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hard case vs neoprene for my MBP 13
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I have Speck see through cases on my wife's MBP 13, my current MBP 17 and MBA 11.
The last computer, MBP 15, that I sold a few months ago had one as well and the computer looked like new.
I think it's a great way of providing some protection, mostly aesthetic stuff (not drops) without having to put the computer in and out of some sleeve every time you use it.
The last computer, MBP 15, that I sold a few months ago had one as well and the computer looked like new.
I think it's a great way of providing some protection, mostly aesthetic stuff (not drops) without having to put the computer in and out of some sleeve every time you use it.
They do two different things.
Do you need protection when using or during transport. The hard case helps during transport, but it's not the best transport protection.
Do you need protection when using or during transport. The hard case helps during transport, but it's not the best transport protection.
IMHO, the metal casing of the MBP is surprisingly durable. My powerbook G4, after 5 years, looked almost like new when I sold it (only a very few cosmetic surface scuffs). My current MBP, a little over 2 years old, still looks like new too. Unless you intend on using it in some hazardous environments (prone to drops, impacts, etc) then there shouldn't really be a reason for you to need a hard case. It's a laptop, not a piece of irreplaceable art (although I do admit that the MBP unibody design is to some degree a work of art).
I just use a neoprene case for transport.
Besides, the feel of the unibody casing is really great, why ruin that with a cheesy plastic shell?
Ruahrc
I just use a neoprene case for transport.
Besides, the feel of the unibody casing is really great, why ruin that with a cheesy plastic shell?
Ruahrc
just get both thats what i did
speck seethru clear and incase neorpene sleeve plus, both fit together to lol
speck seethru clear and incase neorpene sleeve plus, both fit together to lol
Personally i'm going for a neoprene after i get settled in at college. When I'm using it, it's on my desk; I'm not going to be damaging the computer then.
When it's being moved, I'm either holding it or it's in my backpack; that's the highest chance of it breaking.
Other than that, the use is entirely dependent on how you use and treat the machine.
When it's being moved, I'm either holding it or it's in my backpack; that's the highest chance of it breaking.
Other than that, the use is entirely dependent on how you use and treat the machine.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-macbook-13-inch-3rd-gen-cases-covers-skins-shields.php
Takes a bit of effort to put on, but it's extremely durable and hard to penetrate (not to mention it looks much better than plastic cases).
But then again you would need this plus a transport sleeve as the films only protect against scratches/minor bumps.
Takes a bit of effort to put on, but it's extremely durable and hard to penetrate (not to mention it looks much better than plastic cases).
But then again you would need this plus a transport sleeve as the films only protect against scratches/minor bumps.