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    Hardshell Case

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Mike2011, Mar 26, 2009.

  1. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    I need a good Hardshell case for my MBP Unibody 15 is there any one that is a clear one I checked incase but they are all colored.
     
    Mike2011, Mar 26, 2009
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  2. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Colton, Mar 26, 2009
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  3. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    With a clear case you have to make a toss-up between protecting against minor impact damage and everyday wear on the larger, more noticeable parts of the laptop - or very noticeable damage to the corners of the notebook.

    This is because no matter how closely-fitting the case is, there still has to be some movement in order for you to fit the case in the first place - and this in everyday use results in constant small movement of the laptop within the case, leading to not insignificant abrasion damage after a while.
     
    Vogelbung, Mar 27, 2009
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  4. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    Got the Mate Black from Speck!

    Look Great and feels great.
     
    Mike2011, Mar 27, 2009
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  5. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Nice! Those Speck's are good cases, and are good quality too! ;) Congrats!
     
    Colton, Mar 27, 2009
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    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    I have the Speck Clear Case and it is great! My only reservation is the 'plastic' that overlies the CD ROM slot. It could break off if you are not careful.
     
    titaniummd, Mar 28, 2009
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  7. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Yep, the buddy of mine that had a InCase had that happen, but no big deal, he got it replaced. ;)
     
    Colton, Mar 28, 2009
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  8. gms238

    gms238 Notebook Consultant

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    A question I have about the Speck case (or any hard shell case for that matter)... Since the Mac body (as I understand it...maybe I'm mistaken on this) acts to help cool the laptop, doesn't the hard case hinder the cooling as other than the vents built in there's no place for the heat to go.

    I took mine off, although I really liked it, for this reason, but not sure if I needed to do that or not. Other than that worry my Speck case did a fine job of protecting against the scratches etc.
     
    gms238, Mar 29, 2009
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  9. Colton

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    The shell really doesn't make a big difference on temperature, and the protection makes up for the marginal heat buildup. It only gets about 1-2 degrees hotter. ;)
     
    Colton, Mar 29, 2009
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