[REVIEW] Incipio Feather: ultralight hard shell case for the MacBook Air

[Seasought]

I'm going to be pulling the trigger on a MBA 13 next week for school and I've been looking for a case that's going to protect it while riding around in my Timbuk2 bag.

Side note - I'm noting a lot of people on here trying to "hide" the fact that they're using MBAs. I take it that they are popular to steal given their small form factor...

 

[p1ally]

ive had my incipio feather now for a few days. i have 2 main issues with it that i didnt not have with the speck

1. I hear a clicking noise coming from the rear of the laptop now when i open and close the lid. i know this was a known issue and it seems to be working itself out but it should still be mentioned

2. Fingerprints! lots of them

i like it better then the speck though. nice black color and the soft touch finish is awesome. i wound up buying the feather for my iphone4s and Nexus S also

I had the same clicking problem.. Solution was to just take off the entire bottom. *sigh*

I noticed this thing is a BITCH to clean fingerprints off of. A mr clean magic eraser works magic though!

For removal, I close the air, and slip a credit card under the feather from the bottom (back) of the screen, then slowly work my way around.

Lastly, I have the teal color, and the apple logo does shine through.

 

[n1tut]

By choice I would not cover my MBA, I love the feel of the aluminium casing, but as I am disabled I knew that I would end up dropping and damaging it. As I wanted to see the Apple Logo and case I bought a clear plastic one from here for £11.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAR-Har...ccessories&hash=item1c1bdad6b3#ht_2244wt_1045

Excellent fit, easy to remove, and strong. I have dropped my Air twice now, small crack on the top and bottom covers, so it did its job. There are a lot of them on eBay of different colours from Asia, but this was a UK seller.

tut

 

[ghostbuster]

I put the Incipio Feather case (13 inch, teal color) on yesterday and I'm trying to remove it now... what a pain in the ass!

I want to remove it because of one thing mostly:

I can't full open the lid anymore! I am quite tall and sometimes I need the screen to lean back a little more... well the top and bottom parts interfere with each other and I can't open the lid/screen to the angle I like.

Also, I noticed that the feet, because they are made out of the same material as the case, are very slippery. Nothing like the original MBA feet which are made of rubber.

I really liked this case when I first saw it and ordered immediately... now it's going on eBay or back to the store. Big disappointment.

 

[vitzr]

While I can understand people's concerns & desire to keep your MBA looking like new, it is a computer to be enjoyed as Apple intended. If eventually it collects a scratch or two, that's obviously not going to affect it's use as a computer. Worrying about it's cosmetic appearance is a no win situation if you're going to use it & transport it.

I prefer mine as it came out of the box, and simply take care. When carrying it to work or other destinations I use a Waterfield Sleeve. It's very high quality, extremely well made & a perfect fit. It protects it well no matter which of my bags I put it in. It works quite nice with a Timbuk 2 bag.


www.sfbags.com

 

[jmoore5196]

Buy Wrapsol. Trust. Amazing.

I did ... I bought Wrapsol for my 11" MBA. Twice - to their credit, they replaced the film the first time - twice the film has become discolored by first the Acme Cases sleeve and then a Beyza case.

I'm not sure what the problem is, but I give up! I'm going back to Bodyguardz. They may be shiny, but at least they never look as though my MBA is growing a fungus.

 

[ethics101]

I had the same clicking problem.. Solution was to just take off the entire bottom. *sigh*

I noticed this thing is a BITCH to clean fingerprints off of. A mr clean magic eraser works magic though!

For removal, I close the air, and slip a credit card under the feather from the bottom (back) of the screen, then slowly work my way around.

Lastly, I have the teal color, and the apple logo does shine through.

Can you take a pic please? I'm thinking about this case, and I love the apple logo. The feather seems perfect except for that one thing...

 

[Ohlias]

I bought the Incipio Feather for my 13" MBA. It is slightly rubberized hard plastic shell. One pice for the bottom and another for the top. Fits nice and snug (on the downside, very difficult to remove). The company has excellent customer service, similar to apple. The item was $50, but when I cracked it trying to remove it, they replaced at no extra charge.

Have a look.

Only cons are that it can be difficult to remove and it adds just a little weight to the screen so that if you lift the laptop up while the screen is open, it may swing open a little more...

https://dpwebcp136.doteasy.com:2096/?login_theme=cpanel

 

[antonis]

Sorry, this is by far the most beautifully designed computer in the IT history. Any shell case is just looking awful. All you need to do it to just take care of the machine and don't cover it's design.

Don't take my words for it, just look at the picture and compare it with any hard shell case photo.

 

[Beanoir]

Sorry, this is by far the most beautifully designed computer in the IT history. Any shell case is just looking awful. All you need to do it to just take care of the machine and don't cover it's design.

Don't take my words for it, just look at the picture and compare it with any hard shell case photo.

Well said, without exception there is no shell case that can ever look as good. I don't see the point in wrapping up a beautifully designed object you've spent a premium on to own and then never benefit from it. It's like putting the Mona Lisa in a box.

I use a sleeve for mine when it's sitting in my bag on travels, but to use and have sitting on the desk it remains naked, the best way IMO.

 

[unfrostedpoptar]

Well said, without exception there is no shell case that can ever look as good. I don't see the point in wrapping up a beautifully designed object you've spent a premium on to own and then never benefit from it. It's like putting the Mona Lisa in a box.

That's not the point.
1) I tend to replace my computer every couple of years and scratches are not good for resale value.
2) The rubberized cases make me feel a lot more secure when picking it up and carrying it around. Also, if I want to use the MBA sitting on my lap, it's way to slippery without a case.
3) I don't look at the outside of my computers much, so the appearance doesn't matter to me. I wanted something very small and light to carry with me all the time.
4) A case is also good for personalizing and identifying your computer when you're around a bunch of other people with Macbooks!
5) The Mona Lisa is kept in a box! It has shatterproof glass in front of it and protection on the other sides, so your example actual defeats your point

 

[DvlFig]

I don't see why you would protect The Mona Lisa, pfff...
Wait a minute...

I'd be all over the Incipio case if it was like the Speck Seethru. I guess a $28 case from Canada will do

 

[Smileyboy]

Looks nice.
I'll stick with my invisible shield all around and my Bookbook

 

[arrowtree]

I know this is a very old thread.

However, I'd like to hear back from folks
who bought this shell case. After a year
or two, how well did the case do? Did it
protect the Macbook Air?

Thanks in advance!