SXPS 1647 Protection / Upkeep

I'm the proud owner of a new SXPS 1647. Do you guys have any recommendations as to sleeves / screen protectors / anti-glare stuff for this machine? (I have the 9 cell battery.)

My screen seems to be a total dust / lint magnet and the reflections are a bit too much. Plus, I don't want to get scratches on this The styrofoam (or whatever) screen protector that dell sent seems to be leaving residues on my screen and the microfiber sleeve isn't too good at getting those out. Got any tried and tested methods of cleaning these?

EDIT:

I'm looking at
a) Case Logic Sleeve: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QFYDAG
b) LCD protector: http://www.amazon.com/Green-Anti-Glare-Protector-Widescreen-Micro-fiber/dp/B0035JKKY4/
or something by photodon / 3M.

 

Try the ShaggyMAC screen protector. It's a great microfibre cloth for getting marks off the screen and it also protects it from getting marks from the keys on it too.

ShaggyMac, Laptop Screen Protector & Keyboard Cover, Laptop Cleaner & Accessories

 

I bought one of those keyboard plastic protectors (made specifically for the studio xps) from ebay. Seems to work pretty well so far and keeps the marks off my screen.

 

Whats the best keyboard cover for this? I've been using that styrofoam thing for months to be my keyboard cover..The keys are cheap and show grease real easily, regardless of how clean you think they are..

This is my 2nd xps (replacement) and I try to avoid typing on the keys directly as much as I can..But the styrofoam is getting old...I need a more perm solution..

So the ebay ones work? I read they didnt fit...?

 

I use this Sleeve from Dell. I got it on the Daily Deal for $7 a few months ago. Works great. Has a handle, and will store your Brick/Cord. and a few "extras"

5dot Connect Sleeve - Fits Laptop with Screen Sizes Up to 15.6-inch - Black/Red

They, have a Grey/Blue one on sale for $12.64 right now (you still pay for Shipping, though).

And, if your going to order the "Shaggymac", go with the Customizable size: Covers the entire lid
17"-19" Custom Shop Laptop Screen Protector (SPCustom17)
Color Alloy
Width 15 in
Depth 8 3/4 in
Make & Model Dell XPS 1647
Custom Link

Also, here is a 10% coupon you can use for additional Savings: level10

EDIT:
OP, did you see this one @amazon? It's $7.24 w/Free Prime. (And, If your a Student w/a .edu email addy, you can Get Free Prime Shipping for a Year
17" Widescreen Laptop Notebook Sleeve Soft Case (NeoPrene) - $7.24, has decent reviews! : )

Or, go with pretty much the same thing at meritline.com for $6.19/Free Shipping LINK

**I have ordered a few Sleeves in the past for my XPS 1530 & Netbook from Meritline, and they have worked out just fine. Durable, reliable and the affordability factor was extra nice!

Here's another..(sorry, I like Tech Deals) :0 & would prolly fit w/the 9Cell..
17'' Laptop Notebook Shockproof Sleeve - $6.99 FShip Shockproof/memory foam...



Cin...

 

Cin got any info or gems on keyboard skins/covers?

 

hey tenknics. I just searched on ebay for "dell studio xps 16 keyboard cover" and found a few. They are pretty cheap (like $4) and they fit the keyboard almost perfectly (only problem is that the caps lock key on the left is kind of short). Its basically a plastic cover with the molds to fit the studio xps' keys so nothing can get stuck between the keys and you'll be typing on top of the cover.

 

Let me check around for yah! : )

Cin....

 

Thanks, Cin'. I think I'll get the shaggymac. Not too sure about the sleeve yet. How thick is the 5dot sleeve? I want something that's thin and will fit into the laptop compartment of my backpack.

Also, word of warning: The dell sticker on the lid seems to be badly stuck. The 'E' came off a bit just 5 minutes back when I was wiping it. Got any ideas for adhesive? Will normal super glue do?

 

Have the lid assembly replaced. That's... not even funny (I'm still laughing though...). Those letters should not come off under any circumstances. It points to negligence in DELL's quality control process.