I installed a Best Skins Ever on my MacBook Pro and have been really pleased with the results. I've used BSE on some of my other devices including ipods, psp, iphone, etc etc. However, I never applied such a large one and was worried about the look of it. However, after seeing some other scratched up MBP's I decided to give it a go.
Installation was the same as any other device, just more painstaking due to the size of the sheets. I spent about 20 minutes on each piece aligning, squeegeeing, and drying. The one thing I will say is be careful pulling the pieces off the backing if you decide to skin your laptop. The larger pieces make it easier to stretch. I stretched my palm rest piece a tiny bit. It didn't affect things, but it might had if it were stretched more.
The one thing I like about the BSE MacBook Pro skin over Invisible Shield's is it covers more of the palm rest, and it's one sheet. I took some quick pics with my camera phone, but I'll try and post some higher res pictures later if there's interest. Highly recommended for $27, and I actually like the look of my MBP with it on.
It sort of looks like there are streaks from the sunlight and the camera lens, but it really is prety flawless. No air bubbles, either. I have a tiny one on the palm rest which I'm sure will go away in a couple of days.
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QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant
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ValkyrieLenneth Notebook Evangelist
I think this type of skin will reduce heat dispassion ability of MPB's chassis, yes ?
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QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant
I don't think anyone's ever posted any concrete evidence...though I would believe it if it were a degree or two. And the fan isn't blocked. I use smc fan control, so it's not really a concern..
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I just put one of these on my Black MacBook and am expecting one for my MB Air shortly. Love them!
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Looks nice. Does the shield cover the bottom of the notebook?
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QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant
I may take some higher res ones for reference for others. I always like checking out what a product looks like before I buy it. -
Personally I dont think I'd like something like that. I really like the fact that the MBP isn't glossy, and making it glossy, is something I wouldn't do.
Guess it kinda comes down to whether or not end user like glossy things or not. -
For me it comes down to an extra layer of protection for my devices to prevent scratches/scuffs. Although I'm not a fan of the glossy, I'm ok with it due to the other benefits.
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I might order one of these.
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QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant
I like my stuff to stay pristine if possible. I wasn't sure I'd love the glossy look, but it actually looks pretty good. I'm used to it. -
No need for that on my macbook pro, just do not put it in the situation where it can get scratched.
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I agree with the post above. I've had my macbook pro for almost a year and never had a problem with scratches.
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I have had this type of shield on a white and black macbook. It really helped to bring some peace of mind when I let others use my mac. The skin on the white macbook started to get dirty/yellow on the edges however.
Post more pics, I was thinking about putting this on my MBP -
I posted a few pictures of the Invisible Shield on my Macbook a few weeks ago.
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stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?
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The Invisible Shield has a lifetime replacement guarantee, which I feel is worth the higher price.
Just send your old shield in, and they'll send a new one back. -
I'm sure you can't peel it off and send it back in and ask for a replacement 'just because it got crappy'..
From the photos of Jon's InvisibleShield gallery, it seems like the skin is cut into different pieces leaving gaps in between skins on certain surfaces. The BSE skin that I've seen however is tailored-cut in one whole piece with proper cutouts though.
Can't see why you would need warranty on a piece of plastic though.. -
is it possible to post some pictures of the bottom of your macbookpro with the skin applied?
Is the bottom a solid piece or multiple pieces, and does it cover the battery too? (Does the battery have it's own piece?) -
stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?
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Yes, there are multiple pieces......how else would you get the battery out.
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QueenOfSpades Notebook Consultant
The bottom of BSE is 2 pieces - a piece for the battery, and a large piece with a cutout for the rest. My camera broke while I was on Fraser Island. I can snap it with my cell phone later.
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It's 3 pieces, one for the case, one for the battery, and one for the memory compartment door. The coverage of the skin are somewhat like the attachment below..
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Ok, I meant by 1 piece the area surrounding the memory card door, because I have seen one that is four. To picture it, look at that mockup above and draw lines straight up and down along side the battery/memory door vertically, which I think just kills the clean look on the bottom.
Well that is good, maybe if I do get macbook pro ill get a BSE and just skip the trackpad one because I don't imagine it will glide as smoothly. -
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can u post more pictures?
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^i cant sleep without doing that
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personally i don't think glossy looks good on silver at all. how many glossy silver gadget do you see out there? it's kinda gross to think about it lol. i think matte finish on MBP makes it look elegant.
at least it's not like 3rd party ipod cases. those things are super ugly and defeats the purpose of having a nice look gadget like ipod. i usually get rid of my gadgets after 3-4 years so there's no point in keeping it pristine condition beyond that. i usually take care about my stuff so excessive wear or damage has never been an issue.
protection is overrated and only serves to make $$ for 3rd party accessory manufacturers. if you actually did something that would cause the ipod to break say dropping it on a concrete ground then i doubt those plastic casing would be of much help. -
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In regards to gadgets, it's equally important to protect your investment. If you personally don't care to keep your devices in near pristine condition that's fine, but to call it overrated is just silly.
If you were in the market for a used MacBookPro and you had your choice between one that is scratched and banged up, or one that's had a skin on it and only had minor scuff marks, which are you going to choose?? The choice should be obvious.
Before getting a skin on my original iPhone, I continually dropped it because it would literally slip out of my hand. With an Invisible Shield on it, I didn't drop it once, and it actually helped to keep fingerprints to a minimum.
PLEASE know what you're talking about before you offer opinions which are wrong. I get the "Full Intended Experience" out of all my devices whether or not they have a case on them, however with BSE or Invisible Shield skin, it's next to impossible NOT to get that full experience. -
as ive already mentioned in previous post the bulk of depreciation will occur w/ hardware and not cosmetic imperfections. i will gladly choose the one in mint condition but it will not warrant a heavy premium.
although i've not seen or used a device with BSE i'm well educated enough to analyze and understand from information and pictures posted online. that is unless you want to argue that the user experiences such as the one written by OP is inaccurate i doubt first hand experience will be much of a surprise
my main points were 1) i didn't find glossy on silver matte finish was attractive. 2) protective cases IN GENERAL defeated the purpose of getting such stylish but non-rugged high tech gadgets in first place.
"intended experience" also means looking and feeling like how it was intended to look/feel. cuz frankly glossy silver looks horrible TO ME (OPINION OPINION YES MY OPINION).
lastly PLEASE realize that you've offered your opinion and i've offered mine. you're not in any position to judge which opinions are wrong or which ones are right. i can see that you're very passionate about the product but you don't need to be such an ass defending the product sheesh. -
We aren't trying to say your opinion is wrong, we are just merely trying to point out how ridiculously absurd it is. -
again you're entitled to your own opinion and i am to mine. what's ridiculously absurd to you may not be to others. what's important and necessary to you may be ridiculously stubborn to others.
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2) This one I disagree with because the BSE/Invisible Shield skins still allow the original aesthetics of the device to come through.
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Best Skins Ever on my MacBook Pro
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by QueenOfSpades, Jul 21, 2008.