ProTouch Keyboard Protector, MacBook Pro 15/17" - Arctic Clear
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Customer Review: DOES NOT FIT THE NEW MACBOOKS
Summary: 2 Stars
does not fit the new 15" june macbooks or 17". the F-Keys are in the wrong place, it fits a Tibook g4 BUT NOT THE NEW MACBOOKS BE WARNED. I sent back and had no problems getting my refund and they responded they DO NOT HAVE THE MACBOOK CORRECT SIZE. you have been warned. I give 2 stars for their customer service. understanding no questions asked.Customer Review: extended use results in microscopic plastic deposits on screen
Summary: 1 Stars
Hello,
I purchased a solid black Protouch by iSkin. I recommend finding another manufacturer which does not use plastic materials which eventually deposit onto your MacBook's laptop screen (as it did mine). I have been unable to recover from this by wiping the screen. It appears to be permanent side-effects resulting from legitimate use of the iSkin product.
I used the iSkin ProTouch for about 2 years. I only removed it from the keyboard for basic maintenance outlined in the User's directions (mild soap and water rinse and allowed to fully air-dry).
The final side-effect is a black outline of the keys edges are shown on the laptop screen. Essentially, for each key, the plastic of the iSkin imprinted a rectangular square (border) of black plastic debris which is permanently attached to the screen.
Wiping the display surface with a cloth or approved Apple screen cleaner (and their associated micro-fiber cloths) does not remove the plastic deposits that are outlining the relative positions of individual keys.
In fact, where my thumb touches the space bar, the iSkin developed a rough spot on it's otherwise smooth exterior finish. This spot produced more plastic material which attached to the screen compared to the smooth edges of the individual keys (described above). Now, above the outline of my entire keyboard, is a thumb-sized fuzzy spot on my display located in the exact position as the splotch on the space bar key.
When I reported this to the iSkin company, without even asking me for any further details, their response was the following boilerplate:
"...please know that our Protouch covers underwent several tests to ensure that the material we used wouldn't transfer any of it's material to the screen as we do advise that you can leave the Protouch cover on at all times."
They went on with their dismissive response to say that they think the presence of human oils from human fingers are to blame.
They say: "It could be the presence of any of these [oils, dust, dirt] that may have left an imprint on your screen and since this is on the cover, it could appear that the material of the cover itself did this to your screen."
Considering that I am attuned to such things as human oils on the keyboard (hence the reason I bought a $25 accessory for this very reason), I followed their usage instructions like a Saint.
The bottom line is that iSkin is not in the business of taking responsibility for any undesirable side-effects that may result from the use of their products.
It is definitely the black material from the Protouch that is attached to my display.
I will not become a repeat customer.
I recommend not becoming a first time customer.
(They do not deserve your hard earned money.)
Customer Review: Not even really ProTouch
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered a ProTouch keyboard protector from amazon for a macbook pro. I received a cheap, no name brand clear rubber keyboard cover for a macbook white. it came in a bag that said "Wireless Accessories" on it. that's all it said. the same bag that the no name brand cell phone cases come in. certainly not a presentable package. I was displeased to say the least, and no company name was available for me to ship it back to, or exchange.Customer Review: Doesn't even come close to fitting
Summary: 1 Stars
Bought it for my 17" MacBook and it is inches too big in both dimensions. Can't use it without cutting it down and then you lose the cutouts that allow the cover to close. The company never responded to emails about returning or exchanging.
A total waste of money, will never buy from this company again. Bad product and absolutely no customer support!
Customer Review: Cannot recommend - it stains my laptop screen
Summary: 1 Stars
As a keyboard protector, it works fine.
Unfortunately, the material seems to interact with the LCD display to leave marks.
It has stained my screen with rectangles (one from each protected keycap).
Water does not completely remove the marks on the screen - they appear to be
permanent.