Which is the best hardshell case for Macbook Pro?

[jotti]

Incase - $49.95
This one: http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/15-hardshell-case-cl57123

Macbok Case - also $49.95
http://www.macbook-case.com/pd.asp?...Case--2D-15-inch-Core-2-Duo-Transparent-Smoke

Both of them look similar.. maybe they are the same

Also there is the Speck case, I have seen a couple bad reviews, and the design is a little wonky. Reminds me of Dell laptops

Anybody recommend the Incase line?

 

[Mr Nice Guy]

I wouldn't recommend using a hard shell case at all. I think that it ruins the beautiful aluminium design. But if you have decided to go that way, then I would definitely buy the black case

 

[thespyglass]

I've seen these too and am wondering what people think.

Also, does the machine retain more heat as a result of being in these things, since the heat isn't dissipating via the aluminium as normal? Effect of this, if so?

 

[Mr Nice Guy]

I've seen these too and am wondering what people think.

Also, does the machine retain more heat as a result of being in these things, since the heat isn't dissipating via the aluminium as normal? Effect of this, if so?

I know some hard shells have ventilation slots, which prevent the Macbook pro from overheating..

 

[bolen]

I wouldn't recommend using a hard shell case at all. I think that it ruins the beautiful aluminium design. But if you have decided to go that way, then I would definitely buy the black case

+1, a hard shell case will destroy the carefully thought out design and beauty of the machine.

What's the reason for using a hard shell? I recommend a nice soft sleeve to transport the machine in then use the machine in all it's original beauty. =)

 

[greenchilegirl]

speck's ok

I actually like my new Speck hardshell (got the groovy purple one) but I agree that the MBP is much better-looking in all it's aluminum-cased glory.

However, it is my brand-new baby so I'm just a little overly-cautious and more concerned about scratching it than maybe I need to be.

As for ventilation - the Speck does have a pretty good-sized ventilation grill on the bottom and nothing has melted yet so it seems to be doing its job.

My only complaint (and this is a "duh" on my part) is that the Speck got scratched up right out of the box. It's hard plastic, but plastic nonetheless and even though I handle my MBP with kid gloves - the case already has a lot of minor scratching. In retrospect, a case with a matte finish instead of a glossy one might have been a better idea. But the purple is still pretty darn cool.

 

[thebassoonist]

I have the aqua Speck case and I like it.

 

[Sirus2400]

Incase by a mile. I like the black one, but if red is your thing, go for it. The case fits really well, and has a rubberish matte finish which is nice for handling.