Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Hardshell or naked?
- Thread starter 0186279
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
For me, those weren't enough because the auditorium desks are smaller and have like 5 angles sides so only one or two knobs were on the desk. On a table, yes they would be enough.
But mine travels quite a bit and it gets put down on many different surfaces, so I just wanted to be safe from scratches AND if a drink spilled I wouldn't have to worry about the battery compartment. (late 2008 MBP)
HOWEVER, my Incase case has scratched the sides and lots-o-stuff gets trapped in there that can easily cause scratches. Its a trade off for me; small barely noticeable scratches or large in-your-face ugly ones and possibly dents. I already have a few of those pre-case era.
Nah, not an option : p as I am in a debate with myself whether or not to take my case off for good hah.
I'd rather keep it more and be able to touch and see the nice materials I paid for. When it's time for a new one, I'll give this to someone that can enjoy it. A young cousin or something.
This is a good point. I havent felt very connected to many of my computers lately, most likely because I keep them so bundled up!
Both - sort of
I use one of those sticky plastic sheets to protect the outside of my umbp.
It adds no bulk, is transparent and still protects from all but the most severe scratches or dents.
I have a speck case on my secondary MBP - but it is translucent red. I real attention-getter at starbucks.
I use one of those sticky plastic sheets to protect the outside of my umbp.
It adds no bulk, is transparent and still protects from all but the most severe scratches or dents.
I have a speck case on my secondary MBP - but it is translucent red. I real attention-getter at starbucks.
Naked......It's a piece of art and I use it. Wrap it in plastic and put a PC sticker on it. It's like putting A1 stake sauce on Filet Mignon
Portable electronics aren't meant to be in cases... just my philosophy. My cellphone gets thrown all over the place. My MBP is well seen after, but I don't baby it 100%, waste of time really.
What stick sheets are you referring to? Also, what about screen protectors? Any suggestions?
Habitus
I have had a hardshell on it most of the time. I did go naked for a few months but I got a scratch on the bottom and immediately put the hardshell back on. I did the same with my iPhone. Naked things in life just makes me nervous. 
I keep my MBP naked. It looks too good to cover up. However, I do use an Incase sleeve and Incase backpack to protect it when I travel and around campus.
i guess to each their own, but in my experience, the inisible shield BLOWS REALLY HARD. Why? well the shield is cut out of a flat piece of plastic and you have to wrap it on your curvy macbook pro. this leaves corners without the same tension as the sides. you get tiny 'waves' near the corners, which aren't always covered completely.
I use an Incase hardshell on my 13 Pro. No scratches after 6 months! When my SD card died and I went to the Genius bar for repair the Genius noted "perfect" for condition. My hardshell is on 99% of the time (off for cleaning and taking for repair) and when I put it in my backpack it is in an Incase sleeve as well. I am not about to ruin a $1600 machine because I would not spend $80 to protect it. At least get a sleeve if not a hardshell.
Nope, you're wrong there.
Got a satin black Incase hardshell on mine, put it on the day I got the laptop (straight out of the box in to the case).
Got a hardshell and screen protector on my iPhone as well, and after 6 months of heavy use it's still totally perfect.