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macbook air spek case etc or no case
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Speck Trimsleeve baby!
It is honestly the coolest and most slick case I have ever owned for anything!
Looks good, fits good and has a cool tab you pull on to release the MBA out of the case.
https://www.speckproducts.com/macbook-air-case-13-trimsleeve.html
I bought mine used on Amazon for $33.18
Somehow, I still ended up getting a brand new one
It is honestly the coolest and most slick case I have ever owned for anything!
Looks good, fits good and has a cool tab you pull on to release the MBA out of the case.
https://www.speckproducts.com/macbook-air-case-13-trimsleeve.html
I bought mine used on Amazon for $33.18
Somehow, I still ended up getting a brand new one
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This. And it helps preserve the resale value of your equipment. It more than pays for itself.
Over its lifetime, my MacBook ended up with a few mystery dents, so I figure that it is better safe than sorry with my MBA. Besides, I love the color (teal) and it is a lot cheaper than sending it in somewhere for a color mod.
I liked the look and feel of my Speck Case a lot but was disappointed when it cracked the first week.
Many have no problems with cracking others do, there's threads about it here. Mine never left the house and I take care of my stuff yet it developed fine faint cracks on the bottom, could be caused by pressure points, weak spots don't know, maybe their QC is hit and miss.
Ended up going with a Invisishield instead, works well.
Many have no problems with cracking others do, there's threads about it here. Mine never left the house and I take care of my stuff yet it developed fine faint cracks on the bottom, could be caused by pressure points, weak spots don't know, maybe their QC is hit and miss.
Ended up going with a Invisishield instead, works well.
I encased my MacBook Pro in one of these plastic cases - and my MacBook Air had a Speck case. In both cases, I assumed the plastic cases would retain the Macs in pristine condition.
Not so. Rather, the grit that gets under the cover, over time, caused abrasion.
On the other hand, if I did not have these plastics, who knows if more serious dents and scratches might not have occurred.
I believe the best approach would be to use these plastic cases, but regularly take them off to rinse in water to remove grit under the surfaces.
Not so. Rather, the grit that gets under the cover, over time, caused abrasion.
On the other hand, if I did not have these plastics, who knows if more serious dents and scratches might not have occurred.
I believe the best approach would be to use these plastic cases, but regularly take them off to rinse in water to remove grit under the surfaces.
This is the same as i have. My problem has been the retaining plastic clips breaking off. I'm now on my forth case which incase have replaced without issue. However at the moment i'm going bareback and enjoying to look and feel as it was supposed to be and so far not a mark! Fingers crossed it stays that way.
Thing is with a MacBook Air, you pay money for a thin laptop...why would you add plastic to it? Yes it will protect it, but if you kept an eye on it and was always careful with it then surely it'll be ok? I have had my MBA for 2 years now and not a single scratch on it..!
Thanks for your replies all. I do have a speck case and last night decided to take it off n was thinking it looks so better without it. But then this is with no scratches etc. but then again am thinking I will put it back on again. I only use it at home anyway but I guess it's better safe and sorry.