I installed Bodyguardz on my new Aluminium MacBook today.
I can confirm several things:
1. It does have very nice cutting which will still allows you to access all the screws at the bottom. So, you can change RAM anytime you want.
2. I prefer BodyGuardz' material better than InvisibleShield's. It is much clearer/more transparent than the IS on my MBP.
3. It does cover all the sides too.
4. The gap between screen and keyboard is very very tight. I installed the shield on the trackpad + top left (small speaker holes) + top right (power ON/OFF button) and when I close the screen, it leaves marks on the top left+right.
5. Installation is really pain in the behind especially the TOP part. Sorry for the language. The TOP part is HUGE and has cutting so it wont cover the Apple logo. Never. never pull the shield too hard. It is plastic and it will stretch and it wont be a perfect fit. I really need 4 (FOUR) hands to do a proper job for this.
6. It is probably a good idea to install the Bottom parts with the covers taken apart from your MacBook. Depends on your skill. you will need to spray quite a lot of solution during installation. There is a possibility the solution can go into your fan slot and reach your logic board.
Nice job.
So it does feel tacky not smooth? I didnt really like that feeling from the invisashield on my ipod nano.
I want a protector like on my nintendo ds screen, smooth and hard. the brand is hori screen protector.
In your opinion do you think, your computer is well protected enough to put into a backpack with books?
Would you get a hardcase shell too?
I'd just like the parts that cover the aluminum below the keyboard.
I have to take off my metal banded watch to use it.
Im getting the invisible shield for the new mbp in the mail soon
i will also post pics and you guys can compare it with the body gaurd pics posted
My Bodyguardz is on my MBP now, I just put it on yesterday, and it looks and feels great...Well, it looked great until I scratched it!
So there I was this morning checking my bag to get ready for a flight next week. I have the Incase Nylon bag: Pouch on the front, velcrow sleeve in the back. My work papers don't fit in the back sleeve, so I decided to fit them in with the laptop. Safe, right? Not this time. I slide the papers in and they start catching, on the bag I'm thinking: It is a snug fit, after all. So I pull them back out and immediately spot a rogue staple!The end of the staple was sharp and sticking out. I pull the laptop out and sure enough, there are three big 'ole scratches on the top cover, left side.
Thank goodness I bought the BG'z before this scratch, which was probably an inevitability, happened. I'm a little disappointed that the material scratched as deep and permanent as it did from some minor scraping from a staple: I really wasn't forcing it. But it's good to find out what it can (and more importantly, can't) handle. It looks like it did its job, though. I don't think the scratching went through to the body, and had this happened one day earlier, I would have permanent scratches on my week old MBP!
I'm interested to check out the iPod touch and nano Invisible Shields I ordered when they get here. If the material is more resistant to scratching, I really don't care what it looks like, I'll switch. Keeping this computer in top condition is far more important to me than aesthetics. As it stands now, I'll probably pop the ten bucks for a top replacement in a couple weeks.
Moral of the story? Well you never know when something's going to happen, so be prepared!![]()
I received my BestSkinsEver set today and just finished installing it, overall I'm happy with the product, installation went very well. I can post pictures if you guys want.
Yes, please post some pictures.