Apple · Engadget
A MacBook is designed to close with a small gap between the screen and keyboard
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If you absolutely must get a screen protector for your MacBook, there are a few safe alternatives.
Key facts
- There's the UltraThin Magnetic Privacy Screen Filter from Kensington, for example, which is sold on Apple's official website
- Considering how much a new MacBook costs, it's a natural assumption that this same logic would apply
- Fancier ones that boast privacy from prying eyes can be particularly appealing for anyone who frequently uses their laptop while out in public
- From a purely aesthetic point of view, a screen protector on your MacBook can visibly dampen the display you spent good money
Summary
Putting a screen protector on expensive electronics is second nature for any experienced technology user, and in almost all cases is the smart choice for your device. There are a lot of theoretical boons that come along with using a protector on your MacBook, especially if you're frequently transporting it from place to place. From a purely aesthetic point of view, a screen protector on your MacBook can visibly dampen the display you spent good money on. A protector can scatter more light and reduce overall clarity, and with such a large surface area, the chances you're sticking one on with zero air bubbles is slim. Depending on the thickness and material of the screen protector, it can also stop your laptop from closing properly or cause damage to the screen even deeper than this top layer.