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burnttoast0304

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Sep 19, 2008
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Calgary, AB
hey guys, I was wodering if sombody with an Air can recommend me a case? I got an incase for my macbook are they good with the Air?

Or do I even need a case?

thanks for your suggestions

Cheers
 
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HiFiGuy528

macrumors 68000
Jul 24, 2008
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Well worth the $50.
TR658
TR658_AV2
TR658_AV1
 
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strikeinsilence

macrumors 6502
Jun 30, 2006
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I've never been a fan of those hard cases, but I can't deny that they provide extra protection. I just think they're ugly as hell, why cover all that beautiful Al.
 
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burnttoast0304

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Sep 19, 2008
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Calgary, AB
thank you for your replies guys, planning on heading out to the Apple store tomrrow to pick up the see-through case

but im wondering does the Air scratch easily? is a case really necessary? because I dont want to cover it up...its so beautiful
 
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nintendude

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Jan 17, 2008
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burnttoast0304 said:
thank you for your replies guys, planning on heading out to the Apple store tomrrow to pick up the see-through case

but im wondering does the Air scratch easily? is a case really necessary? because I dont want to cover it up...its so beautiful
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It will protect against dents from drops and what not. Its just gonna be a bit more bulky. If you just want to protect against scratches and dirt, I suggest an invisibleSHIELD
 
funkyc

funkyc

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Sep 20, 2008
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should do the MBA in a manila folder look!
yes there are cases designed to look like manila folders! :cool:


OR

 
zer0tails

zer0tails

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Mar 23, 2008
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i'm probably gonna get a waterfield laptop sleeve for my macbook air http://sfbags.com/

They're abit pricey but I've used their stuff before, and they work great.

:p the steve sleeve is cool, but don't you think it's abit cheesy? But that's just personal preference, I always prefer understated to flashy.
 
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Darth.Titan

macrumors 68030
Oct 31, 2007
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Austin, TX
nintendude said:
It will protect against dents from drops and what not. Its just gonna be a bit more bulky. If you just want to protect against scratches and dirt, I suggest an invisibleSHIELD
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I was a big proponent of the invisibleSHIELD for MacBooks until I'd had mine a few months. It looks snazzy and protects against scratches and such, but the heat from the notebook eventually causes discoloring. (mine turns brown/reddish)

Of course with invisibleSHIELD you get a lifetime warranty so you can remove it and send it back for a new one for the cost of postage, but I'm on my 3rd one in two years and that's getting old. I don't think I'll be shielding my new MacBook Pro. I'll keep using Zagg's products on my iPods though.

That's just my experience. YMMV
 
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brop52

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Feb 26, 2007
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Just buy a sleeve to protect from scratches during transport in a bag. Other than that I don't see a reason to put a case on it. As said previously, the plastic will insulate heat. Plus plastic on metal looks odd.
 
funkyc

funkyc

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Sep 20, 2008
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zer0tails said:
:p the steve sleeve is cool, but don't you think it's abit cheesy? But that's just personal preference, I always prefer understated to flashy.
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i think it's pretty cool but yes ur right it is a bit cheesy
but i was just recommending it to the OP - u never know, different ppl different strokes - they may like it?
and there certainly are the ppl who buy the air coz it's sexy and flashy
coz it's certain that nobody buys these things for the performance :p
 
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baboo2

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Aug 27, 2005
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i've had the speck case ( makes your mba fatter and look bad)
im on bestskinever.com ' vinyl right now
keep the sexy look and protect your mba from dings
 
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burnttoast0304

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Sep 19, 2008
40
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Calgary, AB
dannn said:
best protection for the mba imo
http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/neoprene-sleeve-cl57148

think a sleeve is ideal. a case or invis shield detracts from the look. u just want something that'll protect it your bag when youre carrying it from one place to another
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i agree I was actually gonna get the see thru spek case but after reading the comments that the air tends to get very hot plastic isnt the way to go

so i have elected to pick up the incase tomrrow once my air arrives :D cant wait
 
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softwaredevelop

macrumors newbie
Oct 30, 2008
22
3
Sleeve

I ordered the Steve Sleeve - I will provide some feedback when it arrives.

free shipping from the manufacture
 
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