Moshi KB cover?

I have a 15" MBP and use the Moshi keyboard cover. Love it, love it, love it. It's one of the thinnest, most transparent ones out there, and while there is a slight difference in my ability to type with the cover on, it's hardly noticeable especially once I've gotten used to it. Many times I've had stuff drop onto the keyboard and I'm thankful I invested in this keyboard cover since it really protects against things falling in between the keys...pet hair, dust, food, etc. It doesn't "stick" to the keyboard, but just lays on top of it. I haven't had any problems with it shifting or moving on its own. I'd highly recommend it.

You can also buy this for less than MSRP on Ebay, which is what I did. I got mine for around $17 if I recall correctly.

Highly recommended product!

I have it, I like it. There will be a bit of a different feel when typing (u have to press a bit harder) but it's a nice feel and protects the whole keyboard area well. I haven't taken it off since I got it. Get it.

I bought an ordinary silicone keyboard protector with my MBP and used it for a month or two. There was no way to get it clean, ever. It wasn't thin or transparent enough for me to read the keycaps unless I was directly above it. It quickly became permanently buckled and distorted by the repeated pressure of my fingers, so that it wouldn't lie uniformly flat on the keycaps. Thick as it was, it left oily prints on my display every time I closed the display.

Then I saw an ad for the Moshi protector, and immediately ordered one ($23 from Amazon). I took it out of the package, put it on and...it disappeared! I can read the keycaps easily through it from any angle. After four months, there is no physical distortion of the film; it still fits my keys perfectly and lies flat on them.

I took my MBP into the store where I'd bought it with the original protector, set it on the counter in front of the manager, and opened it. "I want to show you something," I said, and lifted the Moshi protector off the keyboard. His jaw dropped. "I couldn't see that at all," he exclaimed. "You should carry these instead of the junk KB protectors on that rack over there," I told him, and he agreed.

I just ordered this a couple days ago and it should be coming in tomorrow. I know exactly what you mean though eww in regards to the silicone keyboard protector. I think you a referring to the zCover. It was horrible, I acutally used it for 3 days and took it off. It almost makes typing impossible and the dust that it collects is difficult to get off. I've been reading the reviews on the Moshi and I am pretty sure it will do the job perfectly.

+*The Speck satin case is due for delivery tomorrow and I'm having "second thoughts" on this. I read plenty of reviews but, had hoped the newer design would be improved.*+

I've been using Speck hard covers for about three years now. First on my original Core Duo BlackBook... then my 15" MB Pro and most recently, the black satin version for my new 13" MB Pro. I've never had a problem with any of them. I actually just gave away my BlackBook. I'm sorta anal about keeping products like new and keeping all the packaging. When I gave it away, I took the Speck case off and it looked like new. Some people have commented about the Speck case scratching their machines, but I didn't have even the smallest scratch on mine (and that was a plastic machine vs. the newer ones being aluminum). They do recommend that you remove the cover and clean out any dust or debris that might accumulate under it to prevent scratching... but I never did that. I'd imagine if you're in an environment that might cause some stuff to get in there, you might want to make sure you dust it out once in a while. The great thing about the Speck cases is that your machine is "always" protected... not just when you have it in a carry bag. I have pretty limited desk space... with the Speck case on my machines, I don't worry about putting my keys on top of it... or leaving my cell phone on top to charge (I would never to either to a "naked" MB.

Funny thing, it just came! It is on, and it is by far 10 times better than the zCover. Typing is pretty easy there doesn't seem to be a barrier that the other one tends to give. I would say that it is evident that a keyboard cover is on the mac, but maybe thats just because I know that its there. It definitely is less discrete than the other kb cover. Anyways, all in all, you will not regret getting this. It looks like it will be doing the job, while still allowing you to type quickly and proficiently. Oh and I tried the illuminating the keys if you do have this feature, you need not worry. It shines through greatly. One thing I will try though later is if it inhibits the sound coming out from the speakers. Its something I found the other kb protector did, but its not a big deal if it does, though I am assuming since its not that thick that it won't do so.

Anyways, hope that gives you an idea:)

That I'm not sure about... I know the early Speck cases had cut out for each port... but later versions just had big sections cut away (instead of individual port cut outs). The main reason they did this was specifically for what you mentioned. Apple regularly updates ports or moves them... so Speck had to keep updating the cases. It just made things confusing when trying to order them. Typically, the most current version fits all previous versions. Their description states:

+* Will it fit onto my MacBook?*+
+*This hard shell will fit on your MacBook Pro 15" (unibody/black keyboard) AND the new 15" MacBook Pro model with SD card slot.*+

stage4survivor wrote:
Just got the Speck case and it fits perfectly. The only cutout issue is the LED battery check on the left side is completely covered, no biggie.
Clam shell closure is perfect and the weight of the top piece doesn't seem to affect the screen staying in place.

Quick question: Does the Speck case still have the messy adhesive around the rubber mounts that are supposed to protect the computer from the case?

The old Speck case really messed up my MacBook Pro.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8769665#8769665

Thanks!

I've never seen anything on the inside of a Speck case. Every one I have had (going back to 2006 with my original MB) were just plastic on the inside... with no rubber spacers, etc.

+*The only cutout issue is the LED battery check on the left side is completely covered, no biggie.*+

Hmm... that's interesting. The battery check has been in the same spot for the 15" unibody (and 13"). I haven't looked at a 15" cover, but the two 13" ones I have both have a little section for the battery check. It's not a complete cut out... but rather there is a little cut out shapped sort of like a "C="... where you press in on the "C" part to activate the battery level indicator. I have found mine is very "slightly" off... so I have to push it downwards very slightly for it to push in properly. I've never really had much of a use for the battery indicators on any of my Macs over the years... so I guess I don't really think about it.