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Mr Kino · Sep 19, 2005, 05:10 PM

http://www.iskin.com/store/I2shop_pt...=products01.db

the reason i ask is because, i thought the computer lets out heat through the keyboard.

rickey939 · Sep 19, 2005, 05:33 PM

I've heard nothing but good things on the iSkin products.

paul w · Sep 19, 2005, 05:49 PM

having had one of the iSkin kypad covers all I can say is: THEY FAIL.

They still build up grease and dirt, and thus leave marks on the screen- exactly what you want them to stop doing.

Sure you could try washing them, but after a while, when they get worn, they look like crap.

I would recommend something like this: http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreensavrz.aspx

Works much better at protecting the screen. That is, if it needs protecting since the albooks aren't as bad as the tibooks.

olePigeon · Sep 19, 2005, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by paul w

I would recommend something like this: http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreensavrz.aspx

Works much better at protecting the screen. That is, if it needs protecting since the albooks aren't as bad as the tibooks.

They even offer custom graphics now!

xi_hyperon · Sep 19, 2005, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by paul w

having had one of the iSkin kypad covers all I can say is: THEY FAIL.

They still build up grease and dirt, and thus leave marks on the screen- exactly what you want them to stop doing.

Sure you could try washing them, but after a while, when they get worn, they look like crap.

I would recommend something like this: http://www.radtech.us/Products/NotebookScreensavrz.aspx

Works much better at protecting the screen. That is, if it needs protecting since the albooks aren't as bad as the tibooks.

I had one of these and loved it... until I left it on the plane while traveling.

jonasmac · Sep 19, 2005, 06:17 PM

I have an iSkin. It collects dust like nothing else. I'd really rather carry the laptop w/o it on, but I don't want to get marks on the screen.

I think Apple just needs to design more clearance between the pb's keyboard and the lcd.

Mr Kino · Sep 19, 2005, 06:23 PM

can you actually still type with the cover on? My main concern is the computer getting too hot.

jonasmac · Sep 19, 2005, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Kino

can you actually still type with the cover on? My main concern is the computer getting too hot.

Yes, you can type. I don't like the way it feels, though. Kinda defeats the purpose of the pb's great keyboard.

Mr Kino · Sep 19, 2005, 06:59 PM

powerbook?!!! Who said i had a powerbook. Lol

paul w · Sep 19, 2005, 07:15 PM

um, you did link to page with 4 powerbooks.

But yeah you can type with it, it just becomes a recepticle for your hands' grease and dirt, as well as doing a fine job of collecting crumbs and lint.

Kenneth · Sep 19, 2005, 09:54 PM

I use the iSkin ProTouch on my Pro keyboard. It's alright. I thought about getting the iSkin for my iBook, but later decided not to.

Well.. OWC sells similar stuff for covering notebook keyboards.

Aussiemac · Sep 20, 2005, 08:06 AM

I work in construction and do not use a cover for the keyboard, my powerbook is always covered in dust and grime, I have no marks or scratches on my screen.
I even took the powerbook on safari in the Serengeti Tanzania last week, drove 1,200 km on dusty and very rough roads, and had no problems.
I have had the powerbook for 14 months and it is great.