Screen Protector and Skin for 15" MBA?

[xfusejc]

Ended up getting the Obsidian Skin from dBrand, which I really liked the look of in the pictures. The holographic material "is made possible by a ~0.1% composition of a signal-reducing metallic additive", which they haven't found to affect signal and I haven't found it to be the case either in my week+ of daily usage. It also comes with a non-holographic (so non-metallic) skin included, so 2 for the price of 1, in my opinion.

I really enjoy the added grip on the MacBook that comes with it, and there's not really much added weight, which was exactly what I wanted given I wanted to maintain the Air form factor/weight without making it heavier.

Took the pics by the window and at different angles so you could see the holographic effect at play, but honestly, it's very muted when just sitting stationary at my desk, you have to catch it in the light to see the reflection change and it's very striking when you do. Quite pleased with the purchase.

 

[JayMysterio]

Let us know if it ships or if it is a pre order.

I pre ordered from D-Brand and they give no date when the skins are available.

If they fishskyn one is available, I'll give their version of the Palettes collection a try.

I got the DBrand skin

I like the change up, with the keyboard still in Midnight. Going to try this for awhile to avoid the whole fingerprints thing.

I also got the Waterfield Neo Sleeve to carry it in. I like it, wished it was a little deeper, but it does the job & looks nice.

 

[RobbC]

I got the DBrand skin

I like the change up, with the keyboard still in Midnight. Going to try this for awhile to avoid the whole fingerprints thing.

I also got the Waterfield Neo Sleeve to carry it in. I like it, wished it was a little deeper, but it does the job & looks nice.

Nice... I have the midnight as well. went with the dbrand brown leather..

Did you go with Horizontal or Vertical Neo Sleeve? Prefer one or the other?

Thanks

 

[JayMysterio]

Nice... I have the midnight as well. went with the dbrand brown leather..

Did you go with Horizontal or Vertical Neo Sleeve? Prefer one or the other?

Thanks

I went with the horizontal sleeve, because I felt more comfortable getting the Air out of the sleeve in that orientation. The sleeve isn't so much a tight fit, as it's more an exact fit.

 

[MacMandy]

I’m thinking of this one for the starlight.

 

[TinaBelcher]

Personally, I find it a crime to but a stick a skin on your Macbook. That's what wallpapers are for.

 

[MacMandy]

Personally, I find it a crime to but a stick a skin on your Macbook. That's what wallpapers are for.

I think that's a little harsh. Some people like to personalise their devices while adding scratch protection. It's a personal preference surely?

 

[dizmonk]

Unless something has changed, Apple does not recommend using a screen protector on their MacBooks. They state that doing so could damage the display.

What are you talking about? Where did you see this? I've never heard this before. I've been using Macbooks for a decade always with a screen protector. Is there a source for this? Thanks.

 

[dizmonk]

I use a screen protector on my MBA 15". Well I don't use it to protect the screen but more for privacy viewing so people can't see what I'm doing at an angle. I used them on the MacBook Pro prior to this and have always loved it. I also think it takes considerable glare away from Apple's screens which is also nice. Gives it a nice matte finish.

The screen is on in the below photo but the screen protector completely blocks viewing it from an angle.


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Yes I have this too. I don't understand what people are talking about re: Apple says not to use screen protectors on Macs. i don't get it.