Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard

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Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard

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.

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5 Responses to “Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard”

M. Bray Says:
May 23rd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Review by M. Bray for Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard
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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.
A. Mohmand Says:
May 23rd, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Review by A. Mohmand for Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard
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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
Charly Girl Says:
May 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Review by Charly Girl for Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard
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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!
Gina M. Eaton Says:
May 23rd, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Review by Gina M. Eaton for Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard
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Currently I use this for my 13″ MacBook Pro, and it fits just fine.

Pros

Due to the notches, this case attaches well, and is very secure. It’s also stylish – if you want to add a touch of color to your MacBook, this is the way to go. It’s great that you can still see the apple logo clearly through the case when lit up. The red color is a deep red, very sophisticated, and adds a color without becoming too flashy.

As far as the satin goes, there’s a grip to the material, which is great if you’re worried about the MacBook slipping out of your hands like with plastic.

Cons

This will attract fingerprints, make no mistake about that, so consider that if you’re obsessive-compulsive about fingerprints like I am, then make sure you have a good cleaner for this product. And, like other reviewers have said, it can be a little difficult at times to remove, but I find it’s not a problem once I get a notch or two off. The battery meter button isn’t exactly easy to push with the case on, but I didn’t find that to be too much of a big deal. The case also adds a little weight to it, but I don’t find it to be very bothersome.

I’m very pleased with this case. Although I’ve listed a lot of cons, I don’t find them to bother me all that much, yet I listed them so that anyone considering purchasing this case will have a more complete picture of it. Overall, it is a very good purchase.
RB Says:
May 23rd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Review by RB for Speck Products See Thru Satin, Soft Touch Hard Shell Case, for 13-inch MacBook Aluminum Unibody/Black Keyboard
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I’ve had many laptop cases. One of my favorites was the SPECK hard shell case for the MB Air. When I got a new MacBook Pro 13″ recently, I sought out an appropriate cover for it. SPECK came up to the top of the list again. This MB13AU-SAT-PUR is great! It’s rigid but slightly soft to the touch. Not soft exactly but like a really smooth, sleek slightly rubbery feeling. Satin-y is the best way to describe it, I guess. It has just enough tactile grip to it that makes it easy to pick up and carry. It doesn’t feel like it could slip out of your grip, as with slick, hard plastic cases. And it just looks cool. The color lightens and darkens depending on whether its the flat surface or a rounded corner. I got the purple, cuz I like purple (looks great with the steely silver of the MBP), but I’m sure all the other colors in this line are awesome too.