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iSkin ProTouch keyboard protector


"iSkin has it covered"

Key CoverFor those who are longtime iBook and Powerbook users, you know that popping keys and worn out labels are common (not to mention cat owners who's felines like to snuggle up to a nice warm Powerbook). The ProTouch from iSkin adds a rubberized coating to your keyboard and protecting it from all that and more.

While using the ProTouch did take a day to soften up a little, it is now a perfect fit to my Powerbook keyboard. The colors are subtle which allows for the backlighting to be visible while giving the hardware a little personality. Fingers stay where they need to be and that annoying "thumb spot" on the space bar is not emerging as on previous Powerbook keyboard. Cleaning is easy as well since it is mostly a matter of lifting it up and shaking it off.

A nice side-effect of the ProTouch is that it reduces the noise level of the keyboard. This allows for easy typing in quiet spaces and helps reduce overall wear and tear. It is even washable (using iSkin's specific instructions). You can even further personalize your ProTouch with an iSkin Tattoo so that logos or information can be added making this a really cool "swag" item for trade shows, preferred clients, etc..

iSkin Key CoverI'd love to see them offer a ProTouch with flaps that would cover the sides below the keyboard while leaving the track pad exposed.

While there are other keyboard covers out there, the ProTouch is the one with a spot-on perfect fit based on what I've tested thus far. If you are into Apple portables, iSkin has it covered from iBook to iPod.

ProTouch

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Daniel East is the founder and president of The Mid-Atlantic Macintosh User Groups Team (MaMUGs); a member of The Apple Consultants Network (ACN); a member of The Apple Developer Connection (ACN); a panelist on "PC Talk Radio;" a live speaker/presenter and a freelance columnist for several Mac publications. This review may be reproduced with proper attribution. Please notify author of placement and provide a copy/URL for reference. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. (c) 2004 Daniel M. East for The Mid-Atlantic Macintosh User Groups Team (MaMUGs) ... Event dates are subject to change. Some products, programs, or promotions are not available outside the U.S. Prices are estimated retail prices and are listed in U.S. dollars. Product specifications are subject to change. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Power Mac, Velocity Engine, FireWire, AirPort, Safari, Sherlock, QuickTime, iLife, iTunes, iChat, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iCal and Apple Store are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither a recommendation nor an endorsement.

 

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