I am here to save you from scratches, without sacrificing the beauty of your machine.

imho .... i'd rather go naked... but that's just me...

 

You sexy beast!

 

I buy technology to use, not obsess over. Wear and tear is part of the game when you use something daily.

 

I got this protector from wrapsol and its not glossy at all. the protection is insane!! shiny and no scratches

the smoothness of it is a bonus!

 

Based on your pictures, it looks great! But, I'm not one to put protective film on a laptop. iPad or iPhone, I understand, but it seems a little overboard for a full-size laptop.

I'm even starting to rethink having put protective films on my iPhone and iPad, the glass is already very scratch resistant so it really serves no purpose.

Unless you're planning on reselling, I guess... But I'm all for using, and enjoying, my apple products until they bite the dust.

 

I'd like to point out that while this might be good for protecting the machine from scratches and blemishes, you could potentially impact performance. These machines are designed to work as heatsinks, so much of the heat (besides through convection with the vents) is actually dissipated through conduction through the aluminum. If you cover it with a piece of rubber, you're insulating the machine, and this will cause an increase in heat to some degree. Ultimately, it may not make that much of a difference, but greater heat means less turbo means slower processor.

 

I'm not saying it will definitely be a noticeable difference, but the material used in these covers is going to insulate more than bare aluminum. Therefore, as an end result, you may end up with 1-2 degree difference in temperatures, or potentially more if you're pushing the machine under load. No scientific tests have been done, but basic physics suggests that the machine will, to some degree, get a bit hotter.

 

I find Phantom Skinz matte covering to feel the best.

 

Perhaps you should learn to look after your purchases with better respect.

 

Macs are made from a very high grade of aluminum, finished quite nicely.

There's no way I'm going to cover mine up. Nor am I going to waste time staring at it and admiring it.

I open the lid and use it as Apple designed it to be used. Once done, I close the lid and put it in my laptop bag... simple.

 

Agreed. It's like putting a clear plastic covering on a couch. It's just...cheesy.

 

Where did you buy your sheet of "plastic guard"? I know for the car bumpers and whatnot it is usually made by 3M. In fact that's what I used to protect the screen on my old iPhone, was some leftover 3M guard. Did you place it over your screen as well?

I find it funny that some people wouldn't want to at least protect part of their investment. My Dad has put it on the front bumper and about halfway up the hood of his Carrera S protect from stone chips on the road and track.

 

Or you could, you know, use a sleeve or case when not in use.

And not collide it with a dense object when in use.

 

I'm not that clumsy with my products that I purchase. I don't think I would need to put film on my laptop (when I do end up getting it). But kudos to you having the time to precisely size and cut that thin sheet of plastic for your laptop.

 

The main reason to put one of those on, in my opinion, is prevention of accidental drops. The brushed aluminum is incredibly slippery to skin. It makes it much more fun to use the laptop IMHO.

I have a wrap on my iPad and would not want to use it without *ever*. So thanks for this thread. Reminds me that I should get a skin for my RMBP. Btw, you didn't mention where to buy the material you use.

 

Never used anything like this, and likely never will. The anodised aluminium finish is very durable under normal use