The top half is more rigid too with that big glass pane providing a good amount of support.
Still, a dent on the lid isnt going to make the computer not function (unless its a STRONG hit).
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Aluminum Unibody is Easy to Dent
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The top half is more rigid too with that big glass pane providing a good amount of support.
Still, a dent on the lid isnt going to make the computer not function (unless its a STRONG hit).
haha but its that big glass pane that causes all the controversy. so really I would love to have it w/o that stupid glass and just be careful, sorry OP things just happen and it sucks, if it makes you feel better my power button is like half sunk in my computer and it came like that
if the 15" is easy to dent i cant wait until the 17" version comes out soon, lets have a bet how many threads we get with "i accidentilly snapped my 17" macbook pro in half, then ran over it and put it in the oven do you think that might void the warranty? "
if the 15" is easy to dent i cant wait until the 17" version comes out soon, lets have a bet how many threads we get with "i accidentilly snapped my 17" macbook pro in half, then ran over it and put it in the oven do you think that might void the warranty? "
Haha, just wait... they're coming. Every material they could have used has their own strengths and weaknesses. When Apple releases their new notebooks in 2010, who knows what they'll use?
Dent in Unibody MacBook Pro
My MacBook Pro had a very stupid accident in the first 5 hours of its life. My cousin from SOUTH Korea came to visit, and he was admiring my new MacBook Pro Unibody and the MagSafe adapter when *oops!* He dropped the heavy white adapter part of the cord on my nice, perfect, and closed computer. Large, ugly dent. Anyways, i needed to vent some steam, which it more than I can say for the time my friend introduced my car's side mirror to a lighting post in the WalMart... Anyways, I bought some of those car dent repair kits from the GoodYear store, and I removed the back of the screen and applied the paste. The next day, I used a smoother tool and it popped the dent right out of the lid. I was thrilled, and the only thing left of it is a slight imperfection that looks kind of like a microscopic caldera. Well, I try not to brag about it to my friends, whose MacBook Pro has a dent that makes the top-left of the screen discolor.
My MacBook Pro had a very stupid accident in the first 5 hours of its life. My cousin from SOUTH Korea came to visit, and he was admiring my new MacBook Pro Unibody and the MagSafe adapter when *oops!* He dropped the heavy white adapter part of the cord on my nice, perfect, and closed computer. Large, ugly dent. Anyways, i needed to vent some steam, which it more than I can say for the time my friend introduced my car's side mirror to a lighting post in the WalMart... Anyways, I bought some of those car dent repair kits from the GoodYear store, and I removed the back of the screen and applied the paste. The next day, I used a smoother tool and it popped the dent right out of the lid. I was thrilled, and the only thing left of it is a slight imperfection that looks kind of like a microscopic caldera. Well, I try not to brag about it to my friends, whose MacBook Pro has a dent that makes the top-left of the screen discolor.
DIE DIE DIE!!!!
I'm just kidding.
The Aluminum MacBooks do dent a bit more- but as another poster stated- the plastic MacBooks would crack. I guess the best compromise would be something like a MacBook Air-made out of Stainless Steel.
The perfect compromise of size, weight and durability!
see this. this way. it is more scratch resistant and also is transparent
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It makes you wonder though, because the LCD panel is right behind the aluminium. They made the top section even thinner than on the previous MBP model, so a dent may actually make a difference.
Even on my old 12" PB, if you pressed down on the Apple logo on the aluminium casing, you can see the effects on your screen when you're staring at it.
Anyway, dents have always been a problem with the Alu PowerBooks and MBPs.
The lid to the Unibody Macbook/MacBook Pro is fairly thin (about the same as its predecessor) so I'm not surprised but the actual Unibody is fairly strong.
The other day I went to my local Apple Store to purchase a new Unibody MacBook Pro (upgrading from a 5 year-old PowerBook G4) - brought it home and, much to my surprise, it had a dent in the top - this was not a refurb either. The dent was pretty deep like someone hit the top against the sharp corner of something. I wish I took a picture of it. . . Anyhow, the box didn't show any signs of damage on the front which would mean that it was damaged prior to packaging - not very good Quality Assurance or some employee trying to hide an accident. So, I immediately took it back to the Apple Store and got a replacement. Fortunately they believed me even though I had opened the box.
Now, I'm kinda paranoid about denting the machine - maybe the hard-plastic cover, as you suggest, would be the way to go.
But they're so Fugly! I'm going for the meticulous care option. Eventually Ill probably drop it on the floor and then probably stop caring but by that point hopefully it'll be new Macbook time anyway (2/3 years)
Oh noooes, Ferrari is damaged when you apply unreasonable force to it! OMG!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVrMZX2kms
2 words: USER ERROR
I've had various iBook, PowerBook, MBP.
Used in car, plane, school, office, on location, on car, in line, etc.
None were dented in anyway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVrMZX2kms
2 words: USER ERROR
I've had various iBook, PowerBook, MBP.
Used in car, plane, school, office, on location, on car, in line, etc.
None were dented in anyway.
I used to too. They dent extremely easily...even with a speck case on it, but it would've been much worse without one.I have a couple of small dents in my "classic" Macbook Pro. Gives it character!
Lesson learned #1: Don't allow animals to roam around sensitive electronic equipment. Or better yet, dont live with animals.
Lesson learned #2: Don't leave sensitive (and expensive) electronic equipment laying on your bedroom floor.
If you buy a ferrari and promptly put it into a tree, is it somehow the ferrari's fault for not being strong enough to withstand the encounter with the tree? Or is it the operator's fault for being careless and reckless? It's the later of course.
For 10,000 euros i can get you a tungsten/titanium macbook pro case!!!!!!!!
but get real its thin material. just be glad it wasn't plastic and it only has two dents in it.
replace aluminum with plastic and you have a post talking about how his cat knocked over a glass thing and broke his screen and hes shocked shocked that it broke.
but get real its thin material. just be glad it wasn't plastic and it only has two dents in it.
replace aluminum with plastic and you have a post talking about how his cat knocked over a glass thing and broke his screen and hes shocked shocked that it broke.
Actually, I have one of the Speck hard shell cases (not the satin, unfortunately, I prefer it but this is what I was able to get), and it's really good looking. Nice shade of green, and it fits well.
Although, I'm wondering now why I'm exacerbating the problem of the thread resurrection here...
jW
I felt pretty bad about it once I realized I had also added to the zombie thread. This post doesn't help, I'm sure!
And I still disagree on the Speck cases looking good, personal opinion yadda yadda.
And I still disagree on the Speck cases looking good, personal opinion yadda yadda.
I think I'm gonna bookmark this thread, wait 6 months, and then post something completely useless.
Yea I know I have a Macbook Pro 15 inch unibody and it has a manufacture dent in it and it's been my third one replaced! I consider it differentI have a couple of small dents in my "classic" Macbook Pro. Gives it character!