Are there any keyboard covers whose benefits outweigh costs

By cost, I'm referring to the time spent installing (I figured it'd be simple, but they keys on the cover didn't fit very well over the keyboard). Is there a quality one that is absent of the defects mentioned by others (fading, hazing, etc)?

I came across numerous threads about over heating when I was reading about clamshell mode ( when you run your macbook with the lid closed ) and people were mentioning how really hot machine gets without being able to breathe properly when the lid is closed .That led me into thinking that the keyboard is another source of ventilation/heat dissipation (there are quite a number of other users who say so)
For example you can see this user comment on the apple store about moshi clearguard :
Use with care.
Written by LF from Bucharest Aug 24, 2010
Keep in mind that your MacBook Pro dissipates heath from the back grill but also from the >keyboard the fans push the warm air out …
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV901LL/A
These are streamlined powerhouses that have an engineered perfect spot between getting hot and running silent with a tiny footprint.I keep reading about any modification be it see thru case overs or keyboard protectors etc etc just ending up with a warmer machine ..The reason is simple the aluminium chassis keeps the internals cools because it's an excellent heat conductor that way you can have a very silent yet considerably cool machine .Also MBP has exhaust behind the machine while it has air coming in form practically every opening it may have,allowing nice all round air flow in the machine .The logic board of your machine is directly under your keyboard which has the cpu and the gpu on it , the two major heat generators.
I say stick with the engineering marvel that you paid top dollar for and let apple design genius do it's job .Small scratches and some wear on your keyboard just goes to show that you actually use your machine not sit and look at it all day . It adds character to it
My two pennies

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...that makes sense to me.
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Re: Is it safe to use MBP with screen lid closed? Leave charge on always?
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Actually I you shouldn't close the lid while running on an external screen. The keyboard of the Macbook is an air intake for the fan. Close the lid, and it could overheat.
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once again, I've tried a few of these keyboard covers. the Moshi keyboard cover is the ONLY one I can recommend. the others are too thick or change the keyboard experience too much.
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Re: Is it safe to use MBP with screen lid closed? Leave charge on always?
1. Closing the cover will cause more heat. This is not because of covering the keyboard very much (though it does help some heat be retained). It's mainly because of the shape of the hinge and the fact when closed it covers up the back vent a lot more. For the best cooling, it is best to have the screen open. Just run it as a dual monitor, but make the external the Primary monitor, and if you don't want to use the built in, just turn its backlight off and don't use it.
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I'd leave the lid open, at least partially...yes it may be fine not doing that, but you are making heat dissipate worse, of course could even theoretically hurt the screen.
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1. Closing the cover will cause more heat. This is not because of covering the keyboard very much (though it does help some heat be retained). It's mainly because of the shape of the hinge and the fact when closed it covers up the back vent a lot more. For the best cooling, it is best to have the screen open. Just run it as a dual monitor, but make the external the Primary monitor, and if you don't want to use the built in, just turn its backlight off and don't use it.
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