Ultimate in MacBook Protection

[Ahheck01]

We're investing in two Macbooks for our startup iPhone iTouch app development business, and we're much more concerned about protecting our investment than the aesthetic aspect, so I'd like to go overkill in terms of protection.

I like the Invisible Shield concept - is there a neoprene or plastic or rubber casing that can make the macbook even more clumsy idiot-proof? What is the best in terms of protection that people have experienced?

Thanks guys!

-Evan

PS) On a side note, is it reasonable to expect new Macbooks in the next two weeks? If not, I'll probably pull the trigger in a week. Also, what's apple's policy on returns of products purchase just prior to an update?

 

[Ahheck01]

Nobody knows of a rugged macbook case/skin/etc solution?

 

[alphaod]

Get yourself a Pelican case. Will be indestructible.

You could just get insurance.

 

[originalcliche]

Nobody knows of a rugged macbook case/skin/etc solution?

Yeah futureshop in canada ... I assume bestbuy in the states ... sells a hard shell case in a variety of covers for like 49.99.... looks decent too..

 

[JML42691]

I have no comment on the cases, but as to returning/exchanging, Apple will accept returns up to 14 days following the purchase date, but you will face a 10% restocking fee if the packaging is opened.

 

[dual64bit]

Malware makes the keyboard and trackpad protector, which you might also want since most find the keyboard and palm rest to become discolored on the white macbooks.

 

[Ahheck01]

I have no comment on the cases, but as to returning/exchanging, Apple will accept returns up to 14 days following the purchase date, but you will face a 10% restocking fee if the packaging is opened.

Good info, thanks!

Malware makes the keyboard and trackpad protector, which you might also want since most find the keyboard and palm rest to become discolored on the white macbooks.

Marware? Malware is bad software on your computer.

I do like that suggestion - though I was thinking of doing a clear skin on the whole computer, topped by an incase shell, topped by a sleeve, if possible.


What do you guys think about this three-layer system:

1) A clear skin such as Zagg Invisible Shield - $55

2) A hard shell, most likely a black InCase hard shell - $50

3) A strong, sturdy, compact carrying case/sleeve/etc. (still researching) made for the 13" Macbook.

Thoughts? Would the skin make it too big for the incase shell, and would the incase shell make it too big for a specifically made carrying bag/case/sleeve?

-Evan

 

[surfdog_2005]

1) A clear skin such as Zagg Invisible Shield - $55

Haven't got a laptop (I hope to if the new notebooks are released soon ), but I purchased an Invisible Shield from Zagg for my iPod some time ago. It was terrible. It didn't fit properly and the ends kept curling up. I sent it back and they honored their guarantee. I purchased an Incase neoprene case instead and love it. Based on my experience, I won't choose an Invisible Shield when I get my Macbook.

 

[jampat]

Paying over $100 to protect a $1300 computer from scratches is too much for me. Will the added protection help, yes it will, will it make the computer last almost 10% longer? I doubt it. If a laptop is not in a bag and it drops it will likely be somewhat busted (unless you go with a toughbook). I would rather just update to newer computers more often. If aesthetics really matter to you, then maybe all this protection is worthwhile.

 

[khunsanook]

Malware makes the keyboard and trackpad protector, which you might also want since most find the keyboard and palm rest to become discolored on the white macbooks.

I'd go with a moshi palmguard before a marware protection pack. my marware PP hasn't held up to well. The moshi PG seems to be made of a more durable material.