for out and about...No screen protectors....Could never get em on anyway...Clean it the same way.

New iPad will be in a Griffin Reveal clear rear shell when they are available, and a Stilgut black folio case when they too be one UK available....I've used the same system for years....No damage at all....( as all devices now fall onto a hard surface.....:D )
 
riptideMBP said:
you definitely dont need a palmgaurd, but i have the twelvesouth surfacepad on mine because I like the look
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Another vote for the 12South Surfacepad. I have the smooth version on my 15" MBP and enjoy the added protection. It has no adverse effect on sleep mode or fully closing the cover.
 
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