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    Keyboard Protector and Case

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by imMACulate, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. imMACulate

    imMACulate Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey everyone,

    I'm looking for the best keyboard protector (silicone) and best hard case that snaps onto the laptop.

    thanks in advance
     
  2. MKang25

    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    Google incase or speck hardcase or satin shells those are the two best pretty much the same. So flip a coin and chose one of those brands.
     
  3. imMACulate

    imMACulate Notebook Evangelist

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    ^^^ that was three..any tips on keyboard covers?
     
  4. MKang25

    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    Cant help you with the keyboard covers dont really use them myself because I like the feel of the naked keyboard on the MBP :D
     
  5. CanadianDude

    CanadianDude Notebook Deity

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    I have the clear speck case and it is excellent. I've had it on for almost a year and it has protected my baby from multiple scratches and dings. The outside still looks new thanks to the case. I take the case off once a month to clean and dust that got stuck underneath, but it's not a big deal.

    As for keyboard protectors, I used to have the moshi clearguard. I believe it is sold on apple's website. It is very good at first, can't even notice a difference in typing. But overtime my fingerprint oils built up on the protector to the point where I couldn't see the letters. Impossible to clean so I just threw it away and am going naked. Keyboard gets a little shiny so what...you paid good money to use the computer...not overprotect it.

    The speck hard case is a good investment though...and I suggest getting clear so the beauty of the machine can still come through the plastic. The colored/satin ones hides the beautfullness of the computer.
     
  6. Brain191

    Brain191 Notebook Consultant

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    While we are on cases, anyone have any recommendations for a softcase to put a uMB in so I can carry it in my back pack?
     
  7. CanadianDude

    CanadianDude Notebook Deity

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    The 13" Incase sleeve. Very good quality, I have used it since 2007 and the case still looks new. Nice plush neoprene with very soft interior. Althought if you put a speck case on there it might be a tight fit, and you might want a 15" sleeve to house the speck case as well.
     
  8. g00eY

    g00eY Notebook Geek

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    I use the booq Taipan and the Moshi Clearguard. Both are very legit products, in my opinion.