I haven't felt so excited in a long time ;)
My MBP arrived 2 weeks ago and I deliberately left it boxed until I came back from HKG.
Unboxing this was an awesome feeling because I've been wanting to get a MBP for better performance.
Apple does great updates from one OS to another, and from one version of MBP to the next.
Decided on the 13" as it's more travel friendly in its series.
My previous macbook, pinky (now passed to my brother) lasted me for 3 whole years.
The first year used by my brother who had it through his final year of JC, and the last 2 years were used by me during my university days. The only time I repaired my macbook was just last year (after using it for 2.5 years) due to a faulty screen and it's now still being used.
I guess that says a lot about the durability of MacBooks!
To extend my MBP's lifespan....
A topup to get the AppleCare since I'm planning to use my MBP for the next couple of years.
I am one that wants the value of my MBP to be fully maximized!
thanks to Yan who got this for me at a fraction of the retail price, I owe you coffee dear!
Getting a durable protection for my new MBP is a must.
The aluminum casing of the MBP is easily scratched and I'm pretty anal when it comes to the exterior.
My previous experience with a hardcase (InCase) was pretty good, my only complaints were its wear & tear after a year;
- Silicon coating teared when my case first glided across table.
-When I remove my hard case, dust can be seen trapped, and hard case leaves marks on my laptop as it's meant to hold laptop tight. At times, removing it does cause scratches around the corners.
- Visible scratches were signs that this ought to be changed.
- Case adds weight to my macbook, which was slightly over 2kgs.
Well, I did recall reading a couple of product reviews that could relief a little pain of mine, so I gave it a try:
The first time I read about the product, I was like... “真的吗。。。？” ( direct translation: real or not...???)
If this glossy product indeed what it is, then won't it leave fingerprints?
How about the grip of the product?
With much doubts, I went to DG Lifestyle@Vivocity (Harborfront MRT) to look for Sabrina, the brains behind KlearZkin.
Warmly received by her when checking in the store, I placed my precious MBP at her care as she assessed the condition.
#1 Gadget Condition
Sabrina advised that the best time to get my gadget protected is in its new condition.
Even if you have scratch marks on the product/if it isn't all new, I guess it's no frets since you can always get KlearZkin applied for prevention!
Nasty scratches makes your macbook look old/used, and light reflects off glossy surface so generally your used product will look better after application.
#2 Installation
I stayed on to watch the application while Sabrina's concentrating hard to get it done.
The entire process takes 20 minutes to get done so the salesperson will usually ask the customer to come back for his/her product. You could use this time to get dinner or some shopping done.
I was amazed at how precise the cut is, and the film sticks on the corners of my laptop:
Best thing about this film? It allows adjustments if the film is not aligned or stuck on the way it should be placed.
This allows the salesperson to apply KlearZkin right before presenting the end product to the customer.
Here are some shots of Sabrina as well while at work:
The cloth is her handy tool as she makes sure that the special liquid (used for installation) doesn't get to any ports. Having it professionally sorted out makes me feel at ease ;)
Through our chat, Sabrina informed me the product's also used on super cars, as it allows the colors to stay scratch-free with its resistant hard coat. Protection of your gadget is key for Sabrina and her partner when they thought of this product.
In addition, the film's transparency also allows a showcase of the car's original color and design.
#3 My own findings
I gave myself a week to test the film before I decided to write on it.
I've acknowledged that the product brings these benefits:
- Film protection makes MBP lighter than when I was using hard case
- MBP is slimmer, looks sleeker (as if it's been polished), can finally bring it in my tote :)
- Lit Apple logo can finally be seen, as it wasn't appearing through my hard case previously
-Precise cut, film is well-applied and aligned, including round corners.
- Screws of battery cover avoided as it allows user to detach the cover without the need to remove film.
- Scratch resistant, no misting or cloudiness.
Before I end my entry, here's a picture of the lovely Sabrina and my glossy new MBP;
Do support local start-up business like Sabrina's! :)
KlearZkin is available for the following products:
a) iPad 2
b) Macbook Pro (13"/15"/17")
c) Macbook Air (11"/13")
(Should you have special request for older generations, do contact KlearZkin through their enquires page to see if they could work something out)
Get your KlearZkin purchased + installed at:
- DG Lifestyle @ Vivocity (#02-10)
- Lifestyle New York @ 112 Katong (#03-32)
Official webpage at: http://www.klearzkin.com/
'Like' their Facebook page here where you can read others' takes on the product!
That's all folks! Can't wait to edit videos on my new machine!!!! :D
