Hey just got a macbook alu 13inch a few weeks ago, and so far the only accessory i've bought is a green hard shell case from speck, but I also wanna protect my screen, keyboard and the trackpad. I also heard that invisible shield will provide the best protection, know anywhere I can find this? Thanks in advance.

nope.. i dun think so.. cuz got some ppl got scratches on the mb AFTER putting the shell thinggie... and also bent the corner of the mb... find somewhere in the threads

yea tried... but nobody was really specific... anyways are there more choices to buy mac accessories besides the internet and machines shop in malaysia?

You do not like machines? Well, you can go to Low Yat Plaza's Mac Studio.

I think other non-Apple computer shops do sell the accessories you wanted.

bro, the hard case tat cause it tat not inviShield...

i'm using inviSkin from bestskinever... very good, recommended

This post has been edited by hapa: Apr 21 2009, 12:24 AM

Found this at machines. http://www.pawasapo.co.jp/products/mac/pbf...fb444c25fda439f
Really wonder this kind of protection film nice or not... since i dont like the see thru case.

no i like machines but just wondering if there are more apple shops so that i can have a variety of choices to choose from before i purchase.. thanks for replying!

i did not see any link to macbook unibody.. i believe that's the one u bought right ?

Invisible Shield From ZAGG (54.95 USD) (full body coverage)
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-...ins-shields.php

InviSkin from BestSkinsEver
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Hello Masters...... I'm new to mac.... I have bought the MBP few days ago and just wondering that the speck see through hard shell cover would it scratch my MBP as well...? please give me some inputs thank you...

actually the hard shell is something like the crystal shell we applied to our HP
so, after time to time, small dust particle will be accumulated between The MBP and the cover
n will cause minor scratches

To avoid this type of scratches, it is advisable to removed the cover once a week n clean the cover and ur MBP to removed those dust particles..

guys where can I get the hard shell for a my macbook....I understand that the hard shell from Speck for the 13" MBP is not released yet...but where can I get speck products?

i don't really recommend speck if you are lazy to clean it regularly. i bought a speck see thru for my gf's new white macbook last year. after about a week, there were small scratches all over the surface. I'd recommend protective film since it doesnt ruin the design of the mac. though it will get quite ugly and turn yellow ( the film) after a while. at least you dont risk scratching the mac

i agreed with voonz is saying that why i dont use any hard shell on my mb.. thinking of getting the film but Invisible Shield is very expensive, around rm200. that's too much for a layer of film.

I just visit Zagg website and search for their reseller in Malaysia come out the following address:

Tan Alliance Trading Co., Ltd.
29, Jalan Jintan,
Taman Supreme Cheras,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia

Hope this will help the tread starter....

Hi Mizo...... and Voonz......

Thank you so much for your inputs about the speck hard shell... sincerely appreciate it.... and now I'm wondering that what am I gonna do with the yellow and the clear hard shell that I have bought.... for my mbp..... my mistake I should have read the threads before....

you could sell it back at garage sales. someone definately wants it.

U r welcome,
for sure if u sell the hard shell at garage sale sure gt ppl buy one
juz like my fren, which his school, uses Macbook by the way, majority of the students uses Hard shell over the Film kind
Cause of rug usage of bringing around without a Sleeve or bag

This might be the right thing for you.
http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/reviews/invis...macbook-review/

That's just a review. To buy it,
http://www.zagg.com/

guys where can I buy speck products here? I don't mind cleaning it once every week....

the around the corner Mac+iPod Discovery Week Which is gonna held at Midvalley from 1st - 5th July

The apple reseller in Lowyat (if not mistaken)

or the last resort Apple Online Store ( expensive by around Rm 70)

there is a forumer selling speck hardshell for rm128/rm138, i believe..

Guys, any other place selling zagg?

i think any apple shop got sell the speck products. very easy to find.

im using the speck seethru here. i clean it like once in two weeks like that, but up until now no scratches at all. only the shell itself scratch.

honestly i dun like the shell itself, but i like using it. now i dun care if i put my MBP on a dirty table or something . since i hate the shell, i dun mind if it has scratches. instead if i use those leather shells, if scratch/koyak/kotor sakit hati oo

i'm using Incase soft shell after getting it from Apple Sg store. Looks better than those hard shell.

i wonder why people are looking for the invisible shield? even if you have it on and drop your macbook/MBP it'll still cause dent, doesnt that defeat the purpose of having it on albeit it protecting from scratches?

lol my exact reason not to go for invisible shield . aside from the price, that is.

so The verdict is
Speck case - gud for protection such as drop but will cause minor scratch
Invisible shield - gud for prevent scratch but once drop, u will welcome a "bruise" for ur alu macbook

so can we put invisible shield to prevent scratch then put on a speck cover on it to prevent "bruise" if drop
juz a un-logical thinking, no flaming....

saw someone put the invisible shield on an iphone and then tried an iphone spec casing on it,didnt work. verdict: the casing are made ngam ngam for the iphone but for the notebook im not sure,it does make the notebook thicker,anyone care to clarify?

if wanna use speck case, juz clean it once in a while so wont scratch

yeah i think invisible shield + casing would work, got some room. but expensive la hehe. if invisible shield cheap i do like this already.

the invi shield cost around 59USD = Rm 190 + 168 for speck case (around) = 358 for protection only,

rm190 for a layer of plastic....whua~ if <rm50 baru i dun mind ;p

haha, If Rm 50 then i sure buy 1
unfortunely is 55 USD
so its about Rm 180 w/o shipping fees
but i found a coupon code discount 20% off
so its about RM 144 after discount
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-...ins-shields.php

it does cover the top, bottom, trackpad and the side of the keyboard (keys and the gap between the keys ar excluded)

This post has been edited by Mizo: Jun 30 2009, 12:38 AM

simply get the skin from bestskinever.... cheaper and it is exactly the same as zagg

yes.. u can hv both inviskin and speck on ur mac... bro, rx330 did it.. but if not mistaken u hv to take off some part of the skin... forget which part d...

Where to get bestskinever in kl? Does it fit the mbp 15"?

i'm sorry... i get it from this link. much more cheaper compare with zagg.. yeap.. of coz it fit... i'm still using it.. adi more than 6 months...

This post has been edited by hapa: Jun 30 2009, 11:32 AM

The total body Skin for the 2008 Aluminum MacBook Pro 15 inch includes coverage for the top, bottom and outside edges and the wrist rest and track pad on the inside. The battery door and all screws remain accessible so removal of the Skin is not necessary for battery changes and service.

Please note: This Skin is not compatible with the MacBook Pro introduced in June 2009 with the non-removable battery.

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Added on June 30, 2009, 6:31 pmIt is not compatible with my new mbp~

This post has been edited by -YS-: Jun 30 2009, 06:31 PM

the skin from bestskins is not compatible wif the 2009 MBP yet
the ZAGG one hav skin compatible wif the 2009 MBP already

i just bought invisible shield for my macbook at Midvalley. They have a discount right now. Cost me RM110 only. But honestly, the trackpad cover really not smooth la.

iz it like those sticky feel? like those plastic wrappers feel?

invisible shield does not cover your screen and keyboard.
the rest, yes.

warning: installation might be difficult, needs to be done patiently.

ya lor... but now its ok already.. maybe because its new so feel like a cheap plastic.. but now its ok lor

And I don't really fancy pouring liquid on my notebook.

oh.. i thought of getting one actually Hi ZhaoYun

Anyone knows someone who does have install services?
Planning to get one for mbp 13inch but don't dare to install it myself due to a really bad experience installing it on an iphone.

This post has been edited by blizzzy: Sep 11 2009, 08:16 AM

Go look around, I saw one seller does provide the installation for free.

been searching all night man. Only found a nice guy who give services for only iPhones not Macbooks. Won't do macbooks.

Dont use keyboard protection because that is the airflow. haha, black color keyboard isnt that hard to keep clean.

My protector for my new mbp as below,

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Atta...post&id=1122688
http://s.lowyat.net/uploads//attach-80/pos...-1249569546.jpg
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Atta...post&id=1122696

im going to use this as my case. It's texture style. and also going to buy a wireless mouse skin for my wireless MM.


I personally more prefer to soft case because of the touching feelings and also the hard crystal casing looks like so plastic on my mbp. Soft case also can prevent of scratching =)

anyone selling that kind of protector in lyn ?

you mean mine?

which MB you're using? I bought 2 sets of MBA invisible shield. If you need I can let go one

where you bought it? around how much the cost?

Lowyat got 1 shop can custom make screen protector for phone, laptop and camera.

Ground Floor, Digi shop there.

bought 2 sets few months back from a forumer... can't remember the name. i got it about rm180 for 2 i think.

yea yours



Can the invisible shield be removed when needed ? ... I fear to that it will be there forever lol >.< ... I think better to get a sleeve +_+

Yea, there is a seller selling rm270 including postage.

what does it called ? hard to search without a name lol..

omg 270 -.- so expensive

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/959045 here.

Yes, just like what people said, apple accessories are always overpriced. what to do since we need it?

CURSE THEM ! lol ... >.< ... damit -.- if not to protect my beloved MBP T.T lucky them

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Added on September 12, 2009, 10:38 pmunibody means is the aluminium huh ? ... I got 13" +_+ -.- jsut RM10 difference .. crap = =

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Added on September 12, 2009, 10:39 pmdid you buy from this seller ? how's the quality O_o ? does it block the heat dissipation ?

This post has been edited by jasperng: Sep 12 2009, 10:39 PM

Yeap, aluminum. yes, i bought from him. but still waiting him to deliver to me. because they dont have stock, need order from hk. for the heat dissipation, i think the top of computer is more important then the bottom layer. what i mean is the area of keyboard and also the speaker that surface. the hottest one.

rm180 for 2 ? that is freaking cheap..

Yes, consider very very cheap. If yours is 15" i think i might get it from him.

damit =/ ... http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=930665&hl=
This seller just sold out the last casing ... hmphzzzzz

other seller not replying +_+ wuwu ... i guess I need a sleeve atleast for now =/

did you try the seller i suggested to you?

i did ... but he never reply ~

i think he might be busy or what. well, he just replied my msg today. told me that my Shadow casing from SG now stuck at HK because of the big wind. DHL SG->HK->Msia.

wondering when can i got it.

any nice casing tat u guys can recommend from any of our seller..

I'm considering getting one, but I'm worried about the airflow beneath every MBP. After all, plastics are good heat insulators, aren't they?

Other than that, I had a bad experience applying protective skins at the back of my iPhone.

hi guys, just got my Xshadow few mins ago. gonna update the pics and review for you guys later. wait me

This is my currently protector for my MBP 15" unibody. Got it from our lyn seller for RM270. The quality is damn nice, at the back of the protector, its filled with feather.

Advantage
- Nice looking
- Cool Design
- Consist of 2 layer. 1st layer soft skin, 2nd later hard protector

Disadvantage
- raised up around 3-5 Celsius degree.

I'm going to buy an anti-glare LCD screen protector because the screen is TOO glossy and also a palm guard. still deciding whether buy moshi color match palm guard or see-thru palm guard which will make the palm side glossy.


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Youtube review of this protector seems to say the front cannot close properly. Please advise any issue with closing the MBP after installing the cover. Thanks.

I used invi shield with all my macbooks and never regret it. It will do the job just fine to protect ur macbook from day to day scratches and dont have to add bulky cases for extra protection. U always have ur backpack to do the extra job protecting from the nasty falls and dent (look for a good quality one like Crumpler etc) plus u can put some of ur work docs or text books in ur backpack as well. Its the process of bringing the macbook in n out from the bag that drew my biggest concern due to the fact that its the only time ur macbook will be most vulnerable to scratches ie from d zip, ur other stuffs in ur bag or desk, drops by some unfortunate users etc..once it sat on the desk or ur workstation..i reckon it wud be pretty much safe...

The invi shield can be removed u just need to give ur macbook a good thorough wipe n it will be as good as new and some says it will turn yellowish after some times but I've been using it for nearly a year now n its still as good as d early days...probably i clean my macbook every now n then (usually twice a week)..so that might kept d shield in good cond...

i've found this seller selling d invi shield at a good price..ZAGG Invisible shield...Rm 110 for the unibody MBP + free postage..so u might want to have a go before their stock finishes...

And last but not least...i never applied d shield on the trackpad coz it will affect the smoothness of ur finger movements..those with sticky hands will find it even worse...so i usually use d extra shield to protect my other small gagdets which could be cut precisely depending on my needs...at least it wont go to waste...

This post has been edited by ajak25: Sep 19 2009, 12:56 AM

oh, okay, i think i understand what you mean. its like this, you can check it out at this pic http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Atta...post&id=1203244 .

its a little bit protruding, but that dint affect anything also, you can see this pic too. http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Atta...post&id=1203241 .

btw, heard from my seller that i'm still the only one who using this casing(15") in msia.

yup... cheap sales he insisted me to buy 2 else i can't get it at promo price. so i got 2