And... after about a week (possibly less time as I hadn't checked in between) the air bubbles on my iPad went away.
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BestSkinsEver Matte Complete Body Skin for 12" MacBook
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And... after about a week (possibly less time as I hadn't checked in between) the air bubbles on my iPad went away.
Agree. It's the edges that aren't protected with these skins. I guess I prioritize ding protection over scratch protection.
The complete body coverage kit does include coverage pieces for the back edges, corners and sides. You can see these pieces in a couple of the images on the product page. To be fair though, it's not going to protect the same way a hard shell case might so you just have to weigh your priorities and how you'll use the device.
Not sure I understand the ding protection factor with these skins (or any other). If you go to a store, look at the rMB's backside and notice the dings. Bestbuy shoppers have complete disregard for display/demo units and you can easily see the dings on the backside, which these skins seems to expose.
Incidentally, this is the same backside area I once dinged my first MBA on the airplane tray table upon descent
I don't have a photo of the dings I saw at stores, but here are the edges I am referencing:
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I just received my matte skins from BestSkinsEver thanks to the recommendations on here. Super easy to put on and looks great. i usually don't have the patience to put on skins whether it be on the computer or a phone/tablet, but there was something about how these skins that make it so easy to put on. It took me probably 30-45mins to put them all on and then I let it sit for 24 hours before using it. I did put on the wrist and trackpad skin as well. I've got the Space Gray 1.2/512. Here are some pics
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Looks great. Glad you found us and thanks for sharing!
Michael@BSE
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vistokid, I wanted to let you know I received your PM but for some reason my reply isn't working. I submit the message but it doesn't seem to get sent. I'm not sure if I don't have enough forum posts yet or what but if you'd like to open a support ticket on the contact page on our site we'll get your questions answered asap.
Thanks.
Michael@BSE
Michael@BSE
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vistokid, I wanted to let you know I received your PM but for some reason my reply isn't working. I submit the message but it doesn't seem to get sent. I'm not sure if I don't have enough forum posts yet or what but if you'd like to open a support ticket on the contact page on our site we'll get your questions answered asap.
Thanks.
Michael@BSE
Thanks for the feedback. We'll start looking into this.
Thanks Michael, I got your reply... I actually got it 4 timesI will be ordering.
Sorry about that. Good to know it's working though. There are no messages in my sent box so I assumed the messages weren't going out.
Nice neat install job.
Had the BSE skin on my MBP trackpad - but removed after a few days.
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Each to their own.
But I recommend also using the shins on the edge.
Has saved me from a few dings
The top and bottom only combo is now available! Thanks for your feedback guys.
Ugh, DHL....
Tracking my package, DHL shows an expected delivery today, with it having traded off the package to USPS two days ago in Grand Prairie, Texas. Funny thing is, USPS shows it left the shipping partner (DHL) facility on the same day in Denver Colorado. No delivery estimate for the package on the USPS site.
I was really looking forward to getting my skin today, but it looks like I'm going to be disappointed. Jesus, why did I ever choose the DHL to USPS shipping option?
Oh yeah, because I'm an idiot.
Tracking my package, DHL shows an expected delivery today, with it having traded off the package to USPS two days ago in Grand Prairie, Texas. Funny thing is, USPS shows it left the shipping partner (DHL) facility on the same day in Denver Colorado. No delivery estimate for the package on the USPS site.
I was really looking forward to getting my skin today, but it looks like I'm going to be disappointed. Jesus, why did I ever choose the DHL to USPS shipping option?
Oh yeah, because I'm an idiot.
My sneaking suspicion was right: BSE skin did not arrive in the mail today, despite what the DHL site had to say.
If you're ordering a skin on this site, my advice would be to NOT use the DHL to USPS option.
Bummer.
If you're ordering a skin on this site, my advice would be to NOT use the DHL to USPS option.
Bummer.
This is like ups mail innovations. Lots of places call it their economy shipping. It sucks and is super slow. it's only purpose is to give sellers the cheapest means possible to ship.
Part of the ship is done by ups who then handes it off to usps. Usually you get a usps tracking number which shows no progress until usps actually gets it.
BSE at your prices you can do better. Most of your purchases are at or under the 13 oz limit for first class mail. Set up a business account with usps. Make that your free shipping level.
Part of the ship is done by ups who then handes it off to usps. Usually you get a usps tracking number which shows no progress until usps actually gets it.
BSE at your prices you can do better. Most of your purchases are at or under the 13 oz limit for first class mail. Set up a business account with usps. Make that your free shipping level.
My shipping status has changed...
Well, shut my mouth: USPS showed that this hit my local post office today, huzzah!
I'm going to just take it to the kid at the kiosk at the mall and pay him to install it this morning: he can do a better job in less time than I can.
Looking forward to seeing it on my nMB!
Well, shut my mouth: USPS showed that this hit my local post office today, huzzah!
I'm going to just take it to the kid at the kiosk at the mall and pay him to install it this morning: he can do a better job in less time than I can.
Looking forward to seeing it on my nMB!
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Any chance you can offer this option for the MacBook Pro 13 Retina?
Would be great!:
installed!
Took the skin to what used to be the local ghost armor kiosk by the apple store at my local mall. Figured I'd just as soon pay an expert to put it on quickly and cleanly rather than struggle with it. I've taken a few things there for skins and screen protectors over the years, so I've got some goodwill built up.
Guy there was appreciative of the skin, and complemented me to choosing matte over glossy to apply on the SG. He was also quite complimentary about the design and template of the BSE..he called it the most accurate template he had ever seen.
It's superb looking on my SG nMB, can't even tell it's there. Thumbs up!
Took the skin to what used to be the local ghost armor kiosk by the apple store at my local mall. Figured I'd just as soon pay an expert to put it on quickly and cleanly rather than struggle with it. I've taken a few things there for skins and screen protectors over the years, so I've got some goodwill built up.
Guy there was appreciative of the skin, and complemented me to choosing matte over glossy to apply on the SG. He was also quite complimentary about the design and template of the BSE..he called it the most accurate template he had ever seen.
It's superb looking on my SG nMB, can't even tell it's there. Thumbs up!
The BSE skins are cut so accurately that they can actually be HARD to install. On a big piece, like the top or bottom, if you stretch it a little it will hang over the edge. I spray liberally with a mix of water, a drop or two of soap, and a big splash of denatured alcohol.
Hi Michael,
Can please advise how do i get a replacement as i kind of screw the whole film. Everywhere got bubbles
Hi Michael,
Can please advise how do i get a replacement as i kind of screw the whole film. Everywhere got bubbles
Sorry to hear about the application trouble. Please open a ticket with our support team at www.bestskinsever.com/support.