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    invisibleSHIELD for MacBook

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by dancebabe9008, Jun 15, 2008.

  1. dancebabe9008

    dancebabe9008 Notebook Consultant

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    Has anyone tried an invisibleSHIELD for their MacBook? Is it worth the $54.95 for Full Body Coverage? Or any of the others?
    Standard Coverage $39.95
    Wrist Rest Coverage $24.95
    Battery Coverage $17.95

    I've heard about discoloration on the white MacBooks, which is just what I purchased. Is this true? Can anyone give me any information on it? If it is true, it would be a main reason for buying this. Thanks.

    Also, (this question isn't related to the above topic) how long can MacBooks last? I'm hoping mine will last four years.
     
    dancebabe9008, Jun 15, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    For the last part,it depends on how you take care of it unless you have a lemon.4 years is not hard IMHO.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 15, 2008
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  3. dancebabe9008

    dancebabe9008 Notebook Consultant

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    Taking care of it in what sense? Thanks!
     
    dancebabe9008, Jun 16, 2008
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  4. TheCarLessDriven

    TheCarLessDriven Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can I get a link to these products??
     
    TheCarLessDriven, Jun 16, 2008
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  5. dancebabe9008

    dancebabe9008 Notebook Consultant

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    dancebabe9008, Jun 16, 2008
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  7. dancebabe9008

    dancebabe9008 Notebook Consultant

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    Great! Thanks.
     
    dancebabe9008, Jun 16, 2008
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  8. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have that product for my Macbook Pro and like it very much. Ordering directly from the company that makes it, however, is a completely different story. It took them more than three weeks to ship my order, and that was only after I had initiated a PayPal dispute for an unreceived product.

    If you want to purchase one, buy from one of their authorized resellers instead.
     
    saturnotaku, Jun 16, 2008
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  9. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    I have the wrist rest cover. It's great I only wish I would've gotten the full body cover when I first got the laptop. O well.
     
    stealthsniper96, Jun 16, 2008
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  10. passive101

    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    They're great for screens to protect them. They do not protect from abuse such as dropping or abuse.
     
    passive101, Jun 16, 2008
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  11. dancebabe9008

    dancebabe9008 Notebook Consultant

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    Do I still need to worry about discoloration?
     
    dancebabe9008, Jun 16, 2008
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    If you don't want to pay a premium for that... you should look into Best Skins Ever. I'm pretty sure they're essentially the same material, only difference is you get a Lifetime Warranty with IS. But with BSE, you're only paying about half the price. I have a BSE on my Macbook Pro for about 3 months now and I've no complaints so far.
     
    Jonnycake, Jun 17, 2008
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  13. xprohx

    xprohx Notebook Evangelist

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    I have used the invisible shield as well as the best skins ever shield. They are the same material and have almost identical cut. They both work as intended and protect the macbook very well from scratches and scuffs. You don't have to worry about discoloration. The skin will get more discolored than your macbook. This is from experience.
     
    xprohx, Jun 17, 2008
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