I keep mine at 6000-RPM, I can hear the fans, but I don't care, I don't want my GPU ( or lap ) to burst into flames!
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I keep mine at 6000-RPM, I can hear the fans, but I don't care, I don't want my GPU ( or lap ) to burst into flames!
But such high RPM value makes a big noise and (at least to me) makes me difficult to work. Therefore, today I ordered the Lapcool for myself. I hope that my MBP will have a better cooling, and I will be able to focus on my work
After about 5 min I don't even notice the fan. If I am working on iMovie or Garageband, I lower the Fan speed, or use my Bose noise canceling headphones.
Really? My bottom piece doesn't wrap up like that. I wonder if they changed the design recently.
Yeah I had the older design; it was 5 pieces for the bottom.
Somehow I scratched the SHIELD and they sent me a new one; I thought it was a mistake at first, but they told me they had designed it a few days before.
Yeah I had the older design; it was 5 pieces for the bottom.
Somehow I scratched the SHIELD and they sent me a new one; I thought it was a mistake at first, but they told me they had designed it a few days before.
I'm assuming the piece for the battery is still separate right?
Yes it is. In fact, Zagg offers a shield just for the battery. Kinda pointless in my opinion.
I am sorry but I do not see the point in the product.
It wont protect it in a drop. It seems to me it will only protect well in the wrist area. And thats only cosmetic.
It protects the aluminum from scratches. I've seen many, many macbook pros that have scratched up lids, not to mention the wrist area gets worn. It's just cosmetic protection, not drop protection.
I wonder if I can order just the bottom piece. I have the old design 5 piece bottom set. I'd love to get side coverage.
Well according to the site for the MBP InvisibleShield site, you can't.
But Zagg is pretty good with custom orders. I had a custom order done for the nav screen in my car.
Here is the page for custom orders: http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/custom/index.php
But I would contact their support and say you just want the bottom shield for the MBP. That'd be much easier.
I am sorry but I do not see the point in the product.
It wont protect it in a drop. It seems to me it will only protect well in the wrist area. And thats only cosmetic.
That's fine...doesn't offend me. I want it solely for the purpose of protecting against scratches and wearing on the wrist rest/track pad area. I don't want those shiny spots, so instead I turned the whole thing into a shiny spot.
And as far as dropping it...that's my own damn fault if I do. I don't think there is any case that can protect a computer 100% when dropped. Luckily, I've never dropped a laptop. Shoot, I had my original iPhone for a year and only dropped it once...on carpet.
Actually when you buy the full kit they give you an Argon arc welder to weld the computer shut and so you put one piece over the whole computer.
Yes the battery and memory covers are separate pieces; however the wrist area is also one piece now and it covers the top and button of the touchpad.
I have spare batteries; not pointless at all!
Actually that's just a waste of money. Considering the Apple Remote is $20, why spend $12 on a SHIELD? I guess that's my opinion too.
I am sorry but I do not see the point in the product.
It wont protect it in a drop. It seems to me it will only protect well in the wrist area. And thats only cosmetic.
The ultimate pointless "protective" product in my mind are speck cases. These add bulk, scratch the case, are hard to take off, and do not protect against drops. What is the point?
At least with these skins, you get NO scratches. They aren't meant to protect against drops obviously, but any macbook pro owner knows, scratching the aluminum casing is so easy to do, even if you tirelessly baby your computer. They are thin so you can just slip the computer in a sleeve that WOULD protect against drops. IMO a skin and a moshi wristguard are a great combo. I know a lot of people use the powersupport trackpad film, but that thing is glossy right? That feels wierd. Contact paper for the trackpad...is the best way to go. Great feel, no grease or stickiness.
Very difficult to put it on
I have the Invisible Shield on my iphone (just for the front) and I like it quite a lot. On the computer, forget it.
I bought the Invisible Shield for my wife's MacBook and I have to tell you I found it impossible to put it on. Very difficult to line it up properly. The skin sticks to the case like glue despite having sprayed the **** out of it with the solution. And I was afraid some of the solution was going to seep into the computer's electronics. I did finally get it lined up, more or less, but there were numerous air bubbles and the squeegee just couldn't get the air bubbles out. I tried to lift up on the plastic but the skin stretches and then it's out of shape and doesn't line up properly any more. Same thing happened when I tried to install the back, which is a smaller piece. Ended up throwing the whole wad in the garbage in disgust. Working on getting a refund.
Is it possible that I had the wrong kind of solution? The MacBook Invisible Shield came without a squeegee or solution, so I used the leftover solution that came with the iPhone Invisible Shield. If that's true, I spent a lot of time for nothing.
I have the Invisible Shield on my iphone (just for the front) and I like it quite a lot. On the computer, forget it.
I bought the Invisible Shield for my wife's MacBook and I have to tell you I found it impossible to put it on. Very difficult to line it up properly. The skin sticks to the case like glue despite having sprayed the **** out of it with the solution. And I was afraid some of the solution was going to seep into the computer's electronics. I did finally get it lined up, more or less, but there were numerous air bubbles and the squeegee just couldn't get the air bubbles out. I tried to lift up on the plastic but the skin stretches and then it's out of shape and doesn't line up properly any more. Same thing happened when I tried to install the back, which is a smaller piece. Ended up throwing the whole wad in the garbage in disgust. Working on getting a refund.
Is it possible that I had the wrong kind of solution? The MacBook Invisible Shield came without a squeegee or solution, so I used the leftover solution that came with the iPhone Invisible Shield. If that's true, I spent a lot of time for nothing.
Yes I stuck my iPod on the bottom to show how grippy the shield is.
You have use a lot spray; they give you 2 bottles for a reason; you shouldn't worry about the liquids seeping; just keep paper towels handy; you have to use a lot spray, so it's easy to slide the shield around when you apply it. First time I applied I was afraid to use the spray, but then I realized you have to use a lot to get it right. Also spray directed only to the machine to. After you apply it and position it, use the squeegee to squeeze the water and air bubbles out and soak the extra fluid with the paper towels. Don't use for computer for 24 hours and let it dry with with the computer in a /\ shape on your desk. Keep books on the side, so it doesn't sllde.
I'm curious..what happens in the event you want to remove this stuff? Does it leave a nasty, hard (if not impossible) to remove glue stain.
No residue if you are careful; it's possible to have a little bit, but nothing you can't removed with some rubbing alcohol.
Well, now you tell me. They gave me no bottles at all and extremely minimal instructions. I'm still angry about the whole experience. If the company was in my neighborhood I'd throw a brick through their window. This was a birthday present for my wife and now it's a wad of very stuck together plastic in my trash can.
Take it out of the trash, give them a call and they will should sent you everything for free. They actually have pretty good CS.
Though, their instructions are brief, but it does get the point across, IMO.