Hard case cover for mbp & ipod

This is just me, but here it goes.
Why on earth would you want to wrap your beautiful apple toys in the hardshell case like ppl did on their mbp & ipod? I just don't get it. Apple designs these beautiful toy for you to TOUCH, LOOK, & FEEL & then you wrap them up & never get a chance to TOUCH or SEE their textures. I would understand that you the cases protect your toys but you're NEVER being able to TOUCH the ORIGINAL, & the reason we want these toys is b/c we love that TOUCH & LOOK at them, but now we wrap (cover) them up already.
That's just me. However, I don't mind using the hardshell case for my mbp if I ever have to use it out on location, like films shoot then I would deffinately get one to protect it from scratches; but limit to that period (one day or few hrs) only, not the everyday.
throw in your input. I would like to hear from different philosophies.
Thanks
J
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I think you already answered your question, when you said:
That's just me. However, I don't mind using the hardshell case for my mbp if I ever have to use it out on location, like films shoot then I would deffinately get one to protect it from scratches; but limit to that period (one day or few hrs) only, not the everyday.
The vast majority get it for more than aesthetics. An extra barrier against breakage makes perfect sense. For some, the process of adding and removing the case is too timely, or too prone to accidents, and why you may see it remains on in what would appear to be a "safe" environment. Even though such a barrier may not be a suitable barrier in some cases if you were tripped up by someone while the machine was in your hand and you are running with said device, it would provide better protection than the built-in shell. Many such shells also include something that is easier to grasp than the smooth chrome, aluminum, or plastic Apple includes, making them less accident prone. The original "clamshell iBooks" actually had a handle on their back.

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