Port Covers?

Kodachrome · Aug 22, 2008

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 · Aug 22, 2008

I've never used anything and never had a problem

Woof, Woof - Dawg

Kodachrome · Aug 22, 2008

anyone else?

alphaod · Aug 22, 2008

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

RITZFit · Aug 22, 2008

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

Kodachrome · Aug 22, 2008

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

Brien · Aug 22, 2008

They seem like a waste of money.

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

Kodachrome · Aug 22, 2008

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 · Aug 22, 2008

Kodachrome said:
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.

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