Customer Reviews

Speck 15" MacBook-Compatible See-Thru Hard Case, Aqua

5 star:		(113)
4 star:		(63)
3 star:		(21)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(19)

 

 

I travel enough that I'd like to have a little protection for the Mac Laptop and I don't want to add yet another bag within a bag.

This is a simple plastic cover in two pieces that snaps into place and that is easily removed. I opted for clear plastic .. The red is attractive. It has a good feel.

I'd probalby give it five stars, but like almost everything designed for Macs, it costs more than it should. There's probably a dollar's worth of plastic in it, some design tim, etc. But I haven't seen anything better.

I think everyone will have the same problem of the right hinge catching on the bottom shell, causing a loud snapping sound sometimes when you open the lid quickly. I solved this by scraping a bit of plastic off the edge there, giving the hinge more clearance. it's a pretty easy fix. Also, I noticed that my right front bottom corner keeps popping out - could be because the little rubber foot on the macbook pro doesn't quite fit into the hold in the bottom shell, so it doesn't sit all the way down and get latched in.

These are all quality control issues that for such an expensive product, they should do better. it requires some relatively minor mould modification - so they should just tweak it.

Another issue I've noticed is that my screen can't open as far back with the shell on as without. this is because the shell thickness is preventing it.

But overall, the case does what it's suppose to = protect your macbook/pro. I'd love to have a clear smoke version, or even a darker grey.

I saw that case on someone else's laptop, and thought it'd be the best thing to protect the computer from getting dirty, from scratches. It's actually the best product I have seen around to do that, but unfortunately even at such a high price as $40, it's been constructed cheaply. Here you are the 2 major problems I have found:

- The case is basically 2-3mm (millimeter) thick and cover almost all the outside of the laptop. It comes in 2 pieces one for the bottom and one for the top (the screen). The bottom comes comes around in the back where the hinge is, but stops to enable the opening of the computer. The screen opening depends on the gap b/w the screen and the bottom part of the computer. That speck case reduces the gap, meaning it reduces the opening of the screen. This is very incovenient when using your laptop while lounging with your laptop on your lap... one of the reasons why you might have a laptop, is to be able to use it everywhere you want. This is clearly a problem and worries me as over time this could potentially add too much pressure on the hinge. I hope a better design will come with this.

- The construction problem, comes also from the hinge area. The same part where the screen extreme bottom-left & bottom-right side hit the bottom part of the speck case. But this time it happens when opening the computer, the screen part of the case catches on the bottom part pushing it down to the point where it could break. This again poses a problem on the computer hinge itself, adding too much pressure on a very sensitive part of a very expensive computer.

I hope others won't have that problem, but I will be reporting this to speck. Hopefully they can improve the design for what in the first place is a very good idea.

I get asked all the time how I "painted" my MacBook Pro red -- it's pretty incredible what a spectacle it is -- in a good way! I swear, I should become a traveling salesperson, this case looks so good!

BUT, there is one issue -- primarily that the fit is so tight that the underside has developed about an inch long crack from one of the corners, and I've only had it about a month.

I intend to contact the manufacturer and see if I can get a replacement because otherwise, this was a great buy.

I have been less impressed with the new case for a number of reasons:

1) The additional insulation does cause heat related performance issues.

2) I had to trim the bottom case with a sharp knife so that it didn't catch when opening and closing.

3) Even after trimming the case, as recommended on the Speck website, the bottom part of the case still doesn't secure completely to the laptop (although this could be specific to my machine).

4) The additional weight on back of the screen causes the laptop to shut with considerable more force.

5) The case adds overall weight and size.

6) The case further limits the angle at which the laptop can be opened.

Still, I use the top part of the case without the bottom part. The case provides some protection against the flexible nature of the screen part of the laptop. If you allow the top to flex you run the risk that external pressure will push the rivets (the ones that attach the apple icon) into the back of your display. This will cause little dark spots on your screen that don't go away.

So far so good. The case came in mint condition, and does what it is supposed to. Finger prints seem to show easily, but they also wipe right off again. I just wanted to prevent the Mac from getting all scratched up, and this

takes care of that..

I bought this... in July I think. It looks wonderful, I get compliments all the time. Just recently it started cracking a little. It's not cheap feeling and it does protect the computer quite well. I don't really know if the price is worth it... it should cost more like $25 in my opinion... but that being said it does make your computer look "special". I like it a lot. I always can spot my computer in class if I have to step out for some reason (most of my peers have Macs as well) If you can afford it, I think it's worth getting... just be careful with your computer in general. As for the fitting issues associated with this product... I don't really know what they are talking about... maybe they fixed it? It fits my computer fine.

This case has provided no issues with concern to the heat generated by MBPs which was my primary concern. It does seem to have some craft issues though. It is about 3 months old and has no tabs left holding the the bottom peice on. It showed a lot of finger-prints when I first purchased it, but that is no loger a conceren since it is now covered in scratches. I do not think that I have been that hard on the case, but I do take it with me every day, and it shows. The fassests along each side of the top panel appear much more "gamer-ish" in real life, which was a bit of a disappointment as well. All in all, It seems to be doing its job, and the price was not bad, even after purchasing some industrial strength double sided tape to keep it on. I would have prefered a slightly more matte finish.

My early version MacBook Pro suffered from some surface scuffing on the bottom, and a bit of a dent on the top... before I outfitted it with Speck's See-Thru hard case in blue. Just as hermit crabs need a stronger shell for safety, so too do MacBook Pro computers require something stronger than the rather thin aluminum they're born with... and Speck's See-Thru hard case is the optimal solution. Whereas slipcover cases come off just when laptops are most likely to get dinged, scuffed, splashed or scraped, the hard case can stay on the laptop all the time, whether it's open or closed.

The choice of eight different colors for these laptop cases is excellent, allowing Mac owners to find something to match their individual style. The sturdy polycarbonate plastic is just the perfect thickness to provide the rather fragile laptop with a water-resistant, scuff-resistant, and dent-resistant protective cover. Those who wish to further personalize their computer can slip artwork between their computer and the hard case whenever the mood strikes... and this kind of personalization can easily be changed as often as desired.

Installation of the See-Thru hard case is a breeze. No sooner had I opened the wrapper, I snapped the hard case on my computer in just a few seconds. It went together so quickly that I was startled, so I studied the directions and saw I'd put it together perfectly... and there was easy access to all the ports on the sides.

One of my concerns about the See-Thru hard case had been that it might adversely increase the temperature of my computer, which occasionally tends to run a bit hot. I was relieved to find that my computer did not run hotter with the See-Thru case than without it. The fact that the See-Thru case lifts the MacBook Pro up a bit higher off the work surface means that there is more room for air to circulate underneath the computer, so there is a better chance for it to be cooled.

I'd heard that some people have trouble with the hard case interfering with opening the laptop fully, but I had no trouble opening the laptop up all the way smoothly, fully, and quietly every time.

I recommend Speck's See-Thru hard case to anyone seeking to maintain their MacBook Pro in the best possible condition with some beautiful color options. This is a great way to extend the life of your computer along with your enjoyment of it... and along with key covers and wrist guards, it's the best way to keep your computer looking and working like its brand new!

not for the new macbook pro (oct '08) it dosen't say anywhere on the product page a waste of time and money