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Palm Rest Cover/Skin for New MBPs?

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macphoto861

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I've always had a problem with my hands corroding the palm rest area on my laptop computers, and for my past few MBPs I've used Best Skins Ever. But it looks like they are defunct now. Any other good recommendations for palm rest protection?
 
I’m looking for the same, in a matte transparent version. I’ve seen some color options, but not clear.

I tend to like watch straps with a metal buckle, and I don’t want that dinging up my SG finish.
 
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mousouchop said:
I’m looking for the same, in a matte transparent version. I’ve seen some color options, but not clear.
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Yeah, same here... I'm not looking for something flashy or decorative, just a transparent matte finish that blends in would be perfect.
 
mousouchop said:
I’m looking for the same, in a matte transparent version. I’ve seen some color options, but not clear.

I tend to like watch straps with a metal buckle, and I don’t want that dinging up my SG finish.
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I had an extra set of palm rest skins from Best Skins Ever in a drawer, and discovered that they mostly fit the new MBP. The corner radius of the case appears to be exactly the same, and the skins cover most of the palm rest area. The only problem is that they're 1-2mm too tall, so they encroach on the recessed keyboard area, but that excess can easily be trimmed off.

Of course, Best Skins Ever is apparently out of business, but if you can find some other palm rest protection that is designed for the i9 16", it can serve as a holdover until a properly-sized product is released.
 
golfnut1982 said:
UPPERCASE on Amazon, but they are not showing the new MBPs yet.
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I'm a little disheartened that, with Best Skins Ever apparently gone, I've been unable to find a similar product (transparent matte finish), but it looks like Uppercase (which appear to be opaque, colored to match the silver or space grey) might be the next best thing.

Do you have these installed on your computer? My main concern is that in the photos they look a little thick. Apple admonishes us to not put stuff like keyboard covers or trackpad/palm rest protectors on these computers because they could interfere with the tight tolerances of the closed screen, but the BSE skin is thin enough that I don't really see this as a concern. Hopefully the Uppercase is too.
 
macphoto861 said:
I'm a little disheartened that, with Best Skins Ever apparently gone, I've been unable to find a similar product (transparent matte finish), but it looks like Uppercase (which appear to be opaque, colored to match the silver or space grey) might be the next best thing.

Do you have these installed on your computer? My main concern is that in the photos they look a little thick. Apple admonishes us to not put stuff like keyboard covers or trackpad/palm rest protectors on these computers because they could interfere with the tight tolerances of the closed screen, but the BSE skin is thin enough that I don't really see this as a concern. Hopefully the Uppercase is too.
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Yes, they are quite nice. I have had this on for 2 years and no issues. I'm bummed UPPERCASE does not have them out by now.
 
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UPPERCASE told me

"Hello, Yes, we will be releasing products for the newly announced MacBook Pro 14" and 16". We expect to release by the end of November. Customer Services UPPERCASEDesigns" ?​

 
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