I recently purchased a 14 inch MacBook Pro that I am using for general productivity and video editing but I am really nervous handling and using it. I have two small children and I always have my MacBook on a counter out of the way so that is not an issue. I am more scared to get any kinds of crumbs or debris on the keyboard/wrist rest for fear that it could damage the display when closing. I am having trouble enjoying using the device as I am too concerned that I will damage it. What should I do? Are the 14 and 16 inch screens fairly durable in regards to accidental touching and handling? any advice would be great
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Anxiety about handling and using Macbook Pro
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Get AppleCare+ for major oopsies/kids doing kid things. Get a compressed air cleaner for crumbs & keyboard. Get a padded sleeve when traveling or commuting. Try not to spill liquid on it.
That's basically like buying a new stainless steel pan and not wanting to cook in it to keep the like-new finish. It's meant to be used. You'll be fine.
Thank you greatly for your insight, that was really valuable to me
I definitely strongly recommend AppleCare on these. I recently broke my display (dropped something very lightweight near it and it broke the electronics beneath the glass) and the repair bill at the Apple Store was $578 + tax. It would have been $99 with AppleCare.
You can pay for it annually now, which makes it a much easier decision than just buying it all at once. I wish I had done this when I bought the computer, but they allowed me to purchase it post-repair because it was still in the 1 year warranty period and passed diagnostics. I have AppleCare now and definitely feel more at ease knowing I won't be stuck with a bill like that again. Definitely recommend it.
You can pay for it annually now, which makes it a much easier decision than just buying it all at once. I wish I had done this when I bought the computer, but they allowed me to purchase it post-repair because it was still in the 1 year warranty period and passed diagnostics. I have AppleCare now and definitely feel more at ease knowing I won't be stuck with a bill like that again. Definitely recommend it.
I took a trip to Europe from the US two weeks after buying the first Macbook I ever owned. I was completely paranoid the whole time that all this moving around was damaging it or somehow harming it. But it was fine, and I used that same Macbook for another six years after that trip. Just enjoy your laptop. It will be fine. The Macbooks are meant to be used, moved, and handled. You are using it the way it was intended. Worrying over it is likely to be wasted mental energy that detracts from your enjoyment of life, and is not worth it.
I have a nice sleeve from incase for my MacBook. And AppleCare.
On my previous air I used a hard case shell. Didn’t protect the laptop and after a light fall it was broken and damaged on the outside 😓.
Decided to use the MacBook Pro “naked” and only put an anti reflective screen on it.
AppleCare really gives some piece of mind.
Right before the end of 2 years of AppleCare (maybe) something happens to it and I need it for a refurbished/new replacement …….. maybe 🙄🙄🙄
On my previous air I used a hard case shell. Didn’t protect the laptop and after a light fall it was broken and damaged on the outside 😓.
Decided to use the MacBook Pro “naked” and only put an anti reflective screen on it.
AppleCare really gives some piece of mind.
Right before the end of 2 years of AppleCare (maybe) something happens to it and I need it for a refurbished/new replacement …….. maybe 🙄🙄🙄
Kids=Applecare. Or Kids+Applecare=no stress! Get a can of compressed and a good microfiber cloth and you should be good.
You could always keep a makeup brush nearby and do a quick sweep before closing. On the 14”/16” Apple actually increased the space between the palm rest/keyboard and screen surface because that was happenenjng on the previous ones. Just be observant before closing it and you’ll be fine.
For a few $, you can do a silicon keyboard cover. Had one on one of my wife's MacBooks for a while, and is generally fine - it 'softens' the key feel slightly, and won't solve all problems, but will stop anything from getting in underneath the sides of the keys. Crumbs and minor spills should be no issue, although any bigger spills will come down to how well it seals on the side and top/bottom/outer portions of the keyboard.
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