is the bottom of these Unibody Polycarbonite MB easy to clean? Seeing these in the stores really put me off ... they ended up looking scorched by tar (black streaks) or they look like boogers.
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White MacBook [unibody] Owner's Thread
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Dude, youre using an example, that doesnt compare to one user usage. That Mac gets touched, moved, pushed probably 100's of times a day. Of course the mac at the store will look bad. I have the new bottom on mine, I've had it 2 months. It rarely gets dirty(unless you live like a slob), and if it does, nothing a paper towel, a tad of water, and some elbow grease and its fine.
Now that you put it that way makes sense. Our home tables are cleaned weekly if not biweekly (kids force that on us
), and we all clean our hands frequently throughout the day. I was worried due to the Engadget quick review that showed it getting dirty but their hosts look like slobs really. I'm wondering non-coloured shoe repellant would also minimize the dirt. Still the case/shell alleviates any doubts of cleanliness longevity.
PS: Wow, I just noticed how cool it was to right Colour, Favourite, and similar UK based English words on this MB and NOT have to worry or even SEE a typo since the system knows I'm in Canada and registered the OS for that. Even after so many years of support and so many versions of Windows including Win7 Microsoft STILL cannot get this right in the core OS; MS Office products do since 2002/XP. Minor bonus and may not be useful to those of you in the US but its HUGE for me here in my country up north.
Greetings,
Hmm, whats the best -hard case shield- for the macbook white? (in your opinion)
KGM?
Ideal Case?
Speck?
Thanks guys
i tried the speck soft touch case. and i dont recommend it.
it made my macbook look too big for my taste (not sure if this is true with the other cases you've mentioned, and also its not too big with the pros but with the normal macbooks it makes them too thick imo)
it didnt have holes on the bottom case to let heat through, i actually noticed my macbook getting considerably warmer.
the top case clips chew the edge of the macbook (once you take it off you notice)
i returned mine. im looking into bestskinever or maybe something else. not too sure yet.
Thanks sml.
Ok, lets get a beer and wait for something useful and good.
I really need some cover on the bottom...i dont know what...but i need it!
(no more opinions?)
Mac Newbie!
After using windows and linux for 28 years I decided to give Apple a shot. I had always been curious but the price point scared me away. I got the $799 deal at my local Microcenter last Thursday. After becoming accustomed this past weekend I can honestly say I love OSX. It's similar to Linux/Ubuntu (obviously) but so much more polished and just better.
Much to my spouses dismay I'm smitten.
After using windows and linux for 28 years I decided to give Apple a shot. I had always been curious but the price point scared me away. I got the $799 deal at my local Microcenter last Thursday. After becoming accustomed this past weekend I can honestly say I love OSX. It's similar to Linux/Ubuntu (obviously) but so much more polished and just better.
Much to my spouses dismay I'm smitten.
Um,a little harsh but ok,and actually,I treat my MB better than the guy I got it from,he's the one who put a big nice dent in the corner by dropping it in his driveway,which I think was the start of my problems.I do need a new sleeve though,and the other one wasn't cheap because I got it with my PB G4 when I bought it.But the whole bed thing,a little my fault as I sat it on the edge of my bed and nocked it off to the floor,I guess I was just surprised at how easily the hinges bend,I had a couple of iBook Clamshells before my MB and those things I could throw it at the floor and nothing happened,though ofcourse I never did.
Congrats on the new MB!I love OSX as well and I will never buy a Windows machine ever again if I can help it.
Thanks! I'm going to blame my siggy fail on DST
I've felt totally off since yesterday morning.
im going to keep my eyes open as well. ill let ya know what case/skin i end up going with
have you looked into bestskinever? it covers the bottom and top in a clear sticker, you cant even notice it.
i also recommend the moshi palm guard, it has a nice rough feel to it thats not stick tothe palms, matches and fits perfectly, and protects...
edit: i just ordered my full body bestskinever
i don't really want to sacrifice the look of my macbook but i want to keep it looking fresh which is why i went with the bestskinever
Hi SML,
I take a quick look to that full body on bestskinever. It looks great, but i really want a hard shell (or similar). Btw, was easy for u to put it on? (with all that stickers...no bubbles?)
Maybe i will give a try.
Yes, i also buy that moshi palm guard and it fits good. (just like u say it).
Anyone using the single audio port for Camtasia or with mic
Love the White unibody, added 8 GB and a 7200 500 GB drive. Have replaced the Win$ notebooks with Parallels, Virtual Box and Fusion except for running Camtasia. How can you use a single audio port to run a mic/headset to create Camtasia work. I record in a semi noisy environment and need to use noise cancelation mic with head set. On the Dell and my Black MB I had both a earphone and mic port for the combo head set I have. Worked great. Now that I have a White Unibody I only have 1 audio port. With only two usb ports, and only one powered, I'm reluctant to order a usb mic/headset combo.
Anyone have a better solution or have used one for same results.
Love the White unibody, added 8 GB and a 7200 500 GB drive. Have replaced the Win$ notebooks with Parallels, Virtual Box and Fusion except for running Camtasia. How can you use a single audio port to run a mic/headset to create Camtasia work. I record in a semi noisy environment and need to use noise cancelation mic with head set. On the Dell and my Black MB I had both a earphone and mic port for the combo head set I have. Worked great. Now that I have a White Unibody I only have 1 audio port. With only two usb ports, and only one powered, I'm reluctant to order a usb mic/headset combo.
Anyone have a better solution or have used one for same results.
Does anybody notice that the cover gets hair scratched a bit too easily? I bough a black Speck case after I had discovered that.
After somehow surviving three weeks without a laptop and waiting for the macbook pro refresh, I caved and bought a macbook yesterday. I compared the specs of the macbook pros and the macbook and didn't feel the price difference was worth it. So here I am with a brand new macbook :3 I'm super happy with it so far. Works and looks way better than my Rev E macbook.
The white polycarbonate Unibody MacBooks were released on October 20, 2009, are 2.26GHz, don't have Firewire, don't have an infrared port, have a non-removable battery, have the glass trackpad (no button), the area around the keyboard and trackpad is glossy white (not matte gray like the previous models), has a gray rubberized coating on the bottom (no feet), and the overall shape is more rounded. I think that covers most of the differences.
i now have this case
http://goincase.com/products/detail/cl57450
its better than any other case i have, its soft like the speck soft touch but it has bottom ventilation unlike the speck. it also covers the hinge area which should prevent the hinge cracking some people have been experiencing.
i love this case, looks and works great.
http://goincase.com/products/detail/cl57450
its better than any other case i have, its soft like the speck soft touch but it has bottom ventilation unlike the speck. it also covers the hinge area which should prevent the hinge cracking some people have been experiencing.
i love this case, looks and works great.
ive had mine since the week it came out and it had barely scratched whereas my buddy bought a MBP and hes already scratched it and put a dent into it.
ive had a few problems with the unibody, but nothing the genius bar couldnt fix under warranty. im very happy with the purchase.