I received my new Macbook Pro See Thru case from Speck on Monday. I promised I'd post some of my thoughts on the product.
Installation:
Installation was a snap...pun intended. There are two plastic sections, the top having 4 tabs that snap over the edge of the screen, the bottom having 2 tabs, and some hooks that grab on to the back.
The installation also brings my first concern. These tabs, as they are sliding over the end of the MBP could potentially scractch the edge, as it is a _very_ snug fit. I've not seen any scratches on mine, but I would not get this if you plan on taking it on and off. Put it on, and leave it on.
Protection:
I am very happy with how the case protects the macbook pro. I don't think it will provide much, if any, impact protection, but I feel much safer lugging it around in my bag, without worrying about picking some new nicks. The case covers just about all of the MBP, with the only openings on each button or port, and section of the back where the vents are.
Aesthetics:
I really like the way the MBP looks in this case. It gives it a bit of a shine, and doesn't seem to make it look much bulkier that normal. I went with the clear case, but am interested as to what the red version would like like on the MBP.
Heat:
This was my biggest concern. I used the MBP for about 1-2 hours last night, and didn't notice an increase in the heat on the MBP, and iStat didn't show any significant increases in CPU temperature. The case seems to dissipate the heat through the vent holes, as well as through the plastic itself, so it feels about the same as not having the case on at all.
Overall:
For the price, I think it is a great buy. Outside of the tab scratching concern, I think this product is solid, and definately provides a benefit to those of us who are very wary of getting scratches on our MBPs.
Here are some pictures of my MBP with the case installed:
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5085.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5086.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5087.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5088.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5089.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5090.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5091.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5092.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5093.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5094.jpg
Installation:
Installation was a snap...pun intended. There are two plastic sections, the top having 4 tabs that snap over the edge of the screen, the bottom having 2 tabs, and some hooks that grab on to the back.
The installation also brings my first concern. These tabs, as they are sliding over the end of the MBP could potentially scractch the edge, as it is a _very_ snug fit. I've not seen any scratches on mine, but I would not get this if you plan on taking it on and off. Put it on, and leave it on.
Protection:
I am very happy with how the case protects the macbook pro. I don't think it will provide much, if any, impact protection, but I feel much safer lugging it around in my bag, without worrying about picking some new nicks. The case covers just about all of the MBP, with the only openings on each button or port, and section of the back where the vents are.
Aesthetics:
I really like the way the MBP looks in this case. It gives it a bit of a shine, and doesn't seem to make it look much bulkier that normal. I went with the clear case, but am interested as to what the red version would like like on the MBP.
Heat:
This was my biggest concern. I used the MBP for about 1-2 hours last night, and didn't notice an increase in the heat on the MBP, and iStat didn't show any significant increases in CPU temperature. The case seems to dissipate the heat through the vent holes, as well as through the plastic itself, so it feels about the same as not having the case on at all.
Overall:
For the price, I think it is a great buy. Outside of the tab scratching concern, I think this product is solid, and definately provides a benefit to those of us who are very wary of getting scratches on our MBPs.
Here are some pictures of my MBP with the case installed:
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5085.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5086.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5087.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5088.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5089.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5090.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5091.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5092.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5093.jpg
http://photography.greerfam.com/seethru/IMG_5094.jpg