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Which keyboard covers do you suggest?

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nathandn

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I received my 13" rMBP last week, and have noticed that dust and other particles have started to pile up between the keys and on top of them, so I sought out to buy a keyboard cover.

So far, I'm thinking of getting the Moshi Keyboard Cover, found here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/T...rotector-for-aluminum-macbook-and-macbook-pro

My only concerns are heat trapping and having the cover touch the screen when the laptop is closed, causing marks on the screen.

I was wondering if any of you guys have the cover and could tell me your experience OR are there any other alternatives that I could try to keep my keyboard dirt-free?
 
Have you seen this Apple warning regarding palm rests and keyboard covers?

There seems to be an issue with the rMBP's screen and the clearance with the keys.
 
I'd avoid them, given the tight tolerances with the MBP, I think you may be asking for trouble.
 
As others say avoid them

nathandn said:
I received my 13" rMBP last week, and have noticed that dust and other particles have started to pile up between the keys and on top of them, so I sought out to buy a keyboard cover.

So far, I'm thinking of getting the Moshi Keyboard Cover, found here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/T...rotector-for-aluminum-macbook-and-macbook-pro

My only concerns are heat trapping and having the cover touch the screen when the laptop is closed, causing marks on the screen.

I was wondering if any of you guys have the cover and could tell me your experience OR are there any other alternatives that I could try to keep my keyboard dirt-free?
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Spray out with a can of compressed air as needed. Computers get dusty it is a byproduct of the electrostatic field they generate not a lot you can do about it..
 
nathandn said:
I received my 13" rMBP last week, and have noticed that dust and other particles have started to pile up between the keys and on top of them, so I sought out to buy a keyboard cover.

So far, I'm thinking of getting the Moshi Keyboard Cover, found here:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/T...rotector-for-aluminum-macbook-and-macbook-pro

My only concerns are heat trapping and having the cover touch the screen when the laptop is closed, causing marks on the screen.

I was wondering if any of you guys have the cover and could tell me your experience OR are there any other alternatives that I could try to keep my keyboard dirt-free?
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Moshi keyboard covers are the best by far, have tried them all. No heat difference on or off, it's good insurance against accidental spills and finger crud that eventually builds up over the years - duster or no duster.

Can't speak about the tolerances of the retinas, but the moshi is so thin, don't really see how tolerance would be a problem.

Even using a moshi keyboard cover on the mini wifi mac keyboard as the last one I used broke down because of crud build up (and yes my hands are usually clean..)
 
Troneas said:
Because they sell other models aside from the rmbp?
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no the Moshi cover they sell in the Apple Store is for retina too

Manufacturer Note
Fits the following models: 13-in. MacBook and MacBook (unibody); 13-in. MacBook Pro (unibody) and 13-in. MacBook Pro with Retina display; 15-in. MacBook Pro (unibody) and 15-in. MacBook Pro with Retina display; 17-in. MacBook Pro 17 (unibody); 13-in. MacBook Air
 
thewap said:
Moshi keyboard covers are the best by far, have tried them all. No heat difference on or off, it's good insurance against accidental spills and finger crud that eventually builds up over the years - duster or no duster.

Can't speak about the tolerances of the retinas, but the moshi is so thin, don't really see how tolerance would be a problem.

Even using a moshi keyboard cover on the mini wifi mac keyboard as the last one I used broke down because of crud build up (and yes my hands are usually clean..)
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Purchased one, saw outline of keyboard cover on screen, discarded soon after.
 
I don't use any keyboard cover, As other have said, the clearances of the screen and the keyboard are incredibly tight, and the screen glass itself is wafer (less than 1mm) and unlike the older MBPs there is no additional piece of glass to protect the screen.
 
I used their keyboard cover on my cMBP years ago but it became cloudy so I binned it. Not used one since, however I do use their palm guard (but not the trackpad guard that's included)
 
maflynn said:
I've read this issue too many times to consider a keyboard cover at this point.
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I get far too much enjoyment using all my Macs, iPads and iPhones just as they come out of the box.

Apple's done a brilliant job with ergonomics and the tactile experience. I'm not about to muck it up... :)
 
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