Speck Products See-Thru Case for 13-Inch MacBook Pro with Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard Only (Clear)

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: B002EL4M98
• Item model number: MB13AU-SEE-CLR-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (147 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 25, 2009

Product Description

Color: Clear

Add a splash of color to your MacBook (new unibody/black keyboard) with Speck’s SeeThru hard shell cases! Available in a variety of colors, our road-tested, translucent cases protect your notebook from scrapes and scratches and stand out vibrantly in a sea of same-ness. Device-specific engineering makes for a custom fit and highlights the sleek look of your new MacBook or MacBook Pro. Built-in rubberized feet keep your notebook secure. Includes cleaning cloth. Compatible with all MacBooks with aluminum unibody, including June 2009 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best product for my requirements, October 3, 2009

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Julz - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speck Products See-Thru Case for 13-Inch MacBook Pro with Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard Only (Clear) (Personal Computers)

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.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Macbook Pro 13 Hard Case, September 1, 2009

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Benny Liu (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck Products See-Thru Case for 13-Inch MacBooks with Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard (Green) (Personal Computers)

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.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, March 19, 2011

By 

Liz Darcy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speck Products See-Thru Case for 13-Inch MacBook Pro with Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard Only (Clear) (Personal Computers)

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.

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