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A Keyboard protector or Keyboard cover is a device which is placed on top of a computer keyboard in order to reduce its contact with the environment, for example, to prevent dust entry, and to keep the keyboard in a pristine state and reduce or eliminate the need for cleaning the keyboard.
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[edit] Background
[edit] Apple's influence
Initiated by the recent rise of Apple Inc. (attributed to the huge success of its portable MP3 player iPod), its line of Macintosh computers, is gaining market share.[1] Apple's desktop macs are packed with white keyboards, which can easily be blotted and dirtied by dust and regular usage. As a result, keyboard protectors came to a prominence primarily among Mac users who treat their Macs with care. Later, keyboard protectors were promoted for some other of Apple's computers such as PowerBook G4 and MacBook Pro, whose keyboards are silver in colour, though not as vulnerable as the aforementioned Macs.
[edit] Composition
A keyboard protector is usually made with plastic, polyurethane or silicone. Comparatively, silicone is a more protective and stronger substance which cannot be penetrated by liquids (unless they are corrosive alcohol), such as oil and water.
[edit] Working principle
A keyboard protector is placed on top of a keyboard to reduce its contact with the physical environment. For example, keyboard protectors protect against water, oil, dirt, crumbs, hair, and drink spills.
[edit] Advantages and inconvenience
A keyboard protector is usually washable and can be used immediately after purchase. Computer users who are accustomed to typing without the keyboard protectors may take some time to become accustomed, since the keystrokes are dampened and the force needed to apply to the keys are different. These factors may also affect their typing speed and accuracy.
[edit] Compatibility
Since there are several major types of keyboards in the market, some with different layouts, the compatibility of keyboard protectors is also important in order to have the keyboard fully and well protected. silicone keyboard cover will be easy to dust,dirty,need to clean frequent.
[edit] References
- ^ Gartner. Gartner Says Asia/Pacific and EMEA Regions Drove Third-Quarter PC Shipments While U.S. Market Experienced Weaker-Than-Expected Results Business Wire, 2007-10-17. Retrieved on 2007-10-18.
