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    Invisible Shield

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kinkouin, Jul 27, 2007.

  1. kinkouin

    kinkouin Notebook Geek

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    Havent seen anyone talk about this one...

    Makes any electronic nearly impossible to scratch.

    Http://www.shieldzone.com

    Made out of the same stuff that protects helicopter blades when they rotate at high speeds, it's computer cut to different sizes for different products.

    Mainly I've seen covers for Macbooks and Macbook Pro's, but they do have one for Lenovo X60. However, I did email them asking about covering my T60, and it seems that they might have not been shipping out the X60 one as of yet.

    The prices seem a little steep, but you do get a discount if you buy for 200 dollars or more.

    Also, you can order custom designs, by sending in measurements and a $4.95 fee (I have no clue why, they say its for "sizing" purposes) and then you get a response from them soon. I havent tried this option as of yet, but I intend to, when I get the money to protect my laptop and other electronics.

    The only thing that seems to be the problem that I can see is if you like a matte look on your laptop or other electronics, the Invisible Shield will make it glossy as ever.

    Otherwise, I would recommend this product for your everyday electronic needs against scratches.
     
  2. jujube

    jujube Notebook Deity

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    I just got a similar product for a buck here at J-town in SF.
     
  3. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I personally have one for my ipod video, my sidekick 3, etc...Ia m telling you...this thing is freaking amazing...I've tried the pen test...the knife test...wow nothing gets through this baby...the price is a steal for a product like this. You'll never need to worry about getting your precious LCD screen or precious screen scratched again! There is no other brand or product like it.
     
  4. Liquid Steel

    Liquid Steel Notebook Consultant

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    I've got [most of] the Full Body shield (from ShieldZone) on my LG vx8600. Not a stratch on it, and I work electrical, so it is constantly falling out of my pocket into stuff (24inch deep trenches come to mind).

    I did, however, have to take off the smaller pieces as the edges collected some pocket lint/dust, and drove me crazy, so I pulled em off. Probably less of an issue on a laptop.

    Excelent product, in my opinion. My main gripe is that fingerprints don't wipe off as easily as on a naked device... you kinda have to work to get it off, or just use a damp towel [or breath on it ;)]. Another thing to note is that it is somewhat tacky; not so much that it sticks to things, but on my phone, I can hear the plastic sticking to the keys when I open it.
     
  5. kinkouin

    kinkouin Notebook Geek

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    I do like how they apply it though, spray it, put it on, if you dont like it, take it off and try again.

    They say it lasts around 5 years, if you apply it correctly on the edges and everything.
     
  6. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I've never had any problems with mine...=/.
     
  7. Agent CoolBlue

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    I've never had any problems with mine...=/.
     
  8. acaurora

    acaurora Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I had a InvisibleShield for my Nano - I really loved it. It does have a glossy finish when you put it on, but it looks very nice. The application is somewhat tricky though - you have to use a bit of soapy water to apply it so that you are able to get it *perfectly* on and am able to remove it if you mess up. After the soapy water dries up, there is nothing left to worry about. I loved mine ;)
     
  9. Murdoc

    Murdoc Notebook Evangelist

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    looks good except... they didn' make any for dell 1330 :(
     
  10. stevietennis

    stevietennis Notebook Consultant

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    I have it on my G1P and I love this thing...putting it on, however, not so much.
     
  11. CingKrab

    CingKrab Notebook Enthusiast

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    Best Skins Ever is (supposedly) an identical product, but for much less than Inivisble Shield. I have it on my Nano and it's very good.

    http://www.bestskinsever.com/
     
  12. thevjm

    thevjm Notebook Evangelist

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    Best Skins Ever is the way to go. It is a third of the price, and is pretty much the same. I've got it on my iPod and it's great. I don't think they have MacBook covers though.
     
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  14. kinkouin

    kinkouin Notebook Geek

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    But are they the same protection as Invisible Shield?

    They dont seem to give as much details on the product...

    Cause the main point I like about Invisible Shield seems to be that its nearly impossible to scratch.
     
  15. aeauvian

    aeauvian Notebook Guru

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    Same product. Same scratch resistance, but the BSE DON'T come with the warranty IS's do. I prefer BSE since they are so cheap, but i just got a new VX-8550 phone, and BSE doesn't have skins for them yet. So i had to pay 25 bucks :(. The IS also come with a spray bottle, BSE you have to dip the pieces in water. worries me a LITTLE bit more.
     
  16. stevietennis

    stevietennis Notebook Consultant

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    my shield was 40 bucks =\ but it was worth every penny.