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praetorx

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Ever since I started keeping my MBP in the Booq case the screen got key marks on it. I think the case puts too much pressure on the screen pressing it against the keyboard.

Anyone else having the same problem or know a remedy?
 
visim91 said:
Why must people wrap such beauty in burka?

Anyway, this might help:
http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreensavrz.aspx
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he's talking about his sleeve not a snap on case.

but you could use the little piece of rabric that came in between your mac when it was new. or you could use the microfiber that came with the mac. even though it doesn't cover the whole keyboard i bet it will separate the two enough.
 
praetorx said:
Ever since I started keeping my MBP in the Booq case the screen got key marks on it. I think the case puts too much pressure on the screen pressing it against the keyboard.

Anyone else having the same problem or know a remedy?
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I had a similar issue with my old non-unibodies, but the last two unibodies I bought I put these on immediately and never had an issue. And I'm using a Vyper XS3 GTR...

http://www.twelvesouth.com/products/surfacepad/
 
happle said:
he's talking about his sleeve not a snap on case.
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Ah, I see.

The product I linked to works well; keeps dust & particles from your screen in an almost magnetic fashion. Doubles as a dedicated cleaning cloth when oil & marks build up beyond bearing.
I have a larger one for my 24" ACD, so I speak from experience.


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Ccrew said:
I had a similar issue with my old non-unibodies, but the last two unibodies I bought I put these on immediately and never had an issue. And I'm using a Vyper XS3 GTR...

http://www.twelvesouth.com/products/surfacepad/
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Why must people wrap such beauty in burka?
 
visim91 said:
Ah, I see.

The product I linked to works well; keeps dust & particles from your screen in an almost magnetic fashion. Doubles as a dedicated cleaning cloth when oil & marks build up beyond bearing.
I have a larger one for my 24" ACD, so I speak from experience.


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Why must people wrap such beauty in burka?
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haha, they're ya go...right on.

id consider one of those little rags but kinda pricey for me atm, i think i can get by without for now. I'm not sure if i want to use this little rubber keyboard cover or not. i actually kind of prefer the feel of the cover over the keys. but i also have the AG screen and don't want the rubber leaving marks on it. the glossy screen is more durable.
 
praetorx said:
Ever since I started keeping my MBP in the Booq case the screen got key marks on it. I think the case puts too much pressure on the screen pressing it against the keyboard.

Anyone else having the same problem or know a remedy?
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Hmm, that's weird. Why would the case put pressure in the middle of the screen? Are you putting it inside a very full backpack?

I used to carry my 17'' non-unibody in a huge messenger bag. The laptop was resting against my lower back, and I guess from time to time got some pressure from there to the center of the screen, so I also had key marks on the screen.
With my backpack, it never happened. The laptop also rested against my back, but I think there is less pressure against the center.
 
i always put a thin screen-cleaning cloth in between the display and keyboard. not too thin, and not too thick.
 
thundersteele said:
Hmm, that's weird. Why would the case put pressure in the middle of the screen? Are you putting it inside a very full backpack?

I used to carry my 17'' non-unibody in a huge messenger bag. The laptop was resting against my lower back, and I guess from time to time got some pressure from there to the center of the screen, so I also had key marks on the screen.
With my backpack, it never happened. The laptop also rested against my back, but I think there is less pressure against the center.
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No, in fact this laptop lever left my house. I keep it in the case every time I leave home.
 
My 17" does this whether it's in the case or not; I deal with it and clean the screen when I bothers me enough.
 
It's because the larger the screen gets the greater the flex it has due to a smaller amount of case material to stiffen it against lateral movement.
 
Negative. Had a sleeve but that doesn't offer much protection compared to the case.
 
vitzr said:
I've been using these Shaggy Mac screen protectors for years. They are Mac users that started their business just for the purpose of solving the problem that plagued Apple since the early days.

Very high quality, inexpensive and very effective I've never gone without one for each of my Mac Latops.

http://www.shaggymac.com/laptop-screen-protector.html
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Thank you all. I've taken all options into consideration and went with this option since it was the cheapest.
 
praetorx said:
Thank you all. I've taken all options into consideration and went with this option since it was the cheapest.
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Not to harp on your final decision sir, but the option I recommended was basically the same price - and even backed by stellar ratings on Amazon; something which I had trouble finding for "ShaggyMac" - though this particular reviewer does have something to say on the matter:

I have had cloths from shaggymac all these years and wanted to try out the RadTech. I also always preferred the gray cloths for some reason. But with the new black bezels on all of apple's displays I decided to get a black cloth this time. It's hard to drool over a cleaning cloth really. So all I would say is the Radtech is much thicker and stiffer than the shaggyMac cloths but the fit is slightly more perfect that the shaggyMac ones I have used. The stiffness would probably help in the long run to minimize imprints from the keyboard on to the lcd glass. But I am happy with this purchase.
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I thought that the unibody keyboard is recessed enough to prevent the keys from touching the display; is that incorrect? I have a new 13" MBP.

I have used the RadTech screen protector for years with a pre-unibody 15" MBP. Works like a charm... OmniCleanz is another good product from the company.
 
visim91 said:
Not to harp on your final decision sir, but the option I recommended was basically the same price - and even backed by stellar ratings on Amazon; something which I had trouble finding for "ShaggyMac" - though this particular reviewer does have something to say on the matter:
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Not really. The shaggymac cover was $15 vs $25, that makes it $10 cheaper.
Besides, I just wanted a basic cover to protect the screen, wasn't after anything fancy.
 
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visim91 said:
Weird - the link I pasted states $14.95 for 13-inch / $16.95 for 15 + 17-inch

Where do you see it costing $25? Just curious.
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Darn! I saw the price for the "Sleevz Case" which was written in a bigger font right below the price of the product :(
 
praetorx said:
Darn! I saw the price for the "Sleevz Case" which was written in a bigger font right below the price of the product :(
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Ah that makes more sense. I thought I was going crazy for a second.

Honestly, I think your Shaggy will be just fine. A keyboard shammy is a keyboard shammy. I think some companies just enjoy the benefits of better marketing.
 
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