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MacBook Pro 15-Inch Privacy Screen Filter | A1707, A1990, A1286 Compatible | Anti-Spy 30-Degree Viewing Cone | Professional Fitting Included
Micro-louver film sized to unibody and Touch Bar Retina panels, applied free of charge at our Kimathi Street counter while you wait
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 4,000, cut for the A1707, A1990, and A1286 chassis and fitted by our technician at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That KSh 4,000 covers the film itself plus the fitting labour, so nothing is added at the counter. Each MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter arrives brand new and sealed, built around micro-louver film that narrows the readable cone to roughly 30 degrees either side of centre. Anyone sitting outside that cone sees a dark, unreadable panel instead of your work.
MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter solves a problem that accountants, advocates, HR officers, insurance agents, and banking staff across Kenya deal with weekly. You open a payroll sheet in a Kimathi Street cafe, review a client contract on a Nairobi Expressway shuttle, or check M-Pesa reconciliations at a shared co-working desk, and the person beside you can read every figure. Angling the lid away is not a fix it wrecks your posture and still leaves the screen visible. The MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter blocks that sightline at the panel itself, without changing how you sit or type.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who hand you a film in a sleeve and leave you to fight air bubbles at home, Mascom International fits the MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter for you as part of the KSh 4,000 price. Our team cleans the panel, aligns the film to the 15.4-inch active area, and presses out trapped air before you leave. Users consistently report that a shop-fitted filter sits flatter and lasts longer than a self-applied one. Visit our Kimathi Street shop Monday to Saturday, or call for countrywide delivery.
Common Questions About the MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter
How much can the person sitting next to me actually see?
Almost nothing readable. The film restricts clear viewing to about 30 degrees either side of dead centre, giving you a 60-degree cone in total. Sit directly in front and the panel looks normal. Move a seat sideways on a matatu, a Java House bench, or a boardroom table, and text fades into a dark grey wash. Numbers, names, and email subject lines stop being legible well before someone reaches a full side-on angle, which is where most shoulder-surfing happens in public.
Will this fit my exact MacBook Pro, and how do I check?
Check the small print on the underside of your MacBook Pro. If it reads A1707, A1990, or A1286, this filter fits. All three use a 15.4-inch panel measuring roughly 331mm wide by 207mm tall in a 16:10 shape, so one cut size covers the 2008 to 2012 unibody A1286, the 2016 to 2017 A1707, and the 2018 to 2019 A1990. Bring the machine to Kimathi Street and we confirm the model number before cutting anything or taking payment.
Am I charged extra for the fitting, or is labour separate?
Labour is already inside the KSh 4,000. Many Nairobi sellers quote a film price, then add a fitting fee once you arrive, or simply hand you the sleeve and wish you luck. Our price is the walk-out price: film, cleaning, alignment, and bubble removal included. Fitting takes about 10 to 15 minutes at the counter while you wait. If a bubble appears within the first week from our fitting, bring it back and we re-seat it at no charge.
Does a privacy filter make the screen too dark to work on?
It dims the panel slightly, and one or two brightness steps up cancels that out completely. Micro-louver film works by blocking light heading sideways, so some forward light is lost too. On a MacBook Pro Retina panel with plenty of brightness headroom, this is barely noticeable indoors. Outdoors in direct Nairobi sun you will want the brightness higher than usual. Expect a small battery cost from running brighter, in the region of 20 to 40 minutes over a full charge.
Can I take the filter off when I want the full viewing angle back?
Yes. The filter mounts with removable tabs or magnetic strips depending on the stock version, so it lifts off in seconds and clips back on just as fast. This matters when two colleagues need to review the same spreadsheet, when you are presenting to a client across a desk, or when watching something with family. Store it flat in the sleeve it comes with. Repeated removal does not damage the panel, since nothing bonds permanently to the glass.
Does it protect the screen from scratches as well?
It adds a sacrificial layer over the panel. The film carries a hard-coated outer surface that takes light scuffs, keyboard-key marks from a closed lid, and dust abrasion that would otherwise reach the display. It also resists fingerprints better than bare glass. Treat it as scratch defence rather than drop defence — it will not save a panel from a fall or a heavy object. For a MacBook Pro screen replacement costing well over KSh 30,000 locally, that layer earns its place.
What if I order from outside Nairobi and cannot come in for fitting?
You still get the same product and the same price. We ship the filter pre-cut to size with the mounting tabs, cleaning cloth, and a dust-removal sticker, and our team walks you through the fitting over a WhatsApp video call on +254 708 852 521. Customers in Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, and Mombasa have fitted theirs this way without trouble. Payment happens on arrival, so you inspect the sealed film before any money moves.
Is KSh 4,000 justified when I could just turn the laptop away?
Turning away hides one angle and exposes another, and it does nothing when someone stands behind you. For KSh 4,000 spread across two or three years of use, that works out near KSh 4 a day. Weigh that against one leaked salary schedule, one client list seen by a competitor, or one KRA filing read over your shoulder at a service counter. Kenyan firms handling client data under the Data Protection Act increasingly treat visual privacy as a basic control, not a luxury.
Technical Specifications
Micro-Louver Privacy Filtering Performance
- Viewing cone limited to approximately 30 degrees either side of centre, roughly 60 degrees total readable width
- Microscopic vertical louvers embedded in the film redirect sideways light, darkening the panel for off-angle viewers
- Text, figures, and images become progressively harder to read as the observer moves past the 30-degree mark
- Works in both bright office lighting and dim conditions, since the effect is physical rather than software-based
- No software, drivers, battery draw, or macOS settings involved — the film does the work on its own
- Effect applies to the whole 15.4-inch panel evenly, with no clear strip along edges or corners
MacBook Model Compatibility and Panel Fitment
- Cut for the 15.4-inch panel shared by A1286, A1707, and A1990 MacBook Pro units in 16:10 shape
- A1286 covers the 2008 to 2012 unibody MacBook Pro 15-inch, including 1440x900 and 1680x1050 display options
- A1707 covers the 2016 and 2017 Touch Bar MacBook Pro 15-inch running a 2880x1800 Retina panel
- A1990 covers the 2018 and 2019 MacBook Pro 15-inch, also at 2880x1800 with the Touch Bar row
- Active display area measures close to 331mm wide by 207mm tall across all three chassis generations
- Model number sits printed in small text on the underside of the laptop near the regulatory markings
- Bring your machine to our Kimathi Street counter and we verify the model number before fitting
Eye Comfort and Optical Clarity
- Anti-glare surface treatment cuts reflections from overhead fluorescent tubes and window light in Nairobi offices
- Filters part of the high-energy blue light band between 380 and 450 nanometres emitted by the backlight
- Reduced reflection helps during long QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, and legal document sessions that strain the eyes
- Slight dimming from the louver structure is offset by raising macOS brightness one or two steps
- Retina text remains sharp at normal seated distance, with no visible pixel blur or colour shift head-on
- Matte finish keeps fingerprint smudges less visible than on the bare glossy MacBook Pro glass
Material Construction and Daily Handling
- Multi-layer PET film construction, typically around 0.4mm thick, adds negligible weight or lid-closing clearance
- Hard-coated outer surface resists light scratches, dust abrasion, and keyboard marks from a closed lid
- Oleophobic treatment on the front face makes fingerprints and skin oils easier to wipe away
- Handles Kenya's coastal humidity and the dust picked up on upcountry road travel without peeling or clouding
- Frameless design keeps the MacBook Pro bezel line clean with no protruding plastic edges around the panel
- Cleans with a dry microfiber cloth; avoid alcohol-based sprays and ammonia cleaners on the coated surface
In-Store Fitting and Removal Handling
- Fitting labour is included in the KSh 4,000 price with no separate charge added at the counter
- Technician cleans the panel, removes dust particles, aligns the film, and presses out trapped air
- Counter fitting takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes and is done while you wait at Kimathi Street
- Removable mounting through adhesive tabs or magnetic strips depending on current stock version supplied
- Filter lifts off in seconds for shared viewing, then clips back into position without re-cleaning the panel
- Bubbles appearing within seven days of our fitting are re-seated free of charge at our shop
- Upcountry buyers receive the pre-cut film with fitting guidance over a WhatsApp video call
Package Contents
Every MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter from Mascom International includes the pre-cut 15.4-inch filter, removable mounting tabs or magnetic strips, a microfiber cleaning cloth, a dust-removal sticker, an application card for pressing out air, and a flat storage sleeve for when the filter is off the panel. Walk-in customers also get counter fitting at no extra cost. No adapters, cases, or keyboard covers are part of this package.
Warranty
The MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering delamination, clouding, and mounting hardware failure under normal use. Scratches from abrasive cleaning, tears from rough handling, and damage from alcohol or ammonia cleaners fall outside coverage. Our Nairobi CBD counter handles claims directly.
Where to Buy the MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter in Kenya
Get the MacBook Pro 15-inch privacy screen filter from Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your A1707, A1990, or A1286 MacBook Pro along and we confirm the model number, fit the film at the counter in about 15 minutes, and let you test the viewing angle from every seat in the shop before you pay.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
- Walk in: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD
Mascom International delivers to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival service, so you only pay once the filter reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kakamega, and every other major town receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 6-month warranty stated above. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest fitment advice, accurate compatibility checks, and after-sales backing on every laptop accessory we stock.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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