Just got a 15" rMBP... Wondering what everyones opinion is on adding a case or keeping it "Au Naturel".... Thanks everyone!
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Incase Hardshell or "Nude"
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I use a Speck case on my MacBook Pro which also goes into a sleeve when in my backpack. It protects against scratches but even the clear one uglifies the Mac. PCs get no case.
Depending on how much you are willing to spend, I really like the shell Tech21 makes. I have their case for my iPhone 5s and my new 15inch rmbp.
I don't like cases. They don't really protect things when sitting on a desk and when I'm in motion the MBP is in it's padded compartment in my backpack. 2.5 years and not a scratch on it.
I agree with post above. When travelling, the laptop is in a fuzzy stretchy sock thing in my bag, and when I'm using it I don't use any casing. That way all you have to worry about is cats sleeping on the fuzzy laptop sock thing, because if they do, you'll be scooping cat hair out of the fans for months.
Bloody cat.
Bloody cat.
so I keep mine nude but I use an Incase sleeve for when its in my backpack
I had a hard case when I first got my Macbook Pro, but soon realized that I take care of my electronics enough to not have to worry about it being naked. Right now I just use a skin from DecalGirl(Don't judge by the name of company, they make great skins) on the top screen.
I can live with a few imperfections, and the hard cases just make the laptop bulky and heavier. I've found that getting a really nice sleeve(I use a Waterfield Designs Sleeve) and being naked is the best approach.
Either way you go though, definitely get the Waterfield Sleeve. This sleeve is expensive, but the materials are top notch, the support pure class, and it even offers more protection than my entire backpack.
I can live with a few imperfections, and the hard cases just make the laptop bulky and heavier. I've found that getting a really nice sleeve(I use a Waterfield Designs Sleeve) and being naked is the best approach.
Either way you go though, definitely get the Waterfield Sleeve. This sleeve is expensive, but the materials are top notch, the support pure class, and it even offers more protection than my entire backpack.
Fully agree. I would prefer to keep it naked but then it is dangerous to carry it around with one hand. A bit design over function here I would say... (but it is beautiful to look at, no question).
I settled for a transparent case, it of course does not look as good as 'naked' but it is still ok.
This is the kind of case I am talking about:
I just got the ipearl for mine, fits great and it was cheap on amazon. I love that the feet in the back raises. Gives me a little peace of mind when transporting it around.
If I wanted a two-inch thick computer, I would bring my gaming laptop out.
One of the great things about the MacBook Pro is the aluminium finish and the thin and light chassis. Adding some hardshell which doesn't even protect against drops defeats buying this computer. If you want to prevent scratches get a skin.
One of the great things about the MacBook Pro is the aluminium finish and the thin and light chassis. Adding some hardshell which doesn't even protect against drops defeats buying this computer. If you want to prevent scratches get a skin.
That is pretty much what I have on both of mine, a crystal clear one on the 15" and a frosted one on the 13".
About £10 each from eBay (Via China).
Barney
No hardshells for either of my MacBook Pros. I have an Incase neoprene sleeve for my 09 and a Rickshaw Bags sleeve for my 2013 rMBP.