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Does anyone know of a website or company that makes very durable and good quality hard aluminum cases for the 5g ipods? I'm sure its been talked about on the forum, but i just need someone to point me in a direction, or provide me with a good link or something. I'm looking for a hard aluminum/metal case that would protect my ipod well and be compatible with a screen protector of some kind. Thanks.

That rhinoskin is ugly! I got a look at it at the MAC expo last month and they were saying just stick these pads in and it'll fit your 5G ipod just fine...
(Not to mention the fact that it made the ipod three times as thick as it was before and cut off half the screen)
This cover albeit wooden (not aluminium) looks very stylish and cool to me...
http://www.miniot.com/miniot/index.htm

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Odd crack in aluminum case under 27" glass?

Hello!
So I bought a brand new i3 27" iMac last night at Bestbuy here in Columbus. After getting it home, unboxing, and setting it up I noticed two cracks in the aluminum case right beneath the glass (not under the glass, below it on the case). One on each side. Being on both sides it led me to believe that it was suppose to be there. But then I thought, hey, this is an apple product, if they needed a bigger ledge there for the glass they would have put it in! This thing is too beautiful for that to have been a design. Once I saw the cracks, I inspected it further and found a clump of dead pixels in the bottom left of the screen.
Now I'm obviously taking this back and getting an exchange for the pixels, but I'd like to know if this is or is not an issue with the case as well. And if so, I couldn't find anyone else with this problem here or elsewhere online, so I thought I'd share.
Notice the red line. It's identical on both sides. I was under the impression that the entire case was milled out of one solid piece of aluminum. It's a very thin crack, but it's just about as long as the red line is, on both sides.
http://www.sourcenews.com/images/imac.jpg
Thanks,
Chad
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I wanted to give everyone an update before they do what I did.
I went into Bestbuy to exchange my iMac. Both of their displays had those cracks. We opened up their entire stock of 27" i3 iMacs. They all had it. I ended up going to the closest Apple Store and found out that the front piece with the logo on it is in fact a seperate piece. Those aren't cracks, they are seams. Often the fit is so perfect is doesn't look like a seam.
Anyways, thought I'd share. Lol

Retina MBP small hole in the aluminum case?!

I bought a retina MBP yesterday and noticed a a small/micro hole in the aluminum case. It's near the bottom of the right palm rests and looks like it was made by a machine or something nicked it in the factory (it's the small dark spot in the attached photo). Should I be concerned? It seems like a cosmetic
defect. Will Apple exchange it?

You have 14 days from purchase to return or exchange the machine.

How can replace the aluminum case of the mac book air and how much would cost?

How can I replace a mac book air aluminum case and how much would it cost?

The entire case, meaning the back, front, and display enclosure? As much as a new MBA.

HT1665 It seems that my aluminum case for iphone consumes more power, is it true?

I'm using an iPhone 4 White with a Deff Japan 'Cleave' aluminum case.
My battery levels seems to be decreasing a lot faster. 100% to 17% within 8am - 5pm.
I normally use for WhatsApp, email and facebook, but not heavy.
Any similar experiences?

It's entirely possible. Why don't you take it off and see what the difference is. If it improves without it, then you have your answer.

Aluminum cases for macbook

ive seen them around the web, but dont know where to find them. anybody have any ideas where to find an aluminum case for 13" macbooks?

youbetcha
I have the clear Speck and I love it but it's plastic. It does the job of protection while leaving a great view of the beatiful white book. On the downside, it's a pain to remove to get to the battery.
Good luck to you.

Macbook Aluminum Case Scratches

I was wondering if I can take my macbook to a apple store and pay to have the aluminum top part of the case replaced???

if you are willing to pay you can have anything replaced.

My case is bent on my Macbook Pro

Is it possible to get a new aluminum case for a Mac Book Pro computer?

It will make it easier to help you w/ your problem to know the exact model, size, year built.
Also upper case or bottom case?

MacBook Pro Al case electrical tingling using 2-prong adaptor on charger

MacBook Pro Aluminum case electrical tingling when using 2-prong adaptor on charger
This applies to the new (late 2008) MacBook Pro with the aluminum unibody enclosure
I've seen several people report this problem, but also I've seen threads about this problem wrongly conflated with other problems. The other threads include:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=440564
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1757399
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1798538
This thread is specifically about the problem typified as follows:
- This is an electrical tingling. It is not a painful shock or zap. It is most noticeable when brushing against the aluminum surface of the Mac.
- This only occurs when plugged in using the 2-prong adaptor, not when using the 3 prong, not when running on battery (not plugged in).
- It does not always occur. It seems to happen when plugged in with the 2-prong adaptor for an extended period like overnight.
- This is not a physical vibration, and has no audible component.
- I have verified that the outlet is wired properly: correct polarity, effective grounding, correct voltage, neutral does not appear to be floating
Here is my story of trying to get this fixed so far:
1. Call #1 to Apple Support
- They told me they had never heard of this problem before
- They said I should reset the SMC (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411). This strikes me as a simple if-all-else-fails-reboot solution. Not sure how a firmware reset will affect a hardware problem
- They then said they have seen this problem before and it is caused by faulty wiring. (yes, contradicts the first statement). This too seems like a cop out. I'll have to check it out though.
2. Call #2 to Apple Support
- "It says here you are hearing some sort of vibration" (aaaaaarg....no!)
- We recommend using the 3 prong adaptor
- You should bring in the machine to an Apple store to be fixed. Yes this is a known problem and we have a solution. I made an appointment to bring it in.
- I asked for a reference for this known problem and was told "CP 191"
3. Trip to see the "genius" at the Apple Store
- The genius starts out by telling me, " Sure, I've heard of other Macs doing this. I once had an old MacBook that did this."
- He then goes in the back with the machine to "test it"
- He comes out and says he was unable to duplicate the problem. This is not a surprise since it takes hours for it to manifest.
- He then proceeds to tell me that when it is ungrounded (such as using the 3 prong), then this is expected.
I am stunned. Thereafter ensues a long conversation of him trying to convince me that it is not a defect that this laptop, when used with factory supplied 2-prong adaptor, exhibits an electrical charge shocking the user. Some of his arguments:
- it's a complicated piece of power using machinery, like a car. To which I replied that if I had a car that shocked me when I tuned the radio, I would demand it be fixed.
- I asked him for Apple documentation that states that this is the expected behavior. All he could produce was documentation recommending that 3 prong adaptor be used when possible.
- He told me that all laptops are grounded through their cases. I said fine, but a properly functioning laptop would not need to shed excess voltage such that the user can feel it.
- It's just static electricity that builds up on this case
- You can place a shield or protector over the aluminum palm rest.
He told me that since we were past the 14 day window, he could not replace the laptop. I asked if it made a difference that the ticket was opened in the first 14 days and he said no. I asked if I could get just a replacement power brick to see if that made a difference. He replied that they did not have those parts available.
After arguing for over an hour, and it being clear that I was not going to just leave, he finally brought the manager over. She asked what I wanted and I reiterated that all I wanted was for the laptop to be repaired or replaced. She agreed to replace it, but...
- Since it was bought online it would need to be sent back (could not be replaced in the store). It would take 7-10 days
- They would not assist in any way in backing up or transferring the data. We would lose everything n the drive (as it was being replaced). I could not keep the old drive and just send the computer back
- The new one might also exhibit the problem. One of geniuses volunteered that he was sure it would. (IMO, if true, this simply means that the model is defectively designed)
story to be continued.....

Unfortunately, I went through the same thing. I do believe my issue was different, though (vibration).
I received contradictory information from 4 or 5 Apple reps over the phone, the Apple retail store refused to repair/replace the machine, and I was told that I may have to pay for labour if I took it to a reseller (obviously incorrect). In the end, I just returned the **** thing and bought a Macbook in-store. With the money I saved, I'm going to build a desktop PC with twice the power.
In my opinion, the service was much worse than the defective machine. I came very close to not buying another mac...

Aluminum imperfections?

I just got my brand new 24" iMac out of the box and set up. However, after removing the protective film surrounding the computer I noticed tiny white speckles throughout the aluminum case, particularly on the front, to the right of the apple logo (although there are some on the left as well). The speckles are small and invisible from some angles, but very visible from others. I initially thought they were pieces of lint and tried to wipe them off with the provided cloth - they didn't budge. When I gently run my finger over them I feel nothing. It's as if they're in the aluminum itself. Does anyone else have these speckles? Is this normal? Thanks in advance for any response.

Bought some iKlear and the spots are gone! - Shane

Desperately In Need Of Case For (ZEN MicroPho

I've done hours of research but can't come up with any Microphoto Cases, I realize the normal Zen Micros cut off the top of the ZMP's screen. I don't want that, at this point I'll take anything from Silicon to Aluminum cases. Anybody have any ideas?
(Please no Altoids Tin)Message Edited by AnDrew005 on 02-3-2006 04:50 AM

on my zen micro i simply use a case-logic soft/spongy case. this is for a dsc-p9. i had to modify the clip as it was a loop. here in thailand i was able to find a clip (use an old clip from cell phone case) and sew it into the thing. punch a hole in the back for the line. im pretty happy with it although its a wee bit short with the jack atthe top - us0 bucks.
th ebiggest issue youll have fashioing a case is the jack at the top. enuff clearance for teh jack, but not a suitcase on your belt.

Rubberized Hard Case?

Just asked this(person was helpfull but didn't know) Is Rubberized Hard case a good case? IS it better than a plain hard case, or do you think that it gets easily dirty and is hard to lean. I like the idea of a silicon feel but I'm hesitant to get one.

"Heat disspation" requires air cooling all parts of all surfaces of the aluminum case, not just small vents.
If you were talking about a ventilated bottom metal support that has external powered fans to force more air over the surfaces, I would agree with with you.
But blocking air contact with any part of the surface is not wise.
If you want to eliminate all risk of scratches or surface blemishes, I would not even try. Just be careful. You can also buy a "personal articles rider" for homeowner's or renter's insurance that covers significant bosy damage, but I expect the policy I have on mine to cover dropping ofr theft instead of simple scratches.

Little Black Spots on my case..

I've recently gained small black dots on my mac book's aluminum case that I'm not sure what the source is.. I tried reading around online and found out that I might have a special corrosive type of sweat that reacts with the case, does anyone have any special knowledge of this or know how if their is any way to make it less terrible? I'm out of warranty so I can't really send it in, and had a bad experience last time I sent my computer in anyway so I'm hesitant to go to the store. Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I'll try and get pictures and link them soon.
Edit: The dots are only where I rest my hands while typing (hence how I know it's probably from the sweat)
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Pitting was a common problem with the aluminum Powerbooks, especially as they aged, at least for some people. It was only a matter of time before it started to occur on MacBook Pro's. Everyones skin oil has a corrosive affect on the aluminum case used on ALPBs and MBPs. My ALPB didn't start to show any signs of pitting until it was nearly 5 years old, other people had severe pitting after only a couple of years. Some people never experienced it at all. It all depends on your chemistry and how often the machine gets used. Unfortunately, once it starts there's no way to stop it, short of putting some sort of cover over the palm rest area or thoroughly cleaning after every single use. If you insist on having a good looking machine, your only option is to buy a new top case which run about $250 new. Do a Google search for PowerBook or MBP pitting and you'll see some shocking pictures of what can happen when skin oil and aluminum react.
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How easy does the MacBook Pro case bend?

Hello All,
I've been waiting for the problems with the MacBook Pro to slow down before I purchase one. But, I've recently read numerous stories (on this and other forums) about the case bending in various places.
From what I have read, it sounds like the aluminum case has weak spots and will bend with little pressure.
The complaints I have read indicated that the area around the CD-ROM drive may bend slightly where you rest your palms while typing.
It sounds like the bends are usually minor, but occasionally more severe.
My question is:
Is this something that is fairly common?
Is this just one of the issues that people don't complain about much since it is mostly cosmetic?
I have never owned one of the Aluminum Mac Portables. So, I can't judge this for myself. And, I'm not particularly sure that the local dealer would let me flex on the computer a bit to see if it would bend.
The iBook we have is plastic. So, that obviously wouldn't have the same potential.
I guess I am just asking what everyone's experience is with this. It would be helpful to me to determine whether this is a machine that I should continue considering (once the bugs are worked-out) or if I should stick with a plastic machine like the iBook when the new models come out.
I imagine that both PowerBook and MacBook Pro owners would be able to comment on the potential for the aluminum case to bend.
Thank you in advance for your answers and experience.

So it is very stiff then?
I guess I got the impression that over time the panel would bend slightly from resting your hands on it.
I am wanting something that is very durable, and won't become easily damaged when I finally purchase another computer.
Some people have mentioned that it bent slightly, or that the edges of the CD-ROM drive could make an impression on the case from the weight of your hands resting on the case (or maybe with a little pressure).
So, I was concerned that this might be something that I should consider when evaluating which machine I should get as my next computer.
I should add that I do also have a young daughter that will sometime use the computer to play with her programs and such.
So, structural strength is very important.
I am generally not concerned with out current machines because the keyboards are very solid (especially with the Mac Mini and iMac G3).
But, with a machine that has the keyboard and palm-rest built-in, I would be concerned that it might be easily damaged if the material is not strong enough.

Poor Bluetooth performance with all aluminum Mac Pro

The all aluminum case for pre-mavericks Mac Pro is the primary reason for poor antenna performance of Bluetooth. Aluminum, being a good conductor, acts as a reflector of EMF forming what is known as a Faraday Cage, essentially trapping emissions within the box. Normally, holes drilled in the case would allow enough EMF to pass through the case but the hole size for transmission is directly proportional to the lowest frequency that will pass through easily. An example is the typical microwave oven where the window is actually a conducting sheet with small enough hole such that higher freq light waves pass easily through the sheet but lower frequency microwaves do not. Perhaps if the drive bay covers were made of plastic, transmission of the Bluetooth and wifi would be sufficient. One might carefully nibble a slot or two in the side door but this would surely invalidate any warranty and care would have to be taken not to get aluminum particles inside the computer. This would probably nullify any FCC approval of the machine due to clocking noise interference with other devices. The best approach would probably be a tuned waveguide that passes frequencies only around 2.4 GHz ~ 5 GHz through the case (very similar to the way tuned ports on audio speakers pass a band of frequencies needed to extend bass response). I'm sure Apple will have corrected this design flaw in the new Mac Pro introduced this year. If you have lots of time on your hands you can get a college level text on electromagnetics (Maxwell's Equations, etc.) and derive all the details but with a bit of experimenting and reading about tin can antenna mods to wireless routers you should be able to improve Bluetooth performance significantly.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will have to move my wireless home base station. It is on the same desk as my mini so much less than 5 feet away.

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