I got a Speck hard shell for my 17'' unibody and I love it in all respects (beautiful, MBP doesn't run hoter, rubberized, tough) except for its weight (over 1 lb). It tips the weight of the MBP from very bearable into too heavy. Any alternatives? I'm not looking for protection from dings but just small scratches.
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Alternatives to Speck hard shell
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The Incase option has been announced via there Fall line-up page. I originally thought that I was going to let mine go naked until I could get my hands on it, I'm thinking not so much anymore. As far as I know, Speck is the only one who has one out currently.
Yeah, the lid is finely balanced. Extra 0.5 lb on the lid makes it close even at small angles. I don't know, the whole laptop becomes difficult to lug with shell (I can't be described as small or weak).
Well I have a Zagg invisibleSHIELD and love it and offers no weight at all. I feel like it protects it about the same as a hard shell for the most part. I think I drop it in either i am screwed but from scratches and dings I am pretty safe.
Just read you post again. I think you should go with an invisibleSHIELD for sure.
Just read you post again. I think you should go with an invisibleSHIELD for sure.
I'm thinking that you should have purchased a different computer if the weight is that important.