Streaming Eye Apple MacBook Skin

iStyles

4/5

I love the skins. However I am disappointed that there is no skin for the base of the Macbook Air. I messed up the skin for the keyboard and did not want to spoil the skin by pulling it out again. Wish it is easier to center it right and apply without bubbles.

L. Liu, Hong Kong SAR, 16 May 2016

Blue Quantum Waves Apple MacBook Skin

iStyles responded:

Thank you for the review. We're glad that you like the MacBook Air 13-inch Skins but sorry to hear that you accidentally messed up the inner Skin for one of them.

Skin Application
The MacBook inner Skins are precision cut to cover the area around the keyboard - the complexity and large size of this surface does make Skin alignment a little more tricky but the final effect when it's done properly is well worth the effort. What we generally do during Skin application is to first align the Skin to the major physical cutouts, and in this case, that will be the trackpad area. Peel the whole inner Skin off and start with the bottom half; hold the Skin at both ends of the wrist rest area and gently position until it aligns perfectly to the trackpad. One trick will be to keep the top half (the thin stripes that go beside the keyboard) folded back over the bottom half such that the stripes do not get stuck on your MacBook when you're positioning the bottom half. Once you've aligned the trackpad, everything else will fall in place with a little guidance.

Do not press the Skin down until you are happy with the alignment - this makes it easier to reposition the Skin if the first alignment attempts fail.

When you're happy with the alignment, start pressing the Skin down firmly from the inside out so that bubbles will not get caught. Even if bubbles do get caught, they can be pressed out with a finger as the Skin comes with a special weaved adhesive that allows for air pockets to be "massaged" out.

Replacement Skin
We can get another replacement inner Skin made for you to give the Skin application another go at no charge and you just have to cover the shipping cost to get this new package to you.

If you would like to go for this replacement, please send us an email at [email protected] to let us know which MacBook Air 13-inch Skin was spoil (you purchased two) and we'll set up the replacement order for you. Or if you would like to place an order for something else (matching cases for your phone? We also sent a discount via email), let us know the order number and we'll add the replacement inner Skin to it.

Bottom Skin
The Outer/Inner Combo MacBook Air 13" Skin sets will cover the lid and area around the keyboard on your MacBook but they will not include a bottom Skin. You can technically purchase another "Outer lid" Skin and make cuts manually for the rubber feet on the bottom of your MacBook but we will not recommend doing so. The unibody construction of the MacBook acts as a heat sink and helps to dissipate heat during operation. If the bottom area is covered, the MacBook will not be able to "breath" as well, resulting in higher operating temperatures that can cause reduced performance and shorten electronics lifespan.

We recommend using the Skin for styling and scratch protection - when you need to transport the MacBook, put it in a padded sleeve (like the one you purchased too) or bag. The bottom of the MacBook does not require a Skin as it's usually facing a surface (eg, on a table), it does not come into direct contact with this surface (will not get scratched) because of the rubber feet on the bottom and people rarely see this surface as it's either on the table or packed in a bag.

iStyles

4/5

The product is awesome. People have no problem understanding how much I LOVE leopard print. If someone tries to take it, there will be no problem identifying my computer. The iStyles leopard print has glammed it up like no other!

J. Jeffers, United States, 30 January 2016

iStyles

4/5

Almost perfect but....almost.
Delivery didn't take long.
After receiving the product I was positively surprised with how good it actually looks.
You can say just from looking at it that it was printed just few days ago and they even sent it (the sticker) not cut out but with whole surroundings so you may use those pieces for anything you want.
It's really great because they added small sticker for MacBook charger too.
It's incredible how well it lies on the surface of my MacBook body especially considering the fact that I had many really deep scratches on it.
The only thing if I may say was a negative surprise. I don't know if I'm supposed to stretch it strong but it doesn't really cover whole surface of my MacBook . It lacks about 2mm on each side.
This is why I'd give 4/5

L. Wojcik, Japan, 23 October 2015

iStyles responded:

Thank you for the review. The MacBook Skins are cut very slightly smaller so that they're easier to apply. The MacBook Retina 15-inch is rather large at 35.89cm x 24.71cm - if the Skin is cut precisely to fit and a customer accidentally stretches the Skin by a little, it will result in an overhanging Skin edge (which is worse). The Skin can be stretched gently into place to cover the last 1 to 2mm for an absolutely perfect fit if you wish but it's all right to leave your Skin application as it is because this tiny gap is not visible compared to the overall Skin size and it helps reduce the possibility of the Skin edge getting caught and damaged.

We're glad that the package arrived quickly, and that you liked how the Skin covered the deep scratches on your MacBook and how good the Skin looks on the whole.

iStyles

4/5

I actually love my skin. The only problem I have with it is that it was ... not the right size? I know that I ordered the proper size ( I mean how in the world can you mess up ordering a skin for a 15" Mac Book Pro Retina?). However, it was as if the skin was stretched JUST a hair out of shape. I did a bit of cosmetic altering and it's fine now. I can say that this experience will not stop me from ordering from iStyles again. Everything else in the order was perfect, so zero complaints.

T. Wilson, United States, 15 October 2014

iStyles

4/5

Excellent serivce, quick delivery, but not what I had expected. It lloks good on my computer, but I had expected the skill to go all the way to the edge of the computer top, and the decal astops short. Still, its worth the price.

A. Vasishth, United States, 20 February 2013

Solid State Black Apple MacBook Skin

iStyles

4/5

The ordering was simple and easy (once you manage to choose from the thousands of different styles). The fitting of the ordered products was perfect for the the two MacBook Airs, but not perfect for my HTC One X.

I can recommend spraying a fine mist of water on large surfaces before applying the skins. That way it is easy to adjust it right after the application. When it is perfect, just use a soft cloth to work out all the air pockets and water, starting from the center and working towards the edges. After everything is smooth, leave the product alone for some hours before using it. Works like a charm!

B. Alverborg, Sweden, 4 January 2013

iStyles

4/5

Website wasn't very user friendly for finding designs but I knew which design I wanted anyway. Ordering was easy enough and shipping was fast. Very happy with quality of skin. Would not order from iStyles again in future though as I just found out you guys sell real leather products. Not cool, guys, methods of obtaining leather are very cruel. There are other retailers out there that do faux leather and faux fur effect designs.

K. OO, Australia, 17 May 2012

Composition Notebook Apple MacBook Skin