Macbook Bro Incase Shell -- Unavailable?

[Julio]

So I have been digging around for days about which shell to get my new Macbook Pro. After looking at Speck, Techshell, etc... I stumbled upon InCase Hardshells. Everyone gave positive reviews. I simply could not dig up a review saying Incase scratched their Macbook, unlike the other shells.


So I have decided I want the InCase Hardshell... but when I actually go to look to buy it, I simply cannot find it anywhere. Well, not the 15-inch Macbook Pro design anyway. I did find a 13 inch design, but that obviously doesn't help me.


Is the 15 inch Macbook Pro InCase Hardshell not available to the public yet? Or what's going on? I even looked on InCase's website in the product section, but no luck yet.

I need the shell soon too because I am traveling and taking my new Macbook Pro with me and obviously don't want to just have it bare. Thanks in advance for the help!

[Eric Lewis]

they are made by speck

http://www.speckproducts.com/products/seethru/15-macbook-pro/25

[Julio]

I thought Incase were different than Speck. In fact, I am sure of it. They have products for the 13-inch MBP.

Look here:

http://goincase.com/products/detail/13-hardshell-case-cl57116



These cases don't have a track record for scratching MBP like the Speck cases do.

[fuzzielitlpanda]

the incase hardshell for the mbp is not available yet, but is supposed to be coming out may or june i think.

[Julio]

Ah! That is what I feared! :(

Oh well. It will just have to wait then. I will just baby my MPB more than usual until then.

I would buy another Shell, but I haven't found one worth it yet. Speck is supposed to be a good way to scratch your MBP. Techshell is too expensive. :(

InCase better hurry up and release this in May.

[danvan21]

Incase is making a MBP hard shell case and it will be available in about 2 weeks. I know lots of people with Speck cases and they suck. I would wait for the Incase shell to come out. The ones they have for the MB are amazing and you can expect the same for the MBP case.

[kmarketing]

Hi,

The incase casing may be better...

But I do have to say that my speck case has not sractched my mbp (over a year now), and it has done what it was meant to do, protect the mbp from scratches and minor dings that I may have not prevented otherwise. I know with the speck case on, I have more reassured when handling or commuting with the mbp.

It also cost me quite a bit less than what the 13" incase casing is going for.

[thegoldenmackid]

The incase will definately be better...my Macbook loves it... However, I would warn you that they were supposed to come out in February...so this might be up on the air.

[Julio]

While Incase gets it's armor out, I bought one of their Neoprene sleeves for my MPB. Should suffice for now.

[ntrigue]

This InCase hardshell seems far superior to my Speck. I like the idea of both opaque colors and 'hard-rubberized' casing.

[Tom B.]

"The Hardshell Case for 15″ and 17″ MacBook Pro will be available by the end of May." (http://goincase.com/blog/2008/04/30/soft-touch-slider-case-for-iphone/)

[Eric Lewis]

thanks bro for the big heads up

[Deefuzz]

"The Hardshell Case for 15″ and 17″ MacBook Pro will be available by the end of May." (http://goincase.com/blog/2008/04/30/soft-touch-slider-case-for-iphone/)

And it is now June and I still am not seeing them released yet :(

[Tom B.]

And it is now June and I still am not seeing them released yet :(

The funny thing is that they have 15" Incase Hardshells in UK Apple Stores already. But not US Apple Stores? :confused:

[chiefroastbeef]

I called Incase two days ago after June came around. The person said it will be released next week. And around a week after that for the product to be in retail stores(shipping and what not).

I cannot wait any longer... my mbp is bare naked.

[donkeykong91]

This thread was so helpful when I was looking for this case, I thought I'd sign up and contribute.

The case has just become available on incase's website.

https://www.goincase.com/products/detail/15-hardshell-case-cl57120/3

I had a problem ordering on the website. My cc security code wouldn't go thru but I just called them and ordered over the phone.

I wish the cut-out on the right side was more like the MacBook version, instead of just cutting out an entire piece. But I'll reserve final judgment when I get the case.

Anyways, thanks again for this informative thread. I just ordered a MacBook Pro and would have ordered a different, less desirable shell if I had not come across this thread and known the release of the Incase shell was imminent.

[chiefroastbeef]

I just ordered mine too, cannot wait until it arrives. I looked at the speck cases and the Incase Hardshell, there were no comparison, the quality and looks of the Hardshell is by a far margin better.

[bonafide*]

I've seen the 15 inch incase in apple stores now, check your local spots.

[Deefuzz]

I've seen the 15 inch incase in apple stores now, check your local spots.

Oh these are available at Apple retail stores?

I think I might have to make a trip today to scope it out. That red one looks real nice, but I definitely would like to see it in person first.

[thegoldenmackid]

Oh these are available at Apple retail stores?

I think I might have to make a trip today to scope it out. That red one looks real nice, but I definitely would like to see it in person first.

They have been at the Apple Stores before the official 13th release date, according to the Genius Bar that I spoke with on Saturday...