Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook-Pro Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard (Purple) - DOES NOT FIT WHITE MACBOOK

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 13.2 x 9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002EL4MBG
• Item model number: MB13AU-SAT-PUR-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (167 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 25, 2009

Product Description

Color: Purple

Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard is silky-soft to the touch with the same protection as our trusted SeeThru hard shells; introducing SeeThru Satin! This beautiful variation of our original hard shell case gives your MacBook a smooth, semi-translucent frosted finish that easily slips in and out of your bag while retaining a grippy edge for extra peace of mind. Expert Speck engineering allows you access to all your important ports and connections while highlighting the unique look of your new 13-inch MacBook or MacBook Pro or 15-inch MacBook Pro (unibody/black keyboard models). Totally removable, easy to put on and take off. Rubberized feet help keep your notebook safe and secure. Compatible with all MacBooks with aluminum unibody, including June 2009 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Solid" case, August 17, 2009

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M. Bray (Philadelphia, PA U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck Products See Thru Satin Soft Touch Hard Shell Case for 13-inch MacBook-Pro Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard (Black) - DOES NOT FIT WHITE MACBOOK (Personal Computers)

After scoping out several options on the casing market, I finally settled on the Speck See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case in Black for my new MacBook Pro.

Pluses:
- What I love about the Satin Soft Touch is that it provides the protection of a hard shell plastic case but has a nice rubbery coating that provides a light grip and nice feel.
- Texture allows the added benefits of not showing fingerprints and other smudges.
- Although I will admit to liking the Apple logo, I also like the sleekness provided by the fact that the Apple logo is hidden when laptop is closed, and only shines through when open & on.
- Open cutout on side for ports does not hinder access whatsoever.
- Almost unnoticeable that it's on there, I can still easily fit it inside my already snug neoprene sleeve when traveling.

Minuses:
- The cutouts for the remote sensor and the battery check button aren't 100% dead on, but aren't so far off as to handicap the features.
- It's inevitable that some dust and other particles will cling to it, but it's fairly easy to clean by simply dusting or blowing on it.
- I've noticed in reviews of similar Speck products that people have experienced difficulty in removing the case for cleaning, and while I haven't removed mine yet, it seems like a simple enough operation as long as you are somewhat delicate and pay attention to all of the tabs that allow the case to snap on to your computer.

Overall:
I'm completely satisfied with this case.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My MacBook Pro is now every cooler than before... and safer!, December 12, 2009

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A. Mohmand (Midlothian, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck Products See Thru Satin Soft Touch Hard Shell Case for 13-inch MacBook-Pro Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard (Black) - DOES NOT FIT WHITE MACBOOK (Personal Computers)

NOTE:
- Don't buy this from the Apple Store, it's much cheaper here

PROS:
- Mac's always look sexier in Black and there's finally a way for you to rev up your Aluminum unibody MacBook
- Velvety softish feel makes it much easier to grip, and cleaning is not a problem at all
- Fits snuggly and adds hardly any weight
- Is semi-seethrough so the illuminated Apple monogram on the back shines though (however with a purplish tint)
- All ports are accessible
- Snaps on and snaps off

CONS:
- Easy to leave finger marks on it but they wipe away in a flash with a conventional cleansing wipe.
- A little on the expensive side, even if you buy it form Amazon. Should be priced at around $20. After all, its only a cover and probably costs pennies to manufacture.

BOTTOMLINE:
- A great investment to:
1. Protect your MacBook
2. Finally get a Black MacBook Pro in the Unibody line
3. Excellent grip and easily cleanable
4. A little pricey

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars, October 5, 2009

By 

Charly Girl "CG" (Newport, RI USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard (Red) - DOES NOT FIT WHITE MACBOOK (Personal Computers)

I spent quite a bit of time debating over whether to purchase an Incase or Speck cover to protect my new Macbook Pro. The reviews were mixed--pretty much equal pros and cons on both. So since I have a Speck Candy Hardshell case for my iPhone and LOVE it, I decided to try out Speck's See Thru Satin case. The cranberry color is awesome--looks very rich. The satin finish has a nice grip, so I don't have to worry about my Macbook slipping out of my hands! Additionally, I found it very easy to put on and, after watching the instructional video on the Speck website, found it easy to remove. The case has NOT scratched my Macbook. I am a perfectionist and this was a great concern. I must say that overall I am pretty pleased. Nevertheless, I do have two complaints: 1) the edges on the lower cover were very rough. I used a nail file to make them smooth, otherwise they would have continued to irritate my wrists when I typed on the keyboard. 2) the satin finish retains fingerprints. You cannot clean them off. For these reasons, I can only give Speck's See Thru Satin case 4 stars. I'm so glad I checked for this item on Amazon before purchasing through the manufacturer or Apple...I saved $10 on the case and received free shipping as a Prime Member! This makes me feel better about keeping a case with minor imperfections!

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