Macbook Black

Hi all, I just receive my MACBOOK today and I regretted i got it in black so anybody who is looking to buy one don't get it in black, after playing with it for a few hours i can see my prints on all over the letters....now I need to find something to wipe those off any recommendations? Anyway the macbook is great and I am enjoying it!!

 

Just about any microfiber cloth should work fine (there's some packages of iKlear specifically designed for this which include some cleaning fluid too).

 

hows the keyboard? are all the keys 100% flex free, even if you press down on it?

 

yes its flex free so far....thanks zadillo any specified link so i can purhcase on line??

 

If you don't have a computer or electronics store near by, you can also purchase a microfiber cloth from just about any optical shop.

 

Yo RayDog.

Does the keyboard, build quality feel IBM thinkpad level? Would you mind posting pics? Im looking to buy the white but everyone is sold out here...and only has black till Friday.

 

Why dont you use some kind of protecting film? Cleaning the Macbook every other minute is not cool.

 

where can I get those films anyway i will try to post some pics but i am having a heck of a time playing and configuring it. never own an IBM so can't compare

 

I never heard of any for the keyboard yet, nor have I even ever seen any for a notebook at all.

 

iSkin (makers of the iPod EVO skins) have made a skin for the iBooks and Powerbooks keyboards for a while now. They are working on a version for the MacBook right now according to their web site.

 

After a few weeks of using the blackbook, the smudges seem to get less...or they just stopped bothering me. You can buy an invisible shield from shieldzone.com and cover the palmrest, trackpad and mouse button. Ebay aslo has a keyboard cover for the macbook.

 

what color are those shieldzone thing.....is it hard to apply them on?? any pictures or info would be nice thanks guys

 

I can't comment on these, but I saw Marware had a MacBook Protection Pack that you might want to check out (it's basically a sort of leather guard for the wristrests, as well as a cover to put over the keys (which I think is mainly to keep any oils from the keys from marking up the screen):

http://www.marware.com/cgi-bin/WebO...catalogCatID=224&wosid=tfwYVWCkrvktrynlR9spsg

Many people sell the iKlear packs, but here's the link to their site so you can see what it is (they sell it online as well):

http://www.klearscreen.com/

-Zadillo

 

The InvisibleShield stuff is transparent, so it doesn't have a color itself:

http://www.shieldzone.com/category/laptops/

(you'll have to scroll down a bit to get to the MacBook stuff). They have multiple options - i.e. you can just get something to protect the bottom or top, or something to protect the whole thing including the wristrests, etc.

I don't know how hard they are to apply, but if they are like the invisible shields for the iPod, they are usually not too difficult to remove and reapply if you have any problems.

-Zadillo

 

They have two versions

1. Standard, This has adds protection for the trackpad, trackpad button, palmrest area, and the top outer case.

2. Total coverage, this adds protection for the entire thing except the keyboard and screen.

The product isn't cheap, both of them, however you get a lifetime warranty, meaning if it gets bad, you can just send it in for a free replacement.

It's pretty nice and fairly simple to apply, however I'd recommend getting a friend to help in the application of the top outercase and apply it the long way.

 

what do u mean by apply it the long way? I have just bought the whole coverage for like 55 bux but it doesn't protech keyboard and screen?? that kinda sux

 

before applying the shield zone you guys know do I have to clean the macbook with something?? If so with what? I also ordered the notebook screensavrz from radtech is that good enuff to protech the screen??

 

I never heard of that before, but as long as it doesn't drip down the screen, has no alcohol or ammonia it should be fine.

I applied mine on when it was new, and wasn't dirty. They give you a small bottle of spray that helps the film stick better, it takes about 24 hours to set than. Now on Blackbooks, the film gives it a glossy like look.

 

hey rayray post pics piz.....cmon this is no fair....

 

Oh wow, I just noticed something.

I took a look at my palmrest just now, and its got yellow like everywhere that my palm rests on, so naturally being a bit nervous about it being the case that the color is showing from, I peeled some of my SheildZone off to look underneath, and it's still white like the day I got it new. So I'm happy I bought invisibleshield

So I would HIGHLY recommend ShieldZone right now.

 

I used to pick up this stuff from our local Mom and Pop Apple retailer to clean my iBook.

 

Excellent product, however expensive for what you get. I use Monster ScreenClean from Radio Shack, now in this link this isn't the exact product I have, but pretty much the same. http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...lean&kw=monster+screenclean&parentPage=search

Its 3x the amount of iKlear as well as it comes with its own microfiber cloth, it works great. Contains no Alcohol or Ammonia, and does not drip down the screen which could drip into openings which is bad!

Anyways the exact product name is Monster ScreenClean Display Cleaning kit. For 19.99, its also available at local radioshacks if you have one nearby.

 

Wow thats not very good lol. Well, either way if I get one i wont be resting my palms on it when typing.

But the black wont have this issue right? but you said the black matte finish fades?

Cant believe this cheap parts apple put into it.

 

Like I said, I'm not sure if Apple addressed the matte issue on the blackbooks yet, besides I thought you were getting white anyways. I'm just saying I'm happy I paid the money for Shieldzone, it was worth the money.