I found numerous stories on forums where people shared their stories about dropping Apple laptops. Most stories were about Macs surviving hard falls from 5-6 feet with little dents on edges but without losing functionality. One guy described how he didn’t notice that he was sitting on MacBook in the bar and nothing has happened. Another guy shared a story about a car driving over a MacBook.
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The screen cracked obviously, but the rest was ok, so the guy just paid for screen repair. Nevertheless, the protection may be needed against scratches and corner wear and tear.
There are 3 types of protection available for Apple laptops: cases, sleeves, and skins. There are pros and cons for each protection methods and it seems that people divided into two camps: those against anything covering MacBooks and those who need some sort of protection. One of the main objections of the people in the first camp, let’s call them purists, is that MacBook is a beautiful piece of art and anything covering it makes it look cheap and ugly.
Purists also argue that the all-metal enclosures of modern Apple laptops make all covers unnecessary. Your head is fragile as well any impact that can break a laptop can possibly break your head as well.Įven so, you do not wear a helmet all day to prevent damages to your head. Though, they admit that in some case extra protection is beneficial.
After all, we all wear helmets when biking or cycling. Dropped off a 3-foot counter and ended for another 6 feet. The only problem was the speck case was trashed. People in the second camp have opposite views: they believe that case/sleeve/skin make the laptop look even better and protect their investment in expensive MacBooks. The truth is as always somewhere in the middle and there is not a single recipe for all. Let’s review what is available so you can decide what is better for you. Cases What is a laptop case?Ī laptop case is a protective cover usually made of plastic or rubber. The case consists of two parts which snap on top and bottom lids of a laptop. Things to consider when choosing a MacBook case: Looks are important Laptop cases protect laptops from mechanical impacts and absorb shock to prevent damage to external and internal parts. Since any case completely covers MacBook’s externals the look of the case becomes very important. MacBook is a gorgeous device like anything that Apple produces. A cheap looking case can totally steal the joy of owning an electronic masterpiece. In many countries, a MacBook is a status symbol like an iPhone.įortunately, case producers are aware of this and some cases are very pretty. When I was shopping for a case for my MBA I picked the shell, which allowed the Apple logo to glow every time I opened the laptop.Īnyway, remember that laptop cases are designed primarily for protection. If looks are more important for you than protection from mechanical impacts, then skins and decals may be more appropriate for you. Cases add more weightĪpple produces some of the thinnest laptops. With the latest generation of 12-inch MacBook, Apple was able even to remove a fan from it. This made a thin laptop even slimmer and light-weight. A solid brown finish has been applied to the handle.Putting a laptop inside a case obviously makes it bulkier. Wood is used for the buttstock and handguard. The metal components of the gun have been hardened and dyed in shades of blue, yellow, and purple. In 2013, as part of The Arms Deal Collection, the AK-47 | Case Hardened was released alongside the "The Arms Deal" update.
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