I bought my MBP 13 in June 2009. I don't know how, but two weeks later - the laptop had a deep scratch, making the laptop look like it had a crack. After going to two Apple stores for a Genius check....they used a tool to confirm it was just a very deep scratch. I've looked at several shells and cases since, and the cases were either over priced or blocked/obstructed certain ports (including the sleep indicator). I waited for the Amazon reviews to be posted on this case, because I wanted to make sure all ports were available and not being blocked by the case....especially since there were other Speck models available online for the older MBs. The other cases I looked at were the InvisibleShield and the BookShell.
* All ports accessible and not obstructed.
* From the edge of the security lock hole (towards the mouse pad) to the nearest edge of the case is about 0.5 inch.
* From the edge of the headset jack to the nearest edge of the case is about 5/8 of an inch.
* There is a battery indicator "indentation button" molded into the case...so you can press it to check your battery level.
* There is a hole cut out for the infrared.
* The case comes in two pieces, and were easy to snap on.
* The case fits very well and snug to my MBP 13. I even put a decal sticker on the inside of the screen piece, and the case fits fine.
* A microfiber cloth comes with the case.
* There are vents on the bottom case, but as mentioned on an older review - not all vents are cut out. I'm not concerned with this since I'm not a gamer, and the MBP unibody case sorta acts like a heat sink to help dissipate the heat.
* With the laptop screen fully extended with the case on, the angle was around 137 degrees.
* There are "foot pads" where the MBP's "foot pads" are...elevating the case from the flat surface and adding some grip.
* The case does add a little extra weight, but not a ton.
Because the case is "see through" I can see the sleep indicator - which I refer to a lot. I chose the clear color, so I don't attract attention/distraction during meetings.
I finally bought the case on Amazon due to great price ($50 at Apple), waiting patiently for Free Shipping, and knowing this case was made specifically for the MBP 13.
I've read older model reviews of dirt getting between the case and laptop - causing scratches. The environments I work in don't promote flying dust or dirt, so I'm not worried about that...but if you do, maybe one of the leather like or plastic stretch type cases might do better to seal/block entry of dirt/dust. Speck Products See-Thru Case for 13-Inch MacBooks with Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard (Clear)
I just recently bought a 13" Macbook Pro and have been looking for a case to protect it. I looked around and finally settled on the Speck See Thru Case in green. This is an awesome case!!! First of all the green color looks really great and the see thru case allows you to see the glowing apple which looks cool. It also fits perfectly and it basically seems like you don't have a protective cover on the computer at all. It adds very little if any extra bulk on the computer and so if you use an additional case or sleeve to carry around your mac, it will fit without any problem. Also, all the plugs and buttons are all accessible. This is a great product and I highly recommend it to protect your investment. It also comes with a nice dust rag to dust off your computer before you put the case on.
I was torn between the satin purple (the only colored one that looks really good IMHO) and this one. But finally, I settled on clear because I didn't want to cover up the silver aluminum unibody. And, actually, it looks terrific, allowing the silver to show through a glossy sheen! I'll just start by saying that buying from Amazon is obviously the smart thing to do; these cases are sold for $50 at the Apple store. That being said, these cases are the best I've seen because they are true to the form of the Mac. Other cases have sort of boxy looking edges and some sort of weird box around the glowing apple, which is just plain tacky, I think. And while I love the smooth unibody of the Mac, I noticed that when it gets smudged (easily), the surface looks dull, and though it's actually held up really well to scratches, it's not scratch proof. In a few months after purchasing, you will begin to see some scratches forming on your Mac, so don't wait as long as I did to buy the case!
One important thing to point out is that I was really worried that this particular one was not made for the newer Macbook Pro model, but rather for the aluminum unibody Macbook; I only recently learned that there's a difference. But rest assured that the item on this page DOES fit the current Macbook Pro 13 inch perfectly. Bottom line, the headphone jack is completely unobstructed and the power adapter that Apple currently supplies fits comfortably facing both directions (with the long part facing toward you or away from you). I also have a palmguard on mine, but the case still clasps perfectly in that area. Also, the top cover is not heavy enough to pull the screen back.
That being said, you do have to be a little careful when installing it, as you don't want the edges of the case to scratch the Mac. And it is a bit difficult to take off once you've put it on; you can't just pull it off. You have to carefully lift from both sides where the clasps are, and make sure you don't bend it too much.
*Also, I wouldn't recommend using the orange cleaning cloth that comes with the case. I opened it to wipe the inside of the case before putting it on and ended up having tiny orange cloth particles remain between the Mac and the case. So I had to take it off and clean it with my black Apple cleaning cloth and reinstall it. So basically, use the cloth that came with the Mac or something that doesn't leave particles behind.
Finally, this cover *will* make your Mac look as though it's twice the thickness it used to be and it will feel a little heavier, too. This is the only drawback to putting a case on it. But I'll take a little added bulk over scratches. And my Mac still fits in my laptop sleeve which is a close fit without the case, so I know that the case didn't make it too much bulkier. - Macbook Shell - Case - Macbook Cover - Laptop'
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