Reviews for Moshi ClearGuard Keyboard Protector for Aluminum MacBook and MacBook Pro

I don't know how I missed THIS one for so long, but luckily I finally came across this skin and I'm so glad that I did ... it's superb! Unlike it's rivals (all of which I've tried in the past) this one is actually clear and has a GORGEOUS tactile key response (meaning you can actually still type with little to no effort)! The others feel like you are attempting to type through THICK rubber cement ... but this one is SWEET! It's quite clear (almost invisible), it's very thin, and allows for easy depressing of keys!!!!! Pricey, yes it is! Worth the cost?! YES (especially considering the cash that I spent on the other, more cloudy, thick/gross/RUBBER models)!

I really liked the idea and I do use it when I am "being dirty" around my computer (e.g. eating). But when it comes to typing a document or email, I quickly take it off. It has a lot of traction so you have to completely pick up each finger and it slows down my typing considerably. It makes my fingers tired (which I never noticed before). I was going to use it with my students but I think this product makes typing more difficult.

My other huge problem is that if there is anything on the key protector it gets on the screen when you close it. Things tend to stick to the protector and don't wipe/blow off easily. Therefore my computer screen gets dirty. I try to remember to take it off before I close it and am really annoyed with myself when I forget. When it is sitting around it can collect dust and stuff easily.

Again, it is functional and when I need it I use it. But if I start typing an email, I quickly take it off. Other than those two complaints I like it. But they are big enough that I can't keep it on constantly like I was hoping. I took it off when I started typing this. :)

you decide to wash it. The keyboard protector was good for two says or so, but quickly starts to pick up dust and finger markings which show quite clearly because of the clear color. The protector also leaves keyboard impressions when you close your screen and when you try to wash it as directed on the package (light detergent and a wet cloth), there ends up being splotches on the product which also affects the backlighting of your keyboard. If you buy this product, you will probably have to replace it every week as cleaning is not an option. Definitely not worth the price and the product does not last.

This product is AWESOME. 5/5 for this.
I love how snug/perfect it fits. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. For all the people complaining on cleaning, you probably 95% did it wrong. For all who are worried about cleaning, don't be worried. Info for cleaning:
1. Apply some mild detergent (i.e. dish washing detergent) on a damp cloth
2. Gently scrub both the front and backside of ClearGuard with the cloth
3. Rinse ClearGuard thoroughly with water
4. Place ClearGuard on tissue paper and air dry naturally
*Note: Excessive force during cleaning may induce wrinkles/creases
Do not use soap to clean ClearGuard.

I have had this keyboard guard for a year. It does protect against spills and splashes, which is exactly what I got it for after ruining a laptop keyboard with a drink one time. The downsides are that it dulls the look of your keys, making them hard to see when they are not back lit. And it also makes the sound of the computer tinny. I am not sure about the heat dissipation issue, but I use my laptop several hours a day, and have never had any heat issues so far. If you have long fingernails though, you might end up cutting through the film after a time. But even with the problems, I love this guard and rely on it to protect my computer. If this one had a hole, I would buy another one in a second.

I'm only rating this a 3/5 so that this review gets noticed by people purchasing/because I wish Moshi made a Keyguard for 13" Macbook Air!

I've used this exact key guard on a Macbook Pro (13") and a Macbook Air (13"). On the Macbook Pro, it is amazing, as it is specifically made for this computer. It does get dirty considerably fast though, and the standard Apple cleaner does a terrible job at cleaning it. That being said, the grime on the key guard does not get on the screen, and obviously stays off of your keyboard.

However, there is no 13" Macbook Air Keyguard by Moshi. So owners of this are forced to by this key guard [it is the best on the market in my experience]. On the Macbook Air (13") it feels clumsy and my typing slows down considerably because I feel as though my fingers are slipping slightly from side to side. Also, because the material is so thick/sits off of the keys so high, it rubs against the screen and leaves gross oil marks on the screen that are a pain to remove. I do have slightly oily hands because I tend to use moisturizers regularly. I would not recommend buying it for a Macbook Air 13" for this reason. I will be waiting (and hoping) for a 13" Macbook Air version of the Keyguard.

In terms of protection, it is somewhat usefull. My only problem is that it is never clean on both sides. I wash it with water and soap every other day, but it always looks dirty. Not sure how I can dry it properly to remove those water spots.
The one for full size wired keyboad is what they need to make for macbook.
On the other hand, if you remove it, your mac in shinny but looks dirty
It is so sticky that it works like vacuume cleaner and grabs everything including even one hair.

My son bought a Macbook in October of 2009. I went with him to the Applestore - my first exposure to Apple and Apple People. One week after buying the Macbook - he spilled a cup of coffee into the keyboard. The Macbook was FRIED. Apple gave him a brand new one. He bought this cover. I needn't say more, but I was so impressed by Apple - that I gave up 30 years of PC use and bought an iMac a month later. I'm so impressed by this iMac that I'm buying another one for my wife's birthday.

I bought this item because of the positive reviews. For what you get, it is extremely expensive. It is basically just a thin piece of elastic plastic. The packaging is very nice, and I would be willing to bet that the package costs the manufacturer more to make than the unit itself. It has several problems. First of all, I am using it on a 17" macbook pro. Although they say that it fits this unit, I can tell you that it was definitely not designed for it. The edges of the unit go past the recessed keyboard area, so the unit is constantly slipping off, because the plastic hovers over the top of the keys rather than sit on them. The top function keys are not a perfect fit, and the unit slips off whenever I press the delete key. I am thinking of trimming the edges of the unit with an Xacto blade so that the unit will sit on top of the keys, rather than hover... hopefully this will help cure the slipping, which is extremely annoying.