MacBook Pro - Speck hard plastic case - Keeps Mac hot?

aecaudel · aecaudel #1 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 04:21 AM

I have a Macbook Pro that I bought the Speck case for but I am wondering if it was a bad idea. I was playing the demo for the X-Plane game when I noticed that the Mac was pretty hot - very hot. So I am wondering if the plastic case insulates the the Mac to much and prevents the aluminum case from doing its job to cool the Mac?

Anyone else with any experience along this line?

timestoby · timestoby #2 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 05:35 AM

maybe it was hot cause you were playn a game,dunno. im going to get the speck case,so hope its not an issue. shouldnt think it is tho.

Andy348 · Andy348 #3 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 07:28 AM

Well if you were an awesome fast machine and I covered YOU with a case and just left a breathing hole, would you get hot?

That's what I thought.

lol in all seriousness idk

AirAddict · AirAddict #4 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 09:47 AM

yes it will get hot and it scratches the MBP easy..sold mine

cwa107 · cwa107 #5 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 11:03 AM

I didn't have a problem with heat when I had mine, but I did find it kludgy - especially around the hinge, where it would occasionally catch on itself. It got so bad that the plastic actually cracked after some use.

I had the same problems with the Techshell case, so I wouldn't recommend either product.

I just picked up an Invisible Shield on eBay yesterday, so if you're interested, I'll let you know how well that works out when it arrives.

miketrue · miketrue #6 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 01:59 PM

the incase hard case is pretty nice.

bad.heron · bad.heron #7 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 04:29 PM

Are you covering any vents with the case? This may be causing the issue.

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #8 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bad.heron

Are you covering any vents with the case? This may be causing the issue.

I don't think anyone in their right mind would do that. If that is the case it's because of bad design. >_>"

cwa107 · cwa107 #9 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRequiem

I don't think anyone in their right mind would do that. If that is the case it's because of bad design. >_>"

The Speck case has ventilation cut outs over major heat sources. Although it will increase operating temperature slightly, it's not a cause for concern.

PROcedures · PROcedures #10 (**permalink**)

10-21-2008, 09:58 PM

I got the invisible shield for my MBP and I absoloutely love it. The problem I was having is that the desks at school are smaller than the bottom of my computer so it would hang off the side of the desk. If I shifted the computer at all the edge of the desk would scratch the bottom of my MacBook Pro. And luckily the invisibleSHIELD is easy to install.

cwa107 · cwa107 #11 (**permalink**)

10-26-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PROcedures

I got the invisible shield for my MBP and I absoloutely love it. The problem I was having is that the desks at school are smaller than the bottom of my computer so it would hang off the side of the desk. If I shifted the computer at all the edge of the desk would scratch the bottom of my MacBook Pro. And luckily the invisibleSHIELD is easy to install.

Well, mine just showed up - and although it was a bit tedious to install, it really is a great product. I just wish it was a little less expensive. I can't help but feel ripped off since it really is nothing more than an adhesive backed cellophane film that is cut to fit the different sides of your product.

Of course, now that it's on, I think it's worth it. How long did it take for your micro bubbles to dry out?

cwa107 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	10-21-2008, 11:03 AM I didn't have a problem with heat when I had mine, but I did find it kludgy - especially around the hinge, where it would occasionally catch on itself. It got so bad that the plastic actually cracked after some use. I had the same problems with the Techshell case, so I wouldn't recommend either product. I just picked up an Invisible Shield on eBay yesterday, so if you're interested, I'll let you know how well that works out when it arrives. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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bad.heron #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 15, 2008 Location: England, UK Posts: 285 Mac Specs: 15.4" Macbook Pro, 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3, 128GB SSD Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M+9600M GT	10-21-2008, 04:29 PM Are you covering any vents with the case? This may be causing the issue. 15.4" Apple Unibody Macbook Pro Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.4), 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB 1066Mz DDR3 SDRAM (2x2GB), 128GB Solid State Drive (SSD), NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT with 512MB, SuperDrive 8X - Apple Remote Infrared (IR) - Logitech MX Performance 2.4 GHz Wireless - Apple Keyboard Bluetooth - iPhone 4 32GB, Black
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PROcedures #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 26, 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 12 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro-2.4 GHz, 256 MB Video, 4 GB Ram, 250 Gig HD. 1TB Firewire E-HD, 22' HP Monitor.	10-21-2008, 09:58 PM I got the invisible shield for my MBP and I absoloutely love it. The problem I was having is that the desks at school are smaller than the bottom of my computer so it would hang off the side of the desk. If I shifted the computer at all the edge of the desk would scratch the bottom of my MacBook Pro. And luckily the invisibleSHIELD is easy to install. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znjAp5wf9dQ
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aecaudel #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 05, 2008 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 38	10-21-2008, 04:21 AM I have a Macbook Pro that I bought the Speck case for but I am wondering if it was a bad idea. I was playing the demo for the X-Plane game when I noticed that the Mac was pretty hot - very hot. So I am wondering if the plastic case insulates the the Mac to much and prevents the aluminum case from doing its job to cool the Mac? Anyone else with any experience along this line?
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timestoby #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 07, 2007 Posts: 30	10-21-2008, 05:35 AM maybe it was hot cause you were playn a game,dunno. im going to get the speck case,so hope its not an issue. shouldnt think it is tho.
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AirAddict #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 19, 2008 Location: in a tiny little town.. Posts: 552 Mac Specs: 2.0 uni	10-21-2008, 09:47 AM yes it will get hot and it scratches the MBP easy..sold mine
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miketrue #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 11, 2008 Posts: 8	10-21-2008, 01:59 PM the incase hard case is pretty nice.
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