Are skins, screen protectors, keyboard covers worth it?
If so, what do you use and why? Links please
If so, what do you use and why? Links please
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Long time Laptop Users: How do you protect your machine?
- Thread starter BeyondMountains
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I've been using apple laptops since the G3 PowerPC days and I've never used a skin, screen protector or keyboard connector.
My laptops stay in good if not pristine condition as well. If you take care of the laptop those things are not needed imo.
My laptops stay in good if not pristine condition as well. If you take care of the laptop those things are not needed imo.
I've been using apple laptops since the G3 PowerPC days and I've never used a skin, screen protector or keyboard connector.
My laptops stay in good if not pristine condition as well. If you take care of the laptop those things are not needed imo.
I was hoping for answers like this. Thanks for your reply.
Been using Apple laptops since 2007 with my first black macbook.
Never used protection, never had an issue. All of my laptops have been in perfect condition. I just throw them into my shoulder bag and that's that.
I do, however, use a keyboard cover. Not to prevent any damage like you'd expect, but to prevent that glossy/greasy sheen that will eventually make your keyboard look like trash.
Never used protection, never had an issue. All of my laptops have been in perfect condition. I just throw them into my shoulder bag and that's that.
I do, however, use a keyboard cover. Not to prevent any damage like you'd expect, but to prevent that glossy/greasy sheen that will eventually make your keyboard look like trash.
Same here, no covers or anything in ten years of use. Just put it in my briefcase and go. I do treat it like the expensive machine it is, the way my wife treats her electronics gives me fits. A keyboard protector would likely help with the keys turning glossy.
Been using Apple laptops since before I can remember (I was around 10 years old...) and since having my own or the families, we've never attached a cover to an iBook / MacBook.
I always use a sleeve when transporting in a bag, but that is all.
I always use a sleeve when transporting in a bag, but that is all.
I use a keyboard cover, but just because I hate cleaning the keyboard. With the cover all I do is take it off, wash it with soap and water, dry it and put it back on. I also use the Moshi Palmguard. On my previous MBP there was a lot of wear in that area from years of use, and since I pass my computers down to other family members, I figured I'd try the Palmguard to see if it helped.
I don't bother with a case for it, though. Just a nice cushioned laptop bag for it to travel in.
I don't bother with a case for it, though. Just a nice cushioned laptop bag for it to travel in.
Never used any protectors but I have started thinking about getting a keyboard cover just to prevent oil building up
The thing is that once you get a scratch on your MBP you are not going to care anymore about screen protectors and stuff and keeping it nice and new. In fact you are going to appreciate it later on how busted up its going to look.
I wouldn't worry about protecting your laptop especially for long time usage cause resale value doesn't mean anything to you.
I wouldn't worry about protecting your laptop especially for long time usage cause resale value doesn't mean anything to you.
There may be the occasional small scratch, but I have never used a skin or case on any of my Apple laptops. If you are careful, there shouldn't be any problem!
The first time I got a MBP, I got a keyboard protector. However, I soon ditched it, as it's bad for typing, and also insulates the laptop, which makes it warmer, and thus isn't good long term.
Just have a nice protective sleeve case for use when travelling, going through security. Make sure table is clean when placing laptop on, or just use the sleeve case underneath. I use SFBags.
Just have a nice protective sleeve case for use when travelling, going through security. Make sure table is clean when placing laptop on, or just use the sleeve case underneath. I use SFBags.
Pg-13
Coed naked computing. No sleeves, cases or wraps here. I have an incase over the shoulder bag for my 2006 Macbook that has been great. Just be conscious of it an you'll be fine.
Two lame stories...
When I was in 9th grade I bought a pair of Oakley E-Wires (sunglasses). I loved them so much I bought the $30 aluminum case. Kept them in it all the time until my Jr year of college. Set them on a bed at a swim meet while I dropped a deuce and someone was sitting on them. Protection only works if you use it.
Only issue I ever had with my Macbook was when I was watching a movie in bed with my girlfriend. We set the Mac on the floor when the mood hit but ended up rolling off the bed, landed on the screeen and broke the screen. When I told the genius at the Apple store they said that wasn't covered by Apple Care.
That's all.
Coed naked computing. No sleeves, cases or wraps here. I have an incase over the shoulder bag for my 2006 Macbook that has been great. Just be conscious of it an you'll be fine.
Two lame stories...
When I was in 9th grade I bought a pair of Oakley E-Wires (sunglasses). I loved them so much I bought the $30 aluminum case. Kept them in it all the time until my Jr year of college. Set them on a bed at a swim meet while I dropped a deuce and someone was sitting on them. Protection only works if you use it.
Only issue I ever had with my Macbook was when I was watching a movie in bed with my girlfriend. We set the Mac on the floor when the mood hit but ended up rolling off the bed, landed on the screeen and broke the screen. When I told the genius at the Apple store they said that wasn't covered by Apple Care.
That's all.
Never have used any kind of protection on any of my laptops and they all stay in great condition. I always wipe the table off too before I put it down, nothing worse than hearing that little crumb or piece of debris scratching the aluminum as you slide the laptop across the table a small amount.
I've never had a problem with greasy/faded keys, I just take an "electronic" wipe to them about once a week and they seem to stay good as new!
Is this true? Even after heavy use?