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DO NOT BUY!

Written by GL from miami

Jan 22, 2008

I bought this and thought it would keep my computer clean, it started doing wierd things on the edges and getting dirty so i decided to take it off and i couldn't, it left a sticky surface, took me forever to clean it! Not worth it at all!

108 of 138 people found this useful

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Don't Buy this!

Written by LK from Houston

Dec 9, 2007

Do not buy this. Okay so at first i was like wow this is amazing, and then it started turning the edges of my computer BLUE and lead colored. then i took it off...and it left STICKY STUFF. Do not buy this. NOT WORTH IT

29 of 31 people found this useful

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rubbish

Written by CS from Boulder

Dec 6, 2007

Buy a regular eyeglass cleaning cloth for the screen and don't bother with the hand rest protector. I had it on for two months and it is filthy brown, makes my computer look disgusting, and yes I do wash my hands. I tried to remove it and the adhesive remains on the computer so I'm stuck with it and hope you don't make the same mistake.

20 of 22 people found this useful

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Never Buy This!

Written by PP from Newark

Aug 14, 2007

I bought this thinking it was the greatest thing ever. Until I tried to take it off. I took it off and it left this nasty residue all over my handrest. I tried to get the residue off but that didnt work. Instead of keeping it from getting destroyed, it helped in destroying it. I advise no one to ever buy this product, unless your looking to ruin your Macbook.

20 of 24 people found this useful

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Horribly executed, barely useful

Written by ER from Riverside

May 13, 2007

As most of indicated, the keyboard cloth works great - think of it as the thin layer of foam which ships with the macbook, only less cumbersome and softer.

The palm rest is nothing more then a piece of steaming fecal matter. There is no easy way to apply it correctly, it barely fits properly, it's to stretchy and thus if not applied with expert precision the first time, it won't work.

I can't speak to it's long term effects as I trashed it upon trying it the first time.

The cloth is worth it, the palm rest is horrid, and thus $20 is quite a bit for the cloth.

18 of 21 people found this useful

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Be careful....

Written by OO from Austin

Apr 27, 2007

The only part of this product I am satisfied with is the cloth cover for the keyboard. It is great for keeping the screen from getting those key markings and dust build up.

HOWEVER...
What I am very disappointed with is the cover for the palm rest. Although it does a great job of protecting, it also claims that no sticky residue will be left after you remove the cover. THIS IS A FALSE CLAIM!! I have just spent an hour getting this sticky residue off my computer, and I am NOT HAPPY, as you could probably understand why. What upsets me more is that when I asked the sales representative about the product before I purchased it, he also claimed that it would leave no sticky residue!

I don't know if this has happened to anyone else, but I would be very cautious if you are considering purchasing this product.

15 of 18 people found this useful

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Do not purchase

Written by DB from Atlanta

Aug 28, 2006

This is a totall waste of 20 bucks. I bought it for my Black Macbook it has a huge MARWARE Logo and it does not stay stuck to the surface of the machine due to the heat. Good Idea, poor execution.

-Mac User

23 of 34 people found this useful

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Worst buy ever...

Written by VH from Orange

May 21, 2009

The edge turns black and sticky. The surface became black after a while and you can't even wipe it clean. The laptop looks cheap and dirty with it on. Lucky for me, when I peel it off, there was only some sticky residue on the edge, which I cleaned off using a damp cloth. Don't make the mistake of buying this useless overpriced piece of plastic. It's a waste of time, money, and energy. If there was a rating option of negative stars, this would receive a negative 3 stars from me.

12 of 13 people found this useful

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Buyer beware

Written by GG from Blandon

Sep 22, 2008

I got this after the top casing to my Mac cracked from normal use. I thought it would protect it better. It seems to have, although I'm left with a few problems. The first on is that it gets dirty and is impossible to clean, and the second is that it leaves a sticky residue if you try to remove it, which is also impossible to clean. I'm going to need to replace my top case now!

17 of 23 people found this useful

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Packaging interferes with function

Written by AW from New York

May 10, 2007

I bought a protection back for my 1st generation 13" white MacBook after reading the reviews warning about creases in the pad. I left the pad under 4 books to flatten for a week while I went out of town. When I came back, there were still big creases in the wrist pad, especially in the center. I didn't bother to install it, I just returned it to the store and got my money back. Since the pad is folded up in 4 in the packaging, I guess this is a problem with most of the products and didn't try another one. If they sold this product flat, though, I'd try it again because it otherwise seemed nice.

I also saw that the keyboard cover was about 1/4 inch too small in width to cover all the keys. I don't know if the keyboard dimensions are slightly different for the 1st & 2nd generation MacBooks or if the product is inconsistently sized, because some reviewers have mentioned that the cover is fine. In my case, the edges of the first and last keys stuck out and could have left scratch marks on the screen. I kept the foam pad that originally came with the laptop and that has worked well to save my screen from keyboard marks. I've also seen people use overhead/transparency sheets to save their screens.

15 of 19 people found this useful

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Very disappointed!

Written by AC from Kennewick

May 4, 2007

I bought this protection pack about a month ago, at first it was awesome, I love it! The package said it would prevent staining from happening, which was why I bought it because my wirst pad had discoloration. After awhile of using it, I began to notice the stains on the protection bad. I'm totally bummed out! I went to take it off the other day, and there is glue on my wrist pad! I use the cloth as a mouse pad! It's a waste of 20 dollars, don't waste your money with this thing!

17 of 23 people found this useful

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Upset -- VERY with the Marware hand rest

Written by CP from Post Mills

May 31, 2008

What a mess. I've had the Marward hand rest cover on my Macbook for many months. Now, I've removed it and it has left a thick layer of adhesive rock-glued onto the hand rest. The vegetable oil idea has not worked at all. I'm next going to try alcohol or other solvent. Isn't that great. This product is an enemy of the Mac laptops.

Cp

11 of 12 people found this useful

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Leaves stuck on glue and stains

Written by MA from San Antonio

Mar 19, 2007

I bought this as soon as I bought my macbook to avoid the stains that I had begun to see. As I was going to rate this product I ran across some bacd reviews stating that the product had left stains. I lifted up my own marware protection to find that the glue, or adhesive had become stuck on to my computer, and had also left a yellow tint.

11 of 14 people found this useful

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don't buy it

Written by KH from raleigh

Nov 27, 2007

I bought this at the recommendation of an apple associate and I ended up cleaning the the covering just as much as I was cleaning my macbook. Definitely not worth it.

9 of 12 people found this useful

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Do Not Buy

Written by CA from Saint Louis

Sep 21, 2007

I bought this product because my handrest was getting dingy. After a few weeks, I began to see a smudgy line left on the screen from pressing down against the handrest when the laptop is closed. It's not easy to clean off. As for the handrest cover itself, I have left it on for several months, trusting the "no residue" promise. But I decided to take it off and found a layer of sticky residue in the areas I've peeled off. I'm very worried about my computer; hoping carefully cleaning the handrest with rubbing alcohol will help. Very disappointed with this product, not worth the $20 at all.

10 of 18 people found this useful

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GREAT PRODUCT.... AT FIRST.....

Written by LP

Jun 11, 2007

When I first bought this product I was very satisfied. As anyone else that has just gotten their macbook they want to protect it from scratches. The keyboard cover just bearly covers all the keys, but is great to clean the screen. The wrist rest cover is a different story.
On the package it says it is "easy" to remove and re-apply. Well it is NOT easy to remove, you feel as if you are about to pull your mac apart from pulling so hard! Also, is stated there is no residue left behind...NOT TRUE. I did find sticky residue left behind especially at the corners. After working so hard to take it off carefully, it got stretched out and I couldnt re-apply it! My roommate bought one as well, still has hers on because it is really stuck on there, and she is worried to damage the mac from pulling so hard!
Overall this product is overpriced for something that can damage the beauty of your mac!

240 of 304 people found this useful

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Not easy to remove as the package claims!

Written by AS from San Ramon

Feb 24, 2008

I have had the Marware on my white Macbook for several months now. It got a bit dirty, so I decided to take it off and put a new one on. But the Marware left behind a thick, sticky layer of residue that I can't remove! It's really sticky (not to mention, unsightly and annoying) and I will probably have to use Goo-gone or something similar - but I'm scared to damage my computer! Bottom line: the package is not honest in its claim that the hand rest is "Easy to remove and reapply"!

65 of 94 people found this useful

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Lies!!

Written by AJ from Minneapolis

Mar 25, 2008

They say that this product leaves no residue when removed. THEY LIED! I took mine off, and spent over an hour scraping and rubbing my computer with alcahol before I got all the sticky residue off.

37 of 57 people found this useful