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Speck vs InCase Hard Shell for Unibody MBPs

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raymondu999

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Hey all. I've searched for this but all I could find was the discussion for the old MacBook Pros, and not really for the unibody units.

So. I'm in the market for a hard shell. I have used and loved my Macally BookShell2 Pro, but now I think I miss my Apple logo bad enough to warrant a new case purchase :p So, which of the two gets the vote? My cousin has the clear Speck SeeThru (not the rubbery touch one) and it looks like a great one as you can see the original design clearly and not have it covered up by colors/blurred by the rubbery texture. What do you all think?
 
This should help.

I always prefer the Incase. The Speck I owned was awful in every sense and I don't believe that they have improved. The largest problem with Incase is that it takes for ever for them to updater their line.
 
I have had 2 speck products, one was a case for my MacBook and the other was a case for my iPhone 3G. Both fell apart. I don't recommend speck.
 
WOW!! It seems that there's an overwhelming response, then and now, against Speck and for InCase. Maybe some people could post reasons why they hate Speck so much?
 
I just purchased the speck case for my new mbp 17 last week... I like it so far, fits nicely, seems to be on good... I don't have the time on it to say anymore than that...
 
Ive had a speck satin see thru on my unibody for about 7 months now.

Ive had no problems what-so-ever.

I personally believe there is no difference between the two and that specks bad rep comes primarily from its range of see-thru cases that will scratch and look work over time (but what do you expect with a glossy hard plastic shell?).

The Satin however, is exactly the same as the Incase alternative.
 
I'm confused now - I thought the Speck (at least the clear ones, AFAIK) scratches the laptop itself?
 
I had a speck also for my SR MBP and while you could endup getting something sharp in between the hard shell and the laptop, I don't think it's likely. After wiping my laptop down with a damp paper towel the only part that didn't look new after 6 months in the case was the latch release button. Go to the store, if you like the feel or look of any of them the best, get that one.
 
Personally I like the look of the clear transparent Speck - as it still stays true to the laptop's design and colors
 
I figured I'd post here, since Speck just made the updated Satins and See-Thru's today (For June 13" and 15" MBP's.)

So I've had a See Thru, and the Incase one (For a WhiteBook), and I want a Satin for my MacBook Pro.

Is the Satin matte like the Incase one? As in very similar, matte, and won't scratch the laptop?
 
Abyssgh0st said:
I figured I'd post here, since Speck just made the updated Satins and See-Thru's today (For June 13" and 15" MBP's.)

So I've had a See Thru, and the Incase one (For a WhiteBook), and I want a Satin for my MacBook Pro.

Is the Satin matte like the Incase one? As in very similar, matte, and won't scratch the laptop?
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Yes its matte but still partially see thru. It's like a soft rubbery feel to it from what I've read/heard
 
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