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flawed product for inherent problem

Written by SC from Kelseyville

Sep 29, 2006

I could do without the Marware logo, the size of three keyboard keyes in the upper-left corner, and like someone else noted, the thing doesn't stay stucked to the keyboard, because of the heat. It keeps peeling up on the right side. But you need something; the white Macbook stains easily. If only the black model weren't a couple hundred dollars more. Speaking of price, $20 for something that costs the manufacturer maybe fifty cents -- that's the definition of gouging, and reason enough to drop the rating from three stars to one.

175 of 234 people found this useful

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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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Totally Helps with Rough Edge

Written by DU from Austin

Aug 23, 2006

Just put this on my new MacBook and love it! The feel is great and the adhesive really makes it removeable. Only thing I would say is that the way it's packaged causes it to have some bends and creases in the wrist protector. Other than that, it's great and really works well.

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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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Decent but know what you're getting

Written by MT from Bronx

Nov 18, 2007

First off, let me say that I think that the price is ridiculous and that I probably would not have purchased this. However, my friend got it for me as a gift.

With that said, I was skeptical at first about its quality. I read a number of the reviews and noted that people were complaining about a sticky residue left on the Mac. After using this product, I have to say that while their complaints are warranted, the various one-star ratings given to this product don't quite do it justice. So here's my take:

Just to get it out of the way, I will first say that the keyboard cover is amazing. It protects the beautiful glossy screen of my Macbook and doubles as a wipe. It's also washable. It does only barely cover the keyboard, but I don't see much of a problem here if you just pay attention to how you lay it prior to closing your computer. I'd give the wipe 5 stars on its own.

The palm cover, on the other hand, is a mixed bag. I had no problems putting it on or taking it off, so I don't know what people are complaining about when they said that. It doesn't come off easily, but it IS stuck on with ADHESIVE. You'd have a problem if it came off easily. It also doesn't leave a sticky residue if you're careful to peel off the glue layer WITH the actual leather layer. It's easy just to pull off the leather layer if you're not careful. It also does get brown with residue.

On the plus side, however, it DOES feel good to rest your hands on it and it prevents the actual machine from getting discolored. So it does its job. It's just not perfect.

36 of 44 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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works well enough

Written by AL from mukilteo

Feb 19, 2008

This is the second one I've bought and used. I bought it because I didn't want my macbook to get dirty and worn where the my palms/wrists typically rest while I type. I think ti works fine for that purpose. I also had the first one on for almost a year and it came of easily, but left a few sticky marks, which I would expect from anything. (I used rubbing alcohol to remove the stickiness). I had to get a new one because the one I had just got dirty looking since it is white-- otherwise there was no reason to.

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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.

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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

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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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keyboard cover too small

Written by DP from Chiang Mai

Sep 18, 2008

I've had the wrist protector on for about 1.5 years...surely needs to be replaced at this point, but it has mostly done its job. The keyboard cover, however, is too small - ideally the thick stitched edge should fit nicely into the groove alongside the keyboard, but it doesn't reach that far. Thus it adds unnecessary pressure between the outer keys and the screen and has left permanent marks on my screen over time. I'd stick with just the wrist cover and skip the full protection pack.

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Heat maybe its dry heat.

Written by LH from Honolulu

Sep 3, 2006

But with Pacific breezes and humidity in Hawaii...new protection pack does what I bought it to do. Just in time for the last days of summer! Great protection and easy to attach. The beach has been calling. My MacBook travels everywhere. Sun and shade "Marware" does the job. Handrest went on smoothly, no wrinkles (read concern in an earlier comment) and wipes up (sunscreen lotion) no problem. The Keyboard cover is great. I've spent $20.00 on many other items that didn't do its job at all. Light, clean & PROTECTIVE.

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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

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Great Product!

Written by SB from Fords

Dec 29, 2007

This protection pack must be on the top 10 "need to get when you purchase a macbook" list. This product is great because it protects the parts next to the trackpad of those palm marks. On my old laptop (not a mac) after so much use, you could see where my palms used to rest when I typed. This product eliminates those worries, and it's more important on this laptop because it's white, so it's going to show even more. And the cleaning cloths is just an extra bonus. Oh, and by the way, for the people who are worried that when you peel it off, that it's going to leave residue behind, don't worry, it won't. I peeled my protection sticker thing like 3 times. I had to switch macbooks because the first one I had had something wrong with it. So even after 3 weeks of being on the first mackbook, I peeled it off and put in on my new one. I felt if it left any residue on the old one, and it didn't! Great Product!

21 of 31 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!

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