Just placed a preorder, and expecting it next week.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/macbook-12-inch
Will update with pics when it comes in.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/macbook-12-inch
Will update with pics when it comes in.
Just placed a preorder, and expecting it next week.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/macbook-12-inch
Will update with pics when it comes in.
Just placed a preorder, and expecting it next week.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/macbook-12-inch
Will update with pics when it comes in.
Who's putting it on the screen? This is for the body.
People who also want to protect their screen? Arguably the most important part of the computer. Guess I don't have to use theirs but how are the body covers? Easy to apply?
If it were a touch screen display I'd understand... but its not. Also, do you really want to do that after hearing about "staingate"? Seems adhesives could be a contributing factor to the peeling of the antiglare coating.
A question for those who use skins:
Are you doing it for better resale value or because you find that your macbook gets pretty scuffed without it and it's for your own personal benefit?
For those who have used the matte skin before, does it provide any addition grip when holding the computer? I have the glossy on my MBP and it adds a lot of grip and a sense of security when moving it from place to place.
I would be pretty hesitant about stuff like this, especially on a fan-less laptop that relies on the aluminum body to dissipate heat. Some people already say it gets really hot.
That's an interesting point. I did two tests this weekend that kept the Core M CPU at 91-94*F, and the case was quite cool. The palm rests were ~86*F, and the bottom ranged from 92-97*F, which I would not even say is warm. However, it's possible that a layer of plastic could slow down the heat transfer through the case. Worth looking into.
91-94*F isn't that warm. That's ~33*C. Isn't that idling temps?
That's an interesting point. I did two tests this weekend that kept the Core M CPU at 91-94*C, and the case was quite cool. The palm rests were ~86*F, and the bottom ranged from 92-97*F, which I would not even say is warm. However, it's possible that a layer of plastic could slow down the heat transfer through the case. Worth looking into.
Got my matte skins yesterday in the mail and applied the bottom and top last night and let sit overnight. I didn't apply the trackpad or wrist areas yet. I'm a fan. Can't tell there's a skin which is great. Got retina Macbook for the standout color, thins and lightness and didn't want to cover it with a case which I had in past for my other MacBooks. Still would like to protect from scratches since I'm OCD...
It was pretty easy to apply besides the bottom. I wasn't quite sure what to do with the circular cutouts which delayed the application of corners and may have gotten some grime stuck there but it's the bottom...
Consideration (not quite a suggestion) from experience - the surface of the Apple trackpads is so smooth and friction-free that I have found that putting a skin on the trackpad really cuts down on the usability of the trackpad. It's not a total failure, but it takes maybe 10-15% of the usability away. I peeled the one that was on my rMBP off and was much happier. YMMV, of course, and there's no harm applying it and seeing how you feel about it; they're easy to peel off.