Review Details
ClearGuard MB (US Layout)
Product Review (submitted on August 16, 2010):It is a shame that the Macbook Pro keyboard wears out so quickly. It has been a mere three months since I bought my Apple and the keyboard already has that irreversible shine and slick to it.
When I heard about Moshi, I was excited because there were such overwhelmingly positive reviews of it. I had to try it. My keyboard was deteriorating and the plastic was only $25.
Now my experience with it: the Moshi is a pretty tight fit. I wish it was a little tighter, but it is still a good fit. The texture of the plastic is finely corrugated and feels of quality, but this sensation is greatly compromised when you actually press down a button because there is a noticeable air-gap between the plastic and the key. The Moshi can feel mushy if you are speed typist or have an aggressive attack. The plastic does not stick to the Macbook, which is both good and bad. On the plus, it makes for easy installation, removal and cleaning. On the minus, it allows the plastic to come off of the keys when you strike a key on the outside of your keyboard. It is especially bad with the arrow keys. You cannot function them without having the plastic's edge lift off.
Overall, the product feels almost there, but not quite. For $25, Moshi's product should be better. I wish I had experience with other protectors, but because I don't, I will probably be using this one until it fades from too much washing.




