Do I need a case or screen protector for my new 15" Macbook Pro?

[mtthwcmn1]

I just ordered the entry level 15" Macbook Pro and was wondering if I needed a screen protector, case, trackpad guard, keyboard guard, or what accessories I needed.

 

[Matthew Yohe]

I just ordered the entry level 15" Macbook Pro and was wondering if I needed a screen protector, case, trackpad guard, keyboard guard, or what accessories I needed.

Uh, you don't need a screen protector or any sort of "guard" or really any accessories. Why would you?

 

[wrinkster22]

I recently got my mac laptop
I got a sleeve
an external mouse

 

[tmagman]

Its really up to you. Lots of people (including me) use their MBP naked, others like a keyboard guard, etc. I dont use a hardshell or armor or anything because of the heat dissipation issue. As long as you have a good sleeve or padded bag to transport it in and you respect it like any expensive electronic, you're gonna be fine.

 

[yanki01]

i just got my gf a MBP yesterday and she already ordered a Spek satin hard shell case as well as a carrying case. i prefer mine naked and only have a carrying case. its all up to you and what you'll be using it for and where you're taking it.

 

[randomrazr]

if anything get a sleeve

speck is an option
moshi keybaord cover is option
moshi palmgaurd is an option
no screen protector needed...its glass...it wont scratch

 

[yanki01]

if anything get a sleeve

speck is an option
moshi keybaord cover is option
moshi palmgaurd is an option
no screen protector needed...its glass...it wont scratch

positive about that? glass can scratch.

 

[eagandale4114]

Just a sleeve for road trips.

 

[randomrazr]

positive about that? glass can scratch.

its can scratch but its extremely scratch reistsant.

how often do u scratch a window

so unless ur gonna take something sharp and stab ur screen, ur fingers wont do anything.

why would u even touch ur screen anyway....>.>

 

[Michael383]

I'd recommend a sleeve. I use an Incase with my 15" MBP.

 

[redbrick]

I would recommend getting a screen guard. Glass does scratch...and at some point you're going to have to clean that accidental greasy finger print or dust off that pretty screen.

A Keyboard condom is a good idea...the keyboard is not completely sealed from really small bits of solid debris and other stuff. The downside to this is it impacts the backlighting a bit.

Palm guards....I'm on the fence on this....I've seen pics of sweat deterioration, but have not personally experienced this...not sure...

A hard case is a really good idea. I've seen so many scratched and dented macbook...it's pitiful... Such a nice machine...and it only takes a cheap hard case to avoid that. Call it battle scars whatever...it looks like crap, I call it carelessness. I've not expereinced heat dissipation or over heating issues so far...so ymmv. My opinion of course...