ApplePeelz is like Invisible Shield but does not provide lifetiime guarantee though it's cheaper and allows a bit more flexibility in ordering the pieces to your liking.
I ordered the wrist and trackpad guard pieces which obviously cover the whole palm rest area, trackpad, and button. Cost 25 bux shipped.
The instructions on the site are quite detailed. But I kept it simple. Used the tray, filled it w/ about 1/4" of tab water and a swirl of dish wash detergent. Peeled the pieces and, wetted them and applied. It was quite simple. For perfect alignment, make sure you do this in a brightly lite area.
The surface is pretty smooth, but does provide a significant amount of anti-slip w/ the slightest amount of moisture from your palms. This could be good and bad depending how you like it.
What I found useless was the trackpad piece. It makes the surface almost impossible to use due to the semi anti-slip surface. I ended up fabricating a piece of clear self-adhesive vinyl and worked much better.
As you would of expected, it does provide a glossy reflective surface. I didn't do a perfect job on mine, you can see some dark areas and those are small air bubbles which I would have to eliminate when I redo it.
It does not interferre w/ the lid closing.
Fitment is near perfect.
All in all, it's a pretty good piece of protective gear to have if you wanna really take care of ur baby. I wish the surface was a bit more slippery, but it's bareable. And the fact that it doesn't provide lifetime warranty like Invisible Shield might say something about its durability. But time will tell.
Image1: http://img332.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1kt5.jpg
Left mbp no applepeelz, right has applepeelz (dark spots are air bubbles i didn't get out, opps)
Image: http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2du9.jpg
Another view. Can see slight reflection on left side.
Image3: http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3dd8.jpg
This stuff i used for the trackpad and worked great. Good for good covers too. Doesn't reduce sensitivity or accuracy.
Image4: http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4rk2.jpg
mmmm, glossy
I ordered the wrist and trackpad guard pieces which obviously cover the whole palm rest area, trackpad, and button. Cost 25 bux shipped.
The instructions on the site are quite detailed. But I kept it simple. Used the tray, filled it w/ about 1/4" of tab water and a swirl of dish wash detergent. Peeled the pieces and, wetted them and applied. It was quite simple. For perfect alignment, make sure you do this in a brightly lite area.
The surface is pretty smooth, but does provide a significant amount of anti-slip w/ the slightest amount of moisture from your palms. This could be good and bad depending how you like it.
What I found useless was the trackpad piece. It makes the surface almost impossible to use due to the semi anti-slip surface. I ended up fabricating a piece of clear self-adhesive vinyl and worked much better.
As you would of expected, it does provide a glossy reflective surface. I didn't do a perfect job on mine, you can see some dark areas and those are small air bubbles which I would have to eliminate when I redo it.
It does not interferre w/ the lid closing.
Fitment is near perfect.
All in all, it's a pretty good piece of protective gear to have if you wanna really take care of ur baby. I wish the surface was a bit more slippery, but it's bareable. And the fact that it doesn't provide lifetime warranty like Invisible Shield might say something about its durability. But time will tell.
Image1: http://img332.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1kt5.jpg
Left mbp no applepeelz, right has applepeelz (dark spots are air bubbles i didn't get out, opps)
Image: http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2du9.jpg
Another view. Can see slight reflection on left side.
Image3: http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3dd8.jpg
This stuff i used for the trackpad and worked great. Good for good covers too. Doesn't reduce sensitivity or accuracy.
Image4: http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4rk2.jpg
mmmm, glossy
