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Best MacBook Casing?

Hyde244

Hyde244

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Mar 16, 2008
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Hey there guys,

I have been at college for just under 2 quarters now and my MacBook has taken a good deal of wear, already having the top screen casing bowing a bit.

So, in an effort to ensure that this laptop makes it through college with me, I'm trying to look into good MacBook casings.

So does anyone have suggestions with MacBook casing?
 
I would recommend the Incase Hardshell.

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I'll probably get one as soon as they are available in UK Apple Stores.
 
I got my hardshell case on ebay and works great on my macbook. I don't know what brand it is but it's a lot cheaper than buying it anywhere else
 
I second the Incase Hardshell. I just installed it and it fits perfectly, has a great feel to it, looks great.
 
cthomet said:
is a case even worth it? i mean how much better is it than a sleeve if you are careful with it?
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Well, the problem with a sleeve is it is one more thing to unzip and unpack.

I have a laptop backpack which the MacBook travels in every day, and am simply looking for something which can withstand the wear and tear of everyday usage while carrying it around campus.

Frankly, I cannot guarantee I will always be careful with it, as I am on the go a lot.

This is why the hardshell looks the best as it is always protecting, very durable, and easy to use.
 
akonradi said:
How much thicker does the Incase hardshell make the computer?
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Is is amazing how well this fits the Macbook. It adds very little thickness. The cutouts are perfect for the Adapater, USB, etc...

Here is a thread on the case, with pics of it on my Blackbook. With the case on, I can still get it into my Incase Neoprene Sleeve. It is a tight fit, but it does go in.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/446097/
 
Hyde244 said:
Well, the problem with a sleeve is it is one more thing to unzip and unpack.

I have a laptop backpack which the MacBook travels in every day, and am simply looking for something which can withstand the wear and tear of everyday usage while carrying it around campus.

Frankly, I cannot guarantee I will always be careful with it, as I am on the go a lot.

This is why the hardshell looks the best as it is always protecting, very durable, and easy to use.
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ya i guess the hardshell would protect against scratches and such, and if you had a sleeve that could help protect against the minor bumps of carrying it around in a backpack
 
incase hardshell

Just snapped mine on. Looks and works great! You can barely tell its there.
 
Looks Nice

Hmmm. I might get that... Snapping that on to my MacBook and slapping it in my carrying case should cut it for protection. If only there was a way to stop thieves, too.
 
Does dust, etc.. get trapped in the case. Could it scratch the MacBook?

I am getting interested in this as well.
 
Tom B. said:
How does it affect the maximum screen recline angle? That's my only worry.
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It doesn't affect it at all. I was concerned also until I tried it out in the store. Here is mine from the side open.
 

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MM07 said:
Does dust, etc.. get trapped in the case. Could it scratch the MacBook?

I am getting interested in this as well.
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The case fits VERY snug, I can't imagine anything getting into, and under the case. The only place where there is any opening is where the vent holes are on the bottom.
 

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heatmiser said:
I'm very close to buying a black Incase for my white Macbook. I think it would look like this:



...but slightly thicker.
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You would be amazed on how little it adds to the thickness. I think the Black case on the White Macbook would look great. And, you can still see the Apple Logo with the case on.
 

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Hyde244 said:
Hey there guys,

I have been at college for just under 2 quarters now and my MacBook has taken a good deal of wear, already having the top screen casing bowing a bit.

So, in an effort to ensure that this laptop makes it through college with me, I'm trying to look into good MacBook casings.

So does anyone have suggestions with MacBook casing?
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I am using a Case-Mate leather case in Sienna Red Cobblestone Italian leather for my Mac Book.I have a Case-Mate Case for my i-Touch as well. Totally protects my MB, and looks awesome doing it. I highly recommend Case-Mate:apple:
 
AnonymousOne said:
Any suggestion for a case in the UK as I can't find that case anywhere
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I would recommend waiting for a couple of weeks. I'm sure it will definitely be on sale in UK Apple stores before the end of the month. Well I hope so, as I am waiting to buy one too. :)

I just sent them an email to ask about UK availability, so when they reply I will re-edit this post with the details.
 
Very nice. I guess I'll need to set some money aside and order one of these. I'm always paranoid about my Macbook and I'm not all that sure about the cheaper plastic cases on ebay.

Thanks!
 
Bobioden said:
It doesn't affect it at all. I was concerned also until I tried it out in the store. Here is mine from the side open.
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I just want to mention this: I just got my hardshell case today for my black macbook and put it on. I also have a white macbook to compare it to. Although you can tilt the screen past 90 degrees, it does not go to its full reclining angle. I was fiddling with the bottom case for 30 minutes trying to slide it under the hooks of the vent properly. I took it on and off about 7 times. After I finally figured that I had it installed correctly I took a protractor and measured it up against the white macbook. This is what I found about how far the screen reclines:

White Macbook (no hardshell case) ~ 142 degrees
Black Macbook (with hardshel case) ~ 138 degrees

Although its only 4 degrees, it is a noticeable difference when comparing it to another machine. The macbook is still very well usable with the hardshell case on and you will only miss the 4 degrees of incline when you are using the macbook on the ground in front of you or in similar positions. Your viewing angle will not be hindered if you are using the macbook on a desk or on your lap.

Just a side note, I have the invisible shield installed on the white macbook and tried installing the incase hardshell case but the bottom case didn't seem to fit right, although it did fit.
 
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