Monday, April 18, 2011

REARTH MacBook Pro Keyboard Cover - REVIEW

I received the REARTH MacBook Pro keyboard cover about 6 weeks ago and have been using it since. The Verco cover came in minimalist package wrapped in a plastic cover and cardboard box.

Build Quality
The Verco cover is made of a translucent, thin, plastic and sits very well on the MacBook Pro keyboard. The plastic is soft and moves well with the keys. The plastic is also thin enough to not interfere with the closing on the notebook. One issue in this area, the plastic is not completely clear. So it’s very easy to tell that something is covering the keyboard. A clear material can eliminate this issue.

Usability
I took six weeks to write this review because initially I wasn’t very keen about using the product. However, I decided to give it a longer try and I’m glad I did. Now, it doesn’t even feel like the cover is on. The key covers are softer in the center and the parts that make the key wall are stiffer. This makes it easy to type with the cover on.
The cover has been very useful in keeping dirt and particles out of the keyboard. Lifting the cover reveals a clean keyboard with no grease or dirt on them.

Result
After using the product on my computer my dad's already asking me to get him one so it goes without saying that I definitely recommend the product, but make sure you leave it on for a bit so you get use to it.

Monday, February 21, 2011

MacBook Pro - Hi Res screens, Light Peak, Optical Drives and more...

I recently got introduced to Mac computers and I must say that my experience has been incredible.  I've been a lifelong PC user but this shift to Mac has been very refreshing.  The hardware is incredible!  In my opinion that is the main selling point of Mac for me.  With that being said, new MacBook Pros are scheduled to make there debut sometime next week.  (Feb 24 to be exact).

Here are some of the alleged enchancements:
1.  Hi Res screens on all the models.
2.  Light Peak technology which is much faster than current USB.
3.  Possible removal of Optical Disk Drive.
4.  Higher battery life.
5.  Newer, smaller Sandy Bridge chips and better video integration.

What do you think is in store?