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vancenase · Sep 19, 2003, 11:46 PM

what types of screen protectors does everyone use?

i've found a few i like, and wanted everyone's input:

radtech
Laptop ScreensavRz
or
PowerSleevz

acme made
iCovers

powerbookresq
powerpad

any others? what does everyone like? dislike?

mattm42 · Sep 20, 2003, 01:01 AM

I like the Radtech, though I've not tried one. However, to slightly derail, the Radtech 15" "ScreensavRz" and "PowerSleevz" will fit the new 15", right?

docholiday · Sep 20, 2003, 01:15 AM

well, it's a screen protector.. and since both notebooks have the same screen, the model will most likely fit any 15.2" PB..

my 2 cents

aapljack · Sep 20, 2003, 01:36 AM

I have heard very good things about radtech's products and plan to buy a Laptop ScreensavRz. It is suppose to be excellent to clean your screen with as well.

-b

kentuckyfried · Sep 20, 2003, 02:59 AM

is a screen protector even needed?
I thought they fixed the design problem where the keys scuff the LCD...

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by kentuckyfried:
is a screen protector even needed?
I thought they fixed the design problem where the keys scuff the LCD...

you can never be too careful with this pricey machine!

Kahpoosta Kid · Sep 20, 2003, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by vancenase:
what types of screen protectors does everyone use?

i've found a few i like, and wanted everyone's input:

radtech
Laptop ScreensavRz
or
PowerSleevz

acme made
iCovers

powerbookresq
powerpad

any others? what does everyone like? dislike?

OWC's works fine. iClear to clean and polish (Apple's recommendation).

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by Kahpoosta Kid:
OWC's works fine. iClear to clean and polish (Apple's recommendation).

where is the iClear found? i only found something called 'Klear Screen Polish' on OWC's website.

thanks!

pete · Sep 20, 2003, 07:25 AM

I bought an iskin keyboard protector a few months ago and am extremely happy with it. Made of thin silicon which 'hugs' the keys and makes typing softer and quieter, it also serves to protect the screen from smudge marks. And it's nice to be able to just remove it and wash it. Also, you don't need to remove it (like you would a cloth) when you open your laptop - you just start working.

Highly recommended!

good luck

Kahpoosta Kid · Sep 20, 2003, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by vancenase:
where is the iClear found? i only found something called 'Klear Screen Polish' on OWC's website.

thanks!

Yeah, that's it. I use it on my 22" CD and tower case. The screen protector I bought for my daughter's ibook.

Here too: www.themacsmith.com/klear.html

Kahpoosta Kid · Sep 20, 2003, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by pete:
I bought an iskin keyboard protector a few months ago and am extremely happy with it. Made of thin silicon which 'hugs' the keys and makes typing softer and quieter, it also serves to protect the screen from smudge marks. And it's nice to be able to just remove it and wash it. Also, you don't need to remove it (like you would a cloth) when you open your laptop - you just start working.

Highly recommended!

good luck

I dunno.... You're still transferring the grease/wax to the screen inbetween washings(?)

I'd rather have a thin piece of paper/leather to remove upon using the keyboard.

slimmy · Sep 20, 2003, 09:01 AM

I just use the foam pad that Apple shipped the 15"AL with.... why buy anything else?

Slim

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by slimmy:
I just use the foam pad that Apple shipped the 15"AL with.... why buy anything else?

i suppose to waste more money ... and buy something that says 'PowerBook G4' on it

i could just spend $3 on a Sharpie marker ...

Kahpoosta Kid · Sep 20, 2003, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by vancenase:
i suppose to waste more money ... and buy something that says 'PowerBook G4' on it

i could just spend $3 on a Sharpie marker ...

There are those that have.....and those that have not. A piece of Vellum would be fine.

kentuckyfried · Sep 20, 2003, 11:27 AM

heheh...that's what I used for my iBook.

On the subject of cleaning and all...what's wrong with using a dampened paper towel and water to clean and LCD screen, instead of these special screen sprays?

Not to be a cheap bastard or anything, but I don't want to be brain-washed my some particular companies into thinking I need all these extra accessories for maintenance.

Originally posted by slimmy:
I just use the foam pad that Apple shipped the 15"AL with.... why buy anything else?

Slim

schk · Sep 20, 2003, 11:33 AM

I've owned a Radtech protector when I had my TiBook and it was nice. However this time around w/ my new 12" PB. I might just get some WildEepz to provide a little more clearance around the screen. The clearance on the new PB don't make me worry about screen markings like the TiBooks clearance did. It gets cumbersome to keep placing/removing a sheet between the screen when using the laptop, but I'm just lazy

Kahpoosta Kid · Sep 20, 2003, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by kentuckyfried:
heheh...that's what I used for my iBook.

On the subject of cleaning and all...what's wrong with using a dampened paper towel and water to clean and LCD screen, instead of these special screen sprays?

Not to be a cheap bastard or anything, but I don't want to be brain-washed my some particular companies into thinking I need all these extra accessories for maintenance.

I'd say maybe not a sheet of Bounty or such-but something soft-not treated (bleached) paper towels, that could leave a residue. And water (distilled) just dampen. Cheap enuff. Just get it all off your screen!

cbrantly · Sep 20, 2003, 04:56 PM

The best one I've seen is made by JR Hill & Co. They have a vinyl one and a leather one. I haven't used the vinyl one, but the leather one is great.

Click Here to visit JR Hill & Co.

drdocument · Sep 20, 2003, 05:33 PM

I use a plain piece of letter size paper. Works fine.

hillcrest · Sep 20, 2003, 06:07 PM

I looked between the keyboard and the screen of a closed 1.25 Ghz at the apple store and none of the keys touched the screen. There is a small gap all around.

vancenase · Sep 20, 2003, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by drdocument:
I use a plain piece of letter size paper. Works fine.

i guess that would work! i think i was going on an equivalent computer

rotection ratio

i.e.

dell inspiron : piece of paper
apple powerbook : $10-20 piece of something

ercinho · Sep 20, 2003, 08:42 PM

i'm not sure if this will help you as i've rarely seen them outside of japan, but i've been using id east end's bookmark for my various powerbooks for many years now with great success:

http://www.id-ee.co.jp/go/BM4/bm4.html
http://www.id-ee.co.jp/go/BM4/e_bm4.html

plus i've also been using their heatsinks:

http://www.id-ee.co.jp/go/SRD_PBS/srd_PBs.html

-eric

CJG86 · Sep 20, 2003, 09:56 PM

I really like the Macally one which is like a piece of plastic but it is staticly carged so that it sticks to your screen. Check it out here

buffalolee · 11:01 PM

Hi,

I use purplemoo's screen protector. I never have to worry about finger prints and smudges on my LCD screen anymore.

www.purplemoo.com

It works like a screen protector for the Palm, but much bigger. You stick it on the screen, and no worries. So far, I have been using it for 6 months, and it is still a great and excellent purchase.

g3_brandon · Sep 21, 2003, 05:31 PM

I too use the leather screen protector from OWC. It fits the PowerBook perfectly, it looks nice, covers and protects the screen well, and you can type with it on...to the amazement of several onlookers sometimes. You just have to know your keyboard well enough.

nfocus · Feb 12, 2004, 05:57 PM

I bought one for my 12" PowerBook from RadTech and I like it except it doesn't cover the entire keyboard. It is only the size of the screen, so it does its job, but it would look nicer if it covered the entire keyboard. Other than that, I've been happy with it. You can view a photo of it here www.digitaldoodle.com/radtech.html

Daracle · Feb 12, 2004, 06:21 PM

I bought the 15" from Radtech and just got it the other week...So far I am pretty happy.
It cleans the screen like nobody's business and it looks sleek....heh

I find it to be the Bees Knees

all2ofme · Feb 13, 2004, 09:27 AM

I had no marks on my 17" 1GHz machine after four months, and have no marks on my 12" 1GHz after three. I've seen no evidence that they aluminium machines need a screen protector.

My 1GHz Ti had marks after the first week, though.

blacksheep · Feb 13, 2004, 11:17 AM

Coolshield Screensleeve Case

or

Coolshield Screensleeve

bernt · Feb 13, 2004, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by all2ofme:
I had no marks on my 17" 1GHz machine after four months, and have no marks on my 12" 1GHz after three. I've seen no evidence that they aluminium machines need a screen protector.

My 1GHz Ti had marks after the first week, though.

I just discovered grease marks on my PowerBook G4 1.25 that I bought in December, so I will definitely buy a skin, probably the Radtech one.

erlend

Muffin · May 10, 2004, 08:21 PM

Over the years I have faithfully used a screen protector in all my laptops. As a traveling freelance photographer, I have a laptop glued to my body at all times. I have stumbled across some models, which work and others which are useless. Leather screen protectors are useless...Think about it, leather??? They have smudged my screen more times than I can count. Vinyl is a joke...imitation leather...c'mon???

The only screen protector I now use faithfully is the ShaggyMac model. They cover the entire keyboard and palm-rest area, they double as a super soft screen wipe, and they even wipe my camera lenses/optics with awesome results. They are made from an ultra soft micro fiber...very cool and functional.

If you are looking for a product that works try this one. They are also priced great.

www.shaggymac.com

slider · May 10, 2004, 11:15 PM

I have been very happy with my radtech for my 15 Al, liked it so much I got one for my sister when she got her 12 Al, she loves it too.

teknopimp · May 11, 2004, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by vancenase:
what types of screen protectors does everyone use?

i use air.

Dr.Michael · May 11, 2004, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by vancenase:
what types of screen protectors does everyone use?

i've found a few i like, and wanted everyone's input:

radtech
Laptop ScreensavRz
or
PowerSleevz

acme made
iCovers

powerbookresq
powerpad

any others? what does everyone like? dislike?

I use a piece of silk. Bought a piece once for 3$. Its thin, is available in great colors and patterns and does a great job. Looks very nice because it has a metal like shine.

No scratches on my screens since I introduced it on my Pismo (I still have the piece I once bought for 3$ and cut new screen protectors as needed).

Michael

iNeusch · May 11, 2004, 02:56 AM

The guys at Radtech are great, and the products they make are the best

Lancer409 · May 11, 2004, 11:37 AM

yeah, those radtech ones dont fit the whole keyboard palm area, it's about the size of the lcd panel (without the aluminum border/housing) and that kinda sucks.

i got it for 2 reasons

1) i heard of scuffing from keyboards on THIS VERY FORUM

2) I didnt know it came with a piece of synthetic material wedged in...