with a lifestyle computing product introduced, there are bound to have tons of accessories flooding in. accessories ranging from protection for your gadgets to customization for an unique look.
i am MacBook user now (damn! the iPhone really converted me! well, partially - cos' i'm still waiting eagerly for Windows 7), so naturally i will be out hunting for accessories to protect my investment. hitting our local forums, i chanced upon a thread about the Moshi ClearGuard Keyboard Protector (U$20). it was another love at the first sight - yes, i know. i have many love-at-first-sight encounters. the specs, and the pics where simply tantalizing. i have to have one! not just yet, as it was a 'coming soon' product (er, that was last month) and i waited patiently, like a hungry lion waiting to pound on its prey. anyway, i jumped at it once it was available last month. i made order via AEVOE UNIVERSE, which carries Moshi products. it took a while for it reach Singapore and it sure did today - i was thrilled. trembling while i opened the package to reveal the what-could-be the elite of keyboard protector.
the package arrived neatly and extremely safely packed. the product packaging is a standard flair from Moshi and detail to the inner packaging is excellent. i'll just cut to the chase, because i can't wait to talk about this wonderful new product!
the ClearGuard make is really nice and has a good feel to it. the ClearGuard is made of durable, non-toxic engineering-grade thermoplastic urethane of only 0.1mm in thickness. when fitted to the macbook, you bearly feel it is there. while that's a good thing, the ClearGuard doesn't 'stick' or 'stay down' to the keyboard like most silicon protector does (mind you, the silicon stuff are heavier), which some user may accidentally "pull off" while typing furiously, i know it, cos' i did!
unlike the commonly available heavier (read: thicker) silicon protector in the market right now, the super light weight of the ClearGuard could be potential downside as it could be easily blown away if use under strong wind condition. i am an outdoor person, therefore i often use the macbook outdoor and i simply cannot leave the macbook with the ClearGuard on without watching over it, or should 'without my hands on it'? strong wind will threaten to sweep it away from the MacBook. i guess this scenario will be same under artificial wind condition such as fans. one of the 'key feature' of this product is the transparency of the material. if you have a backlit keyboard, the clarity of the ClearGuard allows the backlit to show-off its full glory, which you won't get see with the typical silicon keyboard protector (which are normally translucent)
typing with the ClearGuard is without any hindrance, i am more 'in touch' with my keys now as compared to my former silicon item. being new, i do noticed a faint odor from ClearGuard, a kind of 'plasticky smell'. i wonder if it is normal? could it be due to the reaction to the heat generated from the MacBook? or is it because its new? that brings me to another concern: will this thin film able to withstand the heat generated by the MacBook after prolong use? keeping in mind that part of the heat generated from the macbook 'escapes' via the gaps under these keys. attention to details are what Moshi product is about. the small and discrete Moshi brand name/logo imprinted on the space bar part of the ClearGuard is certainly a nice touch. sweet.
as for durability, we will have to wait and see. we shall let the time and usage be the judge. my former silicon-type was a pure dust magnet, and really sucky after a couple of months of use. i certainly hope this ClearGuard will perform better.
Overall, the finishes and quality of the Moshi ClearGuard is befitting for the cool MacBook!
gelaskins - art skins for ipod classic
i came across this item in April 08 issue of STUFF Singapore and wasted no time in getting one from gelaskins online store (http://www.gelaskins.com/). the item was shipped from canada after a few days after my order confirmation, which took only 5 days to reach singapore - in standard airmail. which is about the only option for international shipping.
i came across this item in April 08 issue of STUFF Singapore and wasted no time in getting one from gelaskins online store (http://www.gelaskins.com/). the item was shipped from canada after a few days after my order confirmation, which took only 5 days to reach singapore - in standard airmail. which is about the only option for international shipping.
the skins came in a hard envelope with 'do not bend' indicated on the package - which hopefully, the postal people will heed and not delibrately bend the package. luckily, mine arrived without damages or bends. the skins is packaged in a clear plastic sleeves - which on the surface looks rather harmless but it is not. the clear sleeves has an adhesive opening on its lip and thus pose quite a problem for me when i was retrieving the skins out of it. the adhesive tends to stick to the skin if you're not careful enough and thus leaving a little stain on the beautiful skins. luckily, the stain is removable after some patience cleaning with soft tissue paper.
i am impressed by the quality of the skins. the material used feels a little rubber-like and of reasonable thickness. i wasted no time and get it to apply on my ipod classic right away. needless to say, the first step is to clean the ipod with a soft cloth. i use a brand new lcd screen cloth for this job. i proceed with the application of the back skin first. it took quite a while for me to finally got the skin to sit perfectly. the gelaskins can be reposition until you are satisfied so there's little worry that you will not get it right. there's always a second chance. the back application was less pain as compared to the front which requires extreme patience in for the application mainly due to the precise screen opening and the click wheel part. first left the click wheel part for the last and proceed with the application of the main front screen which took me more than 10 mins. it was a pain to align the screen and desperately trying keep the application as perfect as possible.
when i finally done with the application, i notice that the front skin is not as perfect in terms of fitting. as you can see from the photos, there are some visible silver from my ipod at the edge of the screen. i guess it will be less obvious if my ipod is black instead of silver. the skin does not sacrifice the click wheel sensitiveness. in fact, it felt better compared to my former skin jacket. i also tested the fit on the JBL radial to make sure there isn't any issue of fit after applying the skin. i guess for approximately USD15 excluding shipping, it is not exactly cheap to accessorize your ipod but i like the fact that it let's you individualized your ipods. not only that, gelaskins also have skins for other range of ipods, portable gaming device and laptops.
beyza slimline leather case
first impression: sleek look and high-quality look. a feel-good small leather goods for your precious samsung SCH-i780 or blackjack II.
first impression: sleek look and high-quality look. a feel-good small leather goods for your precious samsung SCH-i780 or blackjack II.
just got the beyza slimline leather case last saturday from our local retailer. i must say it is a purchase that i feel particularly good. this beyza product is made of full grain cowhide and color was introduced via the drum-dyed process. i won't regurgitate what beyza has claimed about their products which you can read here.
the interior of the leather case is made with suede materials which gives the phone some protection against scratches. As with all leather product, the case feels a little 'stiff' and hard to insert the phone in. gosh, i thought i bought the wrong case! but after a few days of usage, the phone fit snugly, easily insert and retrieve. one worthly note is the case doesn't really cover phone entirely (as you can see from the photo - the phone protrudes about an millimeter out. Due to the snug fit and internal suede material, it gives the phone a wiping effect i.e. its cleans the phone! no 100% but it does make the phone look cleaner whenever i take out the phone from the case.
i m no leather goods expert or specialist, but as far as i am concerned, the craftsmanship - in terms of cuts and stitching are reasonably good. definitely not those hand-stitch quality though.
overall, this a neat, quality leather case for the i780. however, price-wise, this case is on a the high-side. the beyza slimline leather case cost SGD59.95 but you certainly get what you pay for.
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