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DECEMBER 2004

Product Review:
The ProTouch XT Keyboard Protector
by Mitchell Levine

The primary selling-point of mobile computing is the ability to condense the processing power of a desktop computer into a compact, sleek frame which can be conveniently utilized whether on train, plane, boat, automobile, or in the park, classroom, or boardroom. Unfortunately, the convenience of laptop portability has been hindered by two significant factors: volume and vulnerability. The sound of scores of students clacking on keys is enough to disrupt just about any class, significantly reducing the practicability of coordinated laptop use in class. And a keyboard is very easy to destroy on a desktop unit, and the gates of potential hell on a laptop. One quick spill of a soft drink or YooHoo bottle is more than enough to thoroughly destroy any non-ruggedized mobile computer permanently. In fact, the typical consumer guide recommends backing a laptop in a preheated oven sans storage media.

With the introduction of the ProTouch XT, both laptop and desktop users can finally use their keypads silently, with the additional benefit of protection. Measuring just 10 by 12.63 inches, the “medium” sized PXT (also available in small and large laptop versions) easily slipped onto our laptop screen and extended into shape in seconds. Unlike competing solutions, PXT doesn't require permanent attachments such as Velcro to be fixed to your laptop screen. On our test model, once extended, the form fitting protection sleeve successfully eliminated virtually all noise as well as that especially annoying blinking indoor fluorescent glare. Because the screen is designed with a self-supporting bellow, we were able to adequately position it snugly with minimal obstruction of screen.

Finally, complementing the portability of laptops, the PXT architecture enables it to swiftly and conveniently collapse from its fully extended mode into an easily transportable flat shape (measuring no thicker that one inch).

It is difficult not to recommend the PXT considering its benefits to the ears and those looking for sturdy protection outside the boundaries of the class. With its ability to rectify the two most common limitations of laptops, the LPH should be bundled with all new laptops. For more information, log on to: at www.iskin.com.
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