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Seeking skin (Wrapsol, Zagg, etc) recommendations for my new MBA
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i have the BestSkinsEver full body skin on my 11" air. I've been using BSE on all my electronics and it has never failed me. I personally like how it makes the laptop glossy, but moreover, how it gives some grip to the hardware.
Anyway, I like BSE in general because their products are relatively cheap (cost-wise). Specifically, though, for the MB air, I like how it provides skins not only for the usual top/bottom/palmrest/trackpad but also both sides (by the ports) and the back side (where it's black). I was hoping they'd at least give the option of having skins for the empty areas around the keyboard and around the screen (bezel) for ultimate protection but it's fine as is.
Anyway, I like BSE in general because their products are relatively cheap (cost-wise). Specifically, though, for the MB air, I like how it provides skins not only for the usual top/bottom/palmrest/trackpad but also both sides (by the ports) and the back side (where it's black). I was hoping they'd at least give the option of having skins for the empty areas around the keyboard and around the screen (bezel) for ultimate protection but it's fine as is.
Over the last year, I have tried about all of the skins on my iPad and MacBook Air. I like Wrapsol for the aluminum (just to be complete, PowerSupport is IMO the best iPad screen protector). Wrapsol has more of a sparkly matte finish that really hides fingerprints and provides excellent grip. The others (BSE, phantom and iCarbon) are all fine, just different products. For me, Wrapsol is the clear winner, with BSE in a distant second place.
no, they have no warranty. but i told them that my last iphone 4 front skin was faulty (grain inside the skin material) and they simply replaced it for free. even free shipping to germany.
edit: i want to add that i'm in no way affiliated to bse
edit 2: does anybody know another skin which covers more than top, bottom, trackpad, wrist rests, sides? what about around the keyboard or the bezel or the individual keyboard keys? does something like that exist?
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So far, I've had:
iPad:
-Cheapie $2 Protector
-MediaDevil Matte Protector
-ZAGG IS *final*
iPhone:
-Power Support (Crystal)
-ZAGG Full Body
-SGP Fully Body (Crystal) *final*
MBA:
-Wrapsol *final*
I could not be more pleased with the Wrapsol I bought. Not only did it go on easier than every other install on my devices, but it saved me tons of $$ on "testing" other brands.
Seriously, take the chance, go Wrapsol!
P.S. Wrapsol is also running a deal right now for the new MBA. I snagged mine for $30 instead of $50 even if they did nail me with the $7 shipping since I didn't spend $35 on the order. Well worth it, and I am pleased with the final product.
iPad:
-Cheapie $2 Protector
-MediaDevil Matte Protector
-ZAGG IS *final*
iPhone:
-Power Support (Crystal)
-ZAGG Full Body
-SGP Fully Body (Crystal) *final*
MBA:
-Wrapsol *final*
I could not be more pleased with the Wrapsol I bought. Not only did it go on easier than every other install on my devices, but it saved me tons of $$ on "testing" other brands.
Seriously, take the chance, go Wrapsol!
P.S. Wrapsol is also running a deal right now for the new MBA. I snagged mine for $30 instead of $50 even if they did nail me with the $7 shipping since I didn't spend $35 on the order. Well worth it, and I am pleased with the final product.
If You Want
Something different, Google Mach3 Composites, tough as zagg etc, but better looking I think
Something different, Google Mach3 Composites, tough as zagg etc, but better looking I think
If you don't mind changing the appearance of your mac, the iCarbon skins go on super easily and look amazing. No effort, really. It's a high-quality, thick layer of top of the line 3M self adhesive vinyl. No dust bumps, nothing.
Get the iCarbon skin: icarbons.com
it is truly amazing and have not reverted to invisible shield since starting using them
I'm getting the equivalent at the ghost armour kiosk, and having them install it. Macbook Air with black carbon fiber....you can never be too black or two thin.