keyboard smudges on screen

[macjoshua]

I have a 2011 MBP. I've noticed that when I open up the screen, I can see the where the keys have been touching it when it's closed.

Is that normal?

 

[Vudoo]

Yes it is. It happens on my 2011 MBP and 2008 MBP. If you want to avoid it, you can use the keyboard sheet that came with the laptop.

 

[Rhyalus]

I think this tends to happen if you put it in a bag and excessive pressure is exerted to cause more contact.

This is my own personal observation.

R

 

[getz76]

It is also going to depend on your body oils. My wife never leaves finger-pad marks while I have naturally oily skin.

I use a ShaggyMac cloth screen protector. Best I have found.

 

[Jiten]

Long time Apple portable user here as well (my first Mac was a Powerbook 170) and far as I could remember keyboards do mark their screen if unprotected. I recommend Radtech's Screensavers

http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreensavrz.aspx

I had mine since I got my Powerbook G4 more then five years ago and I am still using it today. The cloth is surprisingly durable even with multiple washings and still looks good even after all these years.

 

[getz76]

I recommend Radtech's Screensavers

I have that RADtech version, too. It is definitely more robust/stout compared to the ShaggyMac. The ShaggyMac is a lot thinner, which I prefer.

Also, the embossed "RADtech" logo was imprinting it's own smudge on my screen which personally drove me nuts. Probably because I was inserting the cloth "upside-down"; user error.

Either one is better than having nothing, though, and just a matter of preference.

 

[Apple OC]

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