Moshi ClearGuard MB US Layout (99MO021901)
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Manufacturer: MoshiModel: 99MO021901
Product features:
- High precision molding allows for unparalleled tactile response
- Made with durable, non-toxic engineering-grade thermoplastic urethane
- Completely washable and reusable
- Measures 0.1mm thin (one-fifth the thickness of silicone protectors)
- High transparency film allows backlit keys to shine through
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Customer Review: Highly Recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
When looking for a keyboard cover for my Mac, I originally found the cheapest one that I could find and I bought one for $5. Unfortunately, I found that the back of the silicone on the keyboard cover stuck to the keys and after 3 weeks or so, it actually left a mark on my spacebar where none was there before. I decided it was time to swap it out, and I found this keyboard cover and decided to pull the trigger, even though it cost 3 times as much as the other cover. The price difference shows; this cover fights tighter, is much clearer (essentially completely transparent, minus the little inherent glare of plastic). It is much thinner than the silicone keyboard cover and I am much happier with it.
Other reviewers had complaints about the keyboard cover sliding away, however I have not had this issue. I put the cover on and closed the MacBook and then shook it around vigorously but the keyboard cover didn't slide out. There is, however, some very slight movement of the cover when you're typing. It's not really an issue, and I won't dock the product for it. Be wary: there are some reports that this cover will get a slightly cloudy look after a few months, with varying degrees of success in cleaning the cloudy look off of it. I'm fully willing to have a keyboard cover that doesn't look great, as long as it doesn't leave marks on my keys like the other one does.
Another complaint I've seen about this product (and any other keyboard cover) is that it traps heat inside your MacBook and it muffles sound. As to the sound, I guess it would theoretically dampen the sound output, but I haven't noticed anything in anecdotal use. However, I can attest to the claims that keyboard covers trap heat, potentially damaging your MacBook, and that is false. I have smc fancontrol, which allows me to monitor the speed that my MacBook's fan is running at and I can monitor the temperature of the CPU (the hottest part of any computer). My idling temperature and speed without AND with the cover is the exact same, with temperatures ranging from 100-110F and fan speed of 2000rpm. When using CPU intensive tasks like gaming, (I ran Dragon Age: Origins at highest settings), the CPU temperature was 180-190F and fan speeds were running at 4000-4500rpm, which is also the exact same ranges I got when I ran the game without any keyboard cover on. So while the keyboard may be designed to vent heat more efficiently, using a keyboard cover will not noticeably trap heat in your macbook. The keyboard area might get hot, but the only parts that can be damaged by heat are the internal components, and those run at the same temperature with and without the keyboard cover on. Even if the keyboard cover does reduce ventilation, your computer is smart enough to compensate by running the fan speeds higher. And don't worry about running down the fan's life, most PCs run at a constant 4000rpm (next time you're next to a PC laptop, stop and listen to see if you can hear the fans) anyways, and the MacBook only ramps up to 4000+rpm when needed.
Pros:
+ Very clear cover
+ Protects your keyboard from getting dust and crumbs into the holes (and potentially from liquid spills)
+ Fits very well
+ Does not slide out of the computer when computer is lifted up and shaken in all directions
Cons:
+ On the expensive side
+ Some slight movement when typing
+ Anecdotal reports that the keyboard cover will get cloudy on the outside after a few months
Bottom Line:
Highly recommended product, keeps your keyboard safe, and does not damage any internal parts of the computer. And you can probably avoid the cloudy problem if you take it off and wash it every once in a while.
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