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Recommend Your MBA Case
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Kuzy excellent (except for fingerprint issues) and at about half the price. Black preferred as prints MUCH less of an issue than on the clear frosted.
Was looking at the rubberized one: https://www.amazon.com/Kuzy-13-inch...1733487&sr=8-1&keywords=Kuzy+macbook+air&th=1
Do you have the rubberized coated or just the hardshell?
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Got a Tech21 D30 Impact Jacket Leather Case for my "new" (produced late 2015) MacBook Air 11. Decided to go for leather this time, since all the "hardshell" plastic cases I've used in the past started to splinter and crumble away after about half a year of usage. 
Rubberized whatever that means but doesn't feel like it to the touch in any way.
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Yeah - I assume it just means that it's not slick/"shiny" but rather a bit matted and has a "grip" to it
I have a Kuzy Clear Crystal case. Two of them actually... The first one cracked in the corner so they sent me a replacement. The second cracked much worse and a piece is actually missing. I am not rough on my MBA either. I contacted them about this and they basically said "sorry". I asked what they had that was more durable and they referred me to their $35-40 'leatherette' cases.
I'm leaning towards the 'rubberized' ones as well but am going to look at other brands too.
I'm leaning towards the 'rubberized' ones as well but am going to look at other brands too.
Exactly! Slightly better than bare though. Have been using both clear and black rubberized versions over the past three years. No cracking issues, however rubber feet don't stay on long.
I contacted KUZY about my two broken clear covers and mentioned I was considering buying one of the 'rubberized' ones. Their response was:
That rules out that design case from them. In fact, it eliminates KUZY altogether for me. I liked the case and they replaced it with almost no questions asked (they did ask for photos, which I had already taken, presuming they would want that). But for a 2nd case to break in the same location makes me lose confidence in their design.
I always felt cases were bad for cooling and ventilation issues. I only have a sleeve when I need to carry it around.
Yep, I have read the same problem. For the price and brand, I would have expected better.
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I hate hot laptops so I actually tested this by putting my MBA on a laptop stand that had active cooling.
Using iStat Menus, I kept an eye on the sensor called CPU Proximity. The laptop stand was not able to influence the temperature, not even one degree.
On the other hand, turning up the fans even a bit would immediately lower the temperature. So it was my conclusion that anything outside the laptop, such as a case, hardly influences the temperature.
I have used the light grey pack and smooch from this German couple: https://www.etsy.com/shop/packandsmooch?section_id=7494873
I've been complimented on it more times than I can remember. It is lightweight and soft, yet offers reasonable protection for the machine from a corner drop. It opens and closes simply and quickly in one motion you can put the air in and slide it quickly into a back pack. I can not recommend this case enough.
I've been complimented on it more times than I can remember. It is lightweight and soft, yet offers reasonable protection for the machine from a corner drop. It opens and closes simply and quickly in one motion you can put the air in and slide it quickly into a back pack. I can not recommend this case enough.
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Notebook sleeves aren't meant to be permanently attached. They're protective bags or envelopes intended for transport which is when most damage occurs (i.e., not during use).
I have a faux leather sleeve for my MacBook Air also purchased from an Etsy vendor. Most notebook sleeves provide similar amount of protection so if you go this route, a purchase decision is largely dictated by price and aesthetics.
A leather sleeve is a considerably different look than your typical snap-on case or skin, just like a pair of leather wingtip looks different than a pair of sneakers. Both will protect your feet.
I have a faux leather sleeve for my MacBook Air also purchased from an Etsy vendor. Most notebook sleeves provide similar amount of protection so if you go this route, a purchase decision is largely dictated by price and aesthetics.
A leather sleeve is a considerably different look than your typical snap-on case or skin, just like a pair of leather wingtip looks different than a pair of sneakers. Both will protect your feet.
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It is not permanently attached. You house it in this when you're moving the machine around.
With my past two MBAs, I've only used this.
Also, I just ordered an updated one to try with the MBP 13." When I have it all together I'll post some pics.
Look here:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/cases-bags-etc.1901272/#post-21604090\
That thread leads you to two more.
Lou
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/cases-bags-etc.1901272/#post-21604090\
That thread leads you to two more.
Lou
I prefer sleeves to cases as the latter is bad for cooling and ventilation.
My Thule sleeve for the MBA (and a Thule case for my iPhone with the same pattern).
My Thule sleeve for the MBA (and a Thule case for my iPhone with the same pattern).
I have this one. Everybody who sees it in person thinks it is amazing, as do I.
https://urbanarmorgear.com/products/case-for-macbook-air-13-inch
You can find it online for less money than buying it from the company.
I don't let a few dollars get in the way of it's great protection.
https://urbanarmorgear.com/products/case-for-macbook-air-13-inch
You can find it online for less money than buying it from the company.
I don't let a few dollars get in the way of it's great protection.
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Looks rather heavy, cumbersome and pricey at $79.95 or so. Kuzy on the other hand is $19.99, is light weight and has been trouble free except for the foot pads. No big deal to me.
To each his own, but heavy? It's ultra lightweight and really thin, but it's protection is unmatched. You spend over $1000 on a laptop, I don't think you skimp on the protection. I had a cheap rubberized case on my last MacBook and it certainly looked good and fit good, but it can't compare with this one for protection.
Just to add something here, according to the Amazon page for each cover, the Kuzy cover is 10.6 ounces and the UAG case is 11.8 ounces. That 1.2 ounce difference is not all that heavy. According to Amazon, that's actual item weight, not shipping weight.
Just to add something here, according to the Amazon page for each cover, the Kuzy cover is 10.6 ounces and the UAG case is 11.8 ounces. That 1.2 ounce difference is not all that heavy. According to Amazon, that's actual item weight, not shipping weight.
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I see people posting sleeves and stuff, but OP actually asked about cases. The ones you leave attached.