Speck Products MacBook Air See Thru Hard Case - Smoke (MBA-SMK-SEE)

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 1 x 16 inches ; 12.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0016AQ8OK
• Item model number: MBA-SMK-SEE
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Speck Products MacBook Air See Thru Hard Case keeps the sleek & cool look of your MacBook Air and protect it with a hard shell case! The two-piece case snaps on the top and bottom of your machine so you never have to remove it to use your MacBook Air. All ports are accessible with the case on. The SeeThru Case stays secure on your MacBook Air but also snaps off easily for removal.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for Latest Version MacBook Air!, December 17, 2010

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Rollcamera (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speck Products MacBook Air See Thru Hard Case - Smoke (MBA-SMK-SEE) (Personal Computers)

Could not use this item because it is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE LATEST MACBOOK AIR - and it does not say this on the ad.

Had to be returned for a refund.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works well, but scratches easily and weighs a lot, April 23, 2008

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J. McWhirter (Eugene, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck Products MacBook Air See Thru Hard Case - Smoke (MBA-SMK-SEE) (Personal Computers)

I purchased this product to protect my MBA from getting worn / scratches when sliding the MBA in and out of my messenger bag. Once I took this product out of the wrapper, I was pleased with the 'glossy' look of the product - the 'smoke' color combined with the high sheen of the plastic made it look really sexy.

It easily installed by 'snapping' on the outside of the MBA - it also has vents and holes that lets the MBA function as it was designed.

Overall, I am pleased with this product except for three things -

1 - the outside had scratches and looked worn within 1 week of use (the only other thing I keep in my messenger bag is a leather portfolio).

2 - the two covers weigh about .75 lbs - seems like a lot when the MBA itself weighs 2.75 lbs...seems like it could have been manufactured at a lighter weight.

3 - the weight of the cover when attached makes the open screen move back and forth when I type (the screen doesn't 'vibrate' without the cover on it) - which makes me wonder if it isn't too much weight for the design...and it makes me wonder what effect it is having on my hinge....

Still, it is protecting my MBA....so I will continue to use it - and I would recommend to you, if my three listed concerns are of no concern to you.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Heavy, January 6, 2009

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D. Steinberg (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck Products MacBook Air See Thru Hard Case - Smoke (MBA-SMK-SEE) (Personal Computers)

I have several speck shells, but this model is just too heavy for the delicate Macbook Air screen. The weight of it makes the screen bonk down and i'm worried it will loosen the hinge.