I just bought a new 13" MacBook Pro retina. It's my first MacBook although I have had an iPad and iPhone 3-5. Im debating on how i want to use/protect it. How do you all protect your MacBook? Clear skin, case, sleeve, etc..?
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How do you all protect your MacBook Pro?
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I like this slip case / sleeve from Rasfox. I have the one for my rMBP 15" and it fits perfectly. It has nice memory foam style protection and the edges of the computer. Then when you zip the case up, there is fabric protecting the metal so the zippers won't scratch your computer.
It runs generally in the low $20 range which is cheaper than the standard Incase/Incipio sleeves.
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I own an iMac for 6 years but the 15" rMBP is my first MBP as well. I'm always pretty worried about it's condition and I'm very careful with it.. After all, I spent €2.5k on it and I want it to be as good as possible for some years. I always keep it on a Incase retina ready sleeve and then put it on a Jeep backpack that has a special container for laptops. It fits perfectly. I'm thinking about buying the Moshi keyboard and palm protector as well but haven't decided about that yet.
Also, I clean it regularly with a cleaning kit for LCDs I got off of a electronics store.
Also, I clean it regularly with a cleaning kit for LCDs I got off of a electronics store.
I've bought a hard plastic 'speck' shell - Would recommend to anyone!
Fits perfect without increasing the profile of the machine too much. Will prevent the top scratches and edge bumps you see on many of the second hand MBP's for sale.
If I have to travel, The MBP goes into a neoprene laptop sleeve and then into the laptop compartment of my Jansport backpack.
Touch wood - its still in perfect condition.
Fits perfect without increasing the profile of the machine too much. Will prevent the top scratches and edge bumps you see on many of the second hand MBP's for sale.
If I have to travel, The MBP goes into a neoprene laptop sleeve and then into the laptop compartment of my Jansport backpack.
Touch wood - its still in perfect condition.
I would recommend getting an elevator stand, an external keyboard, and a USB mouse.
The elevator stand helps to keep it level with your eyes, which decreases neck pain/discomfort. Furthermore, it helps to protect from spills (as it will be lifted off of the surface).
An external keyboard and mouse will decrease the amount of wear-and-tear on your MBPs keyboard and trackpad, keeping them in better condition, for longer.
You can also buy a keyboard sleeve/protector for fairly cheaply ($7-$30), depending on which brand you decide to go with.
Although I don't like the look of speck cases (even clear ones), that's probably another great way to protect it from scratches and dents.
I believe the most important way to protect your MBP is with common sense, which isn't actually that common. Don't eat or drink over your MBP, and in fact, don't eat when using it at all. Crumbs, oils, or ingredients in general, will slowly transfer from your fingers to your device. Don't carry it with only one hand, always use two. Don't do "stupid" things with it either. For example, when I drink coffee I a) NEVER drink it over my computer, I always turn my head/chair to take a sip, and b) I always plant my coffee a significant difference away from my device, so that in the case of dropping, tipping, or spilling it, there's a very unlikely chance it will reach and/or splash onto my MBP.
The elevator stand helps to keep it level with your eyes, which decreases neck pain/discomfort. Furthermore, it helps to protect from spills (as it will be lifted off of the surface).
An external keyboard and mouse will decrease the amount of wear-and-tear on your MBPs keyboard and trackpad, keeping them in better condition, for longer.
You can also buy a keyboard sleeve/protector for fairly cheaply ($7-$30), depending on which brand you decide to go with.
Although I don't like the look of speck cases (even clear ones), that's probably another great way to protect it from scratches and dents.
I believe the most important way to protect your MBP is with common sense, which isn't actually that common. Don't eat or drink over your MBP, and in fact, don't eat when using it at all. Crumbs, oils, or ingredients in general, will slowly transfer from your fingers to your device. Don't carry it with only one hand, always use two. Don't do "stupid" things with it either. For example, when I drink coffee I a) NEVER drink it over my computer, I always turn my head/chair to take a sip, and b) I always plant my coffee a significant difference away from my device, so that in the case of dropping, tipping, or spilling it, there's a very unlikely chance it will reach and/or splash onto my MBP.
Using Moshi iGlaze pro but it is the 15 inch version. I am not sure if there is also a version for the 13 inch. But i am very satisfied with it.
Nothing. Still looks absolutely fine. Can't be bothered over-protecting it. By the time it's looking tatty in a few years' time it'll probably be laughably underpowered, but then it'll probably be the son's computer for school and a few dings aren't going to affect it!
My Late 2008 MBP is still in great condition, I have a Timbuk2 Commuter bag and I simply pay attention to where beverages are and potential problems. I picked up it's second replacement battery yesterday and fought the urge to check out the rMBP's on display.
in which way do you think the hard case will damage the laptop?
i can say in experience. been using 13 mbp with the speck hardcase for 2 years now. No damage what so ever. the aluminum casing is just as new as day 1 when i took it out of the box.
on the other hand, the hardcase has all these scratches on the them...it would have been transferred to the aluminum if it wasn't for the hard case.
i have had a many occasions where i slightly bang the laptop on hard surfaces. the hardcase saved it from what would have been many little dents on the aluminum.
in your case, seems like doesn't really vent the heat well. from how i understand those sleeves work. it doesn't vent at all.
i have very stupid way of protecting it.
While i am in the USA with a wooden floor i never drop it.
When i am in the caribbean and i have a real floor under my feet i drop it at least once each 6 months, arrrrggghhhh.
I pray while it is going down in a free fall!
While i am in the USA with a wooden floor i never drop it.
When i am in the caribbean and i have a real floor under my feet i drop it at least once each 6 months, arrrrggghhhh.
I pray while it is going down in a free fall!
yea common sense is a good enough reason for protection. but you can't expect other to have the same common sense as you. when things are not theirs they treat it as such.
Thanks for all the replies. I ordered an Incase sleeve as well because I had found a deal on one. However I understand the sleeve part, but what happens when you pull it out to use it? It's naked. I was thinking about possibly getting a skin or clear speck case for use with my sleeve.