[Gamoe]

Anyone have any experience with keyboard protectors for the MacBook like the ZCover TypeOn or the iSkin ProTouch?

Mainly, I'm wondering if they hamper typing in any way or make the typing experience any different or worse than typing on a naked Mac keyboard.

[analogika]

The iSkin is obviously slightly gummy, but I think it's a decent trade-off between spill-resistance and typing feel.

[shanghaied]

I've also wondered about these skins. Does the MacBook run warmer as heat is also released upwards through the keyboard? Also does the skin touch the screen when the lid is closed leaving marks / smudges.

Thank you in advance.

[turntabletux]

Originally Posted by shanghaied 

Also does the skin touch the screen when the lid is closed leaving marks / smudges.

iSkin
I don't think they would release them if they would leave marks on the screen. But still I could be wrong. It says that they are easily washable, but I don't know how often I would make the effort to take it off and wash it. Nevertheless could someone confirm if they do leave marks before I purchase?

[elwood58]

I though I had read somewhere that the air intake for the MacBook is through the keyboard area. Would this not limit cooling to add a skin to the keyboard?

[analogika]

There is no air intake under the keyboard.

[butterfly0fdoom]

But there is a warm breeze that eminates from the keyboard when the fan's running on high speed. But nonehtless, a keyboard skin will not affect cooling.