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MBP Shell Help.. Need Opinios

LaurenBrittany

LaurenBrittany

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Jun 7, 2014
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Hi everyone! I recently bought a Mac Book Pro for my post secondary education, since my Toshiba broke. I am looking into a shell for it, to prevent scratches on the surface. I know most people say the case scratches the laptop aswell, but I would prefer not to go without a shell; the look of the Mac is beautiful, but I would rather protect it from every day use.

Sorry everyone, I know this question has been asked a million times - says my google search. But I just haven't found what I wanted yet!

I have done a lot of research into the cases. I have extensively looked at reviews for:
Kuzy Rubberized Satin Hard Case Cover
Speck Smartshell/SeeThru/SeeThru Satin cases
Incase Hardshell Case
Booq Viper Case
Tech21 Impact Snap Case

All have tons of pros and cons.. I am looking for recomendations on the best case. I am looking for a case with good ventilation, doesn't scratch easily (or show scratches much), and causes the least amount of scratches. ... One that doesn't show many fingerprints would be a bonus.

I have also heard that the snaps/corners break easily on certain cases (within a short amoumt of time of buying it). I am hoping for a case with the longest lasting snaps, as I do not want to just replace the case in a couple months.

Thanks in advance!! :D
 
I had bought a Speck for my MBP when I bought it 2 years ago. I no longer use it. Most of the "scratches" I get on my MBP can buff out pretty well with a damp cloth, they're more like scuffs.

I decided I didn't like how slippery the case made the computer. I now have a sleeve from Hex to protect the computer when I take it out of the house.
 
Thanks for the reply hallux. I guess I don't NEED a shell as I am planning on getting a sleeve. I just hoped to protect my Macbook from scratches while in use.. My family is notorious for not being careful with things, and if I have my laptop out but closed, there is a possibility of someone setting something on top of it.
 
I guess you couldn't rely on them being gentle when setting something on it? If you can't trust them for that, don't leave it out.

Keep in mind, if you buy a sleeve designed specifically for your model, there may not be room for a hardshell case. I know my Hex sleeve wouldn't accommodate my MBP with the Speck case on it.
 
LaurenBrittany said:
Thanks for the reply hallux. I guess I don't NEED a shell as I am planning on getting a sleeve. I just hoped to protect my Macbook from scratches while in use.. My family is notorious for not being careful with things, and if I have my laptop out but closed, there is a possibility of someone setting something on top of it.
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I personally have a Speck clear case on mine. It does what it is supposed to do, but the average lifespan is only 6 months. So figure you will need a warranty replacement on them due to failing clips.

It does protect from scratches well. But I am afraid that even a Speck or other snap-on case will not protect from damage from something heavy being placed on it.

My friend goes to a school with a 1:1 program and between the pressure of books in his backpack on the display even with the Speck case, it still imprinted a bright spot imprint of the Apple logo which is visible on all light backgrounds.
 
Altemose said:
Did you decide what to get?
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Not exactly haha. My example of family setting stuff on it was probably an extreme situation, but the fact of the matter is stuff happens - sometimes there's no choice but to leave it out. Sometimes accidental bumps happen. This is why I wanted a case.

BUT. You're answer in regards to clips lasting 6 months or so is the answer I needed - not exactly the timeline I wanted to hear, but a timeline none the less. If I have my laptop for 5+ years, I do not want to have to buy that many cases.

So at this point I am stuck, and will use my macbook naked until I decide what to use!
 
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