Has anyone found a good cover for the 13 inch MBP

ImmortalBeloved · ImmortalBeloved #1 (**permalink**)

02-23-2010, 11:47 PM

With the aluminum unibody? I was looking around online and mostly they're all for the older MBP's. I did find one place that has the hard kind but I was wondering if anyone here has tried them. I was worried about it fitting right and scratching my MBP. I'd like red to match my office

uRabbit · uRabbit #2 (**permalink**)

02-23-2010, 11:58 PM

Have a gander at Vaja's leather cases

Gottcha9 · Gottcha9 #3 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 12:17 AM

look at carbonfibergear.com a little pricey but classy enough for the Mac

JohnCL · JohnCL #4 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 12:24 AM

I use the Speck See-Thru Satin case and it fits perfectly. I took it off the other day for cleaning after being on for a few months and it looked perfect. There was no cleaning needed. $50 at Best Buy or from Speck directly.

ImmortalBeloved · ImmortalBeloved #5 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 02:26 PM

Great thanks for the info! I'll check all of those out!

rippingviper · rippingviper #6 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 02:50 PM

If you get a case make sure you take it off regularly and clean it. I got a little piece of dirt in mine and didnt know. i didnt take the case off for 3 weeks and i found a tiny little indent in the case where the piece of dirty rubbed into the aluminum. now i permanently have a little needle tip sized piece missing or well indented to my laptop . Made me sad

JohnCL · JohnCL #7 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rippingviper

If you get a case make sure you take it off regularly and clean it. I got a little piece of dirt in mine and didnt know. i didnt take the case off for 3 weeks and i found a tiny little indent in the case where the piece of dirty rubbed into the aluminum. now i permanently have a little needle tip sized piece missing or well indented to my laptop . Made me sad

Just curious, what case were you using?

rippingviper · rippingviper #8 (**permalink**)

02-24-2010, 11:02 PM

I have a hardshell clear see thru speck case. Don't get me wrong. I love the case and I love speck and want to buy the satin clear case xD and Also the iPhone case. They make great products. But dirt gets everywhere no matter what case you use. And I'm a mechanic and I take my uMBP everywhere with me. Work play and everything in between. Its still minty minty after a year except for that little pinhole where the piece of dirt was. You practically need a microscope to see it. I'm pretty picky.

Themuskr · Themuskr #9 (**permalink**)

03-04-2010, 11:41 AM

I would recommend the incase hard case over the speck case.

bargsbeer · bargsbeer #10 (**permalink**)

03-04-2010, 04:54 PM

Just remember with a case comes increased operating temperatures.Your basically taking a metal computer and wrapping it in plastic,It's going to get hotter.

mtbinva · mtbinva #11 (**permalink**)

03-04-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bargsbeer

Just remember with a case comes increased operating temperatures.Your basically taking a metal computer and wrapping it in plastic,It's going to get hotter.

I was wondering about that. I NEVER hear my fans, ever. And the fact the uni-body aluminum is a part of the cooling process, makes me think twice about a cover. I like the fact I can get a carbon fiber leather case that looks real nice, but I think I'll err on the side of caution.

Great cases though.

bargsbeer · bargsbeer #12 (**permalink**)

03-04-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtbinva

I was wondering about that. I NEVER hear my fans, ever. And the fact the uni-body aluminum is a part of the cooling process, makes me think twice about a cover. I like the fact I can get a carbon fiber leather case that looks real nice, but I think I'll err on the side of caution.

Great cases though.

Also take into consideration part of buying a Mac is they are aesthetically pleasing, Why cover up that sexy new Macbook with a case? That goes for any Apple product. I never understood why someone would want to cover up their Macbook or iPhone, That's part of the whole experience.

KYGirl · KYGirl #13 (**permalink**)

03-05-2010, 10:27 AM

I also have the clear Speck hard shell case & have not had any issues with it at all. I am pretty obsessive with keeping the MBP clean & looking like it just came out of the box so I bought protective skins (light adhesive) for the palm rest area & also for the lid/outside case. Both skins are clear so you cannot see them, and I can rest comfortably knowing that I will not scratch the palm rest area and that (worst case scenario) the outside lid will not be scratched if dust & dirt were to get under the hard shell. I also have a screen protector on the LED to protect from scratches.

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Member Since: Feb 15, 2010 Posts: 26	02-23-2010, 11:58 PM Have a gander at Vaja's leather cases Apple MacBook Pro 2.33GHz Aluminum [Sold] Apple iPhone 3GS White 16GB [June 10, 2009]
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Member Since: May 20, 2009 Location: Selkirk, Manitoba Posts: 264 Mac Specs: MacBook Air 13" , 21.5" iMac i5, White iPhone 4s 32gig, iPad 3 white 16 gig, i5 Mac Mini	02-24-2010, 02:50 PM If you get a case make sure you take it off regularly and clean it. I got a little piece of dirt in mine and didnt know. i didnt take the case off for 3 weeks and i found a tiny little indent in the case where the piece of dirty rubbed into the aluminum. now i permanently have a little needle tip sized piece missing or well indented to my laptop . Made me sad Show some Love give Reputation Reputation FAQ
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Member Since: May 20, 2009 Location: Selkirk, Manitoba Posts: 264 Mac Specs: MacBook Air 13" , 21.5" iMac i5, White iPhone 4s 32gig, iPad 3 white 16 gig, i5 Mac Mini	02-24-2010, 11:02 PM I have a hardshell clear see thru speck case. Don't get me wrong. I love the case and I love speck and want to buy the satin clear case xD and Also the iPhone case. They make great products. But dirt gets everywhere no matter what case you use. And I'm a mechanic and I take my uMBP everywhere with me. Work play and everything in between. Its still minty minty after a year except for that little pinhole where the piece of dirt was. You practically need a microscope to see it. I'm pretty picky. Show some Love give Reputation Reputation FAQ
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Member Since: Jul 05, 2009 Posts: 57 Mac Specs: 15" MBP UNI C2D 2.53 4gb	03-04-2010, 11:41 AM I would recommend the incase hard case over the speck case. Macbook Pro 15" 2.53 C2D - OSX SL and Win 7 professional
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ImmortalBeloved #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 30, 2009 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 106 Mac Specs: MBP 13 Inch Aluminum 2.26 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GB	02-23-2010, 11:47 PM With the aluminum unibody? I was looking around online and mostly they're all for the older MBP's. I did find one place that has the hard kind but I was wondering if anyone here has tried them. I was worried about it fitting right and scratching my MBP. I'd like red to match my office
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JohnCL #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 29, 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,025 Mac Specs: -->	02-24-2010, 12:24 AM I use the Speck See-Thru Satin case and it fits perfectly. I took it off the other day for cleaning after being on for a few months and it looked perfect. There was no cleaning needed. $50 at Best Buy or from Speck directly.
	QUOTE Thanks

ImmortalBeloved #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 30, 2009 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 106 Mac Specs: MBP 13 Inch Aluminum 2.26 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GB	02-24-2010, 02:26 PM Great thanks for the info! I'll check all of those out!
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bargsbeer #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: Tampa , FL Posts: 1,957 Mac Specs: 15" MBP Unibody 2.53Ghz 4GB RAM 250GB HD,VERIZON iPhone 4,SIG P238 ,iPad,6th Gen iPod NANO	03-04-2010, 04:54 PM Just remember with a case comes increased operating temperatures.Your basically taking a metal computer and wrapping it in plastic,It's going to get hotter.
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KYGirl #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2009 Location: KY Posts: 16 Mac Specs: 13" MBP; 4GB RAM; 250GB HD	03-05-2010, 10:27 AM I also have the clear Speck hard shell case & have not had any issues with it at all. I am pretty obsessive with keeping the MBP clean & looking like it just came out of the box so I bought protective skins (light adhesive) for the palm rest area & also for the lid/outside case. Both skins are clear so you cannot see them, and I can rest comfortably knowing that I will not scratch the palm rest area and that (worst case scenario) the outside lid will not be scratched if dust & dirt were to get under the hard shell. I also have a screen protector on the LED to protect from scratches.
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