Speck See-thru Satin Case

I have heard that this case, Speck See-thru Satin Case, cracks and splits after only a couple of months... Is this true?? I was going to use this case for school with a sleeve over it and for how expensive it is, I can't afford another one! If this is true, is there another a hardshell case out there that is like the Speck one but more durable for the same price or less? Thanks!

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Speck See-Thru Satin Damaging MacBook Pro

I've seen posts on other forums saying that the Speck See-Thru Satin for the MacBook Pro can actually damage the luster on the computer. Is this true? I know that if sand and dust is caught between the computer and the case, damage can happen that way, but some other people have pointed out that if the computer gets hot enough, the plastic will melt and damage the MacBook's aluminum finish. I am concerned if this has happened to anyone. Thanks in advance for the insight.

I have one on my MacBook Air and have had no problems. The computer runs warm 24/7 too most of the time powering a webcam and playing music.
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Speck See-Thru case for MacBook Pro with Retina Display 15 inch

Hi, I recently purchased the Speck See-Thru case for the MacBook Pro Retina. The case seems to fit very snugly and requires some degree of force to remove. The top half of the case proves to be more difficult than the bottom half. Is it normal that it takes some force to pop off the tabs of the case? I am probably over worrying but just want to make sure. Thanks

I have a Speck see-thru for mine and yes, they fit quite snugly. Probably to prevent a "rattling" feeling that would feel even worse. As time goes by and you inevitably have to take it off every so often to clean underneath, the snugness goes away.
Yes, in spite your best efforts, dust somehow finds its way in there and gathers in the corners which soon becomes unbearable and off it has to come. Guess that's the downside of transparency. Maybe next time I'll get an opaque black model....

Has anyone used the Speck See Thru Case and scratched the MacBook Pro?

Has anyone used the Speck See Thru Case and scratched his/her MacBook Pro?

Read this thread: https://discussions.apple.com/message/8769665#8769665

Will the Speck See Thru Case Fit in the Tucano Sleeve?

I just bought my MacBook Pro 15" and would like to keep it in prestine condition. I have two questions:
1. I want to protect my new purchase as I will be traveling with it, taking it in and out of my work bag, usage around the house, etc. I read the reviews and I think the Speck See Thru will support the daily usage but I'm wondering if the Tucano sleeve will support the compression in my workbag. I love the look of the Tucano Sleeve (sleek in nature: http://www.tucano.it/US/)and would love for them to work together. So, simply put...does anyone know if the Tucano Sleeve will fit over my MacBook Pro with the Speck See Thru case?
2. I can't decide between the clear or the black case. I like the grey look of my MacBook Pro...but is the black a solid black or truly see thru black (almost smokey)?...I think black is a slick color as well.

Yes, the 'Specked' MacBook Pro does fit in the Tucano sleeve that I have (i.e. the Second Skin one)
I have the clear speck case as I love the look of the MacBook Pro's anodized aluminium case but then again, I have not seen the black one and so I cannot comment on it.
Regards,
Rahil Khandker.

Speck See Thru Case - Your Thoughts

I know this question has come up many times about the Speck See Thru series of snap-on shells for the MBP. But after a response to a thread I read the other day in comparison to an answer I received at the Apple Store I'm even more confused.
The advice in the earlier thread advised against the use of the Speck suggesting that it would cause the MBP to overheat, or at the very least run hotter than usual which would in turn lead to an early demise of the MBP.
The advice from the Apple Store Genius was quite different though. He said that it's fine to use the Speck, and although the argument that the aluminum case was designed to disipate heat was true, the bottom of the Macbook was insulated and thus does not offer much in heat dispensation anyway. He added that the majority of heat is released through the vent that runs along the hinge which is not obstructed by the Speck.
So my point is this. If the MBP is running three to five degrees warmer with the Speck, but still within the lower limits of acceptable operating temperture, then whats the harm?
And, is it safe to assume that since the Speck is sold in the Apple Store it's perfectly ok to use?

Joseph, greetings: There is no speculation on my part. Heat is the bane of all computers. Aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat. Plastic is not and will tend to insulate heat rather than dissipate it. These characteristics conform to the laws of Physics.
Placing two MBPs side by side will prove very little because that does not meet the requirement of a statistically significant sample. What I am suggesting is analogous to a clinical trial, large enough so that the variables among the individuals is such that the item to be studied for effectiveness becomes the sole differentiating factor being measured. (For MBPs that would be the manufacturing variables and the sole factor is the Speck case.)
The result would be two failure curves (each curve consisting of date on the X axis and number of MBPs on the Y axis.) The MBPs (with out the cases) curve will be shifted to the right of the MBPs with the cases. If I had said by how much the respective failures would be and the differences, that would be speculation, but I did not.
Even if the MBPs were all operating within Apple specifications, as a group the hotter ones would fail sooner.
In a nutshell, the more heat a MBP, or any computer is subjected to, the shorter its life span.
Perhaps we should get together and develop a cooling system that will enable our MBPs outlast us.
Ciao.

I want to get a hard case for my macpro.. Is this a hard case or silicon? Speck 13" SeeThru Satin Case for MacBook Pro and MacBook

I want to get a hard case for my macpro.. Is this a hard case or silicon? Speck 13" SeeThru Satin Case for MacBook Pro and MacBook. Says hard cse but then easy to grip...anyone have one?

description directly from the website: "Form-fitting hard-shell protection with a smooth, grippy, soft-touch feel."
https://www.speckproducts.com/seethru-satin-macbook-pro-case-13-black.html

Does anyone know if they carry the speck see thru covers for the power book

I'm just curious if anyone knows of anywhere that they have the speck see thru covers for the power book G4. I recently purchased one for my daughters macbook and it really looks cool. I figure that the answer is no because of the age of the power book, but it ever hurts to ask! I have searched on EBAY and came up with nothing!

If Speck ever did make Powerbook shells, they don't any more.
http://www.speckproducts.com

Speck 13" SeeThru Satin Case for Macbook

Hey there! I was looking at this amazing case for Macbook's on the online apple store and i wanted to ask if u knew if this would fit with my Macbook White 2010 2.4GHz???

description directly from the website: "Form-fitting hard-shell protection with a smooth, grippy, soft-touch feel."
https://www.speckproducts.com/seethru-satin-macbook-pro-case-13-black.html

Invisishield + speck satin case

Hi,
I recently purchased a MBP 13" and I'm wondering if it is a good idea to install BOTH an invishield and the spack satin case. I really want the case, but I've heard mixed reviews about it. Many complaints include that it can cause scratches on the computer because of dust that gets trapped. I know that frequent and regular cleaning is suggested, but I am quite lazy and can see myself putting it off. I am concerned that if I put on both the invisishield and the speck case that it will be too much, and can start creating problems with the computer and overheating. Anybody have any tips, suggestions or recommendations as to what I should do? Should I bother with the invisishield?
Thanks.

With respect to the two replys to your thread I'm currently using a Speck See Thru case for my MBP and happily no problems to report. I am terribly cautious with my MBP and can easily understand why some not so cautious users would experience issues with scratches and the like. As for overheating, I have had no problems, but most of my use is within my home and I use a cooling pad, albeit not pluged in most times. Right now I'm at 99 degrees while typing this and listening to my Airport enabled AE5's. Not much of a strain on the system, but no problems either.
I guess if I were a heavy, graphic intensive game player I might think twice though.
Merry Christmas.
Edit: I dont really see the need for the Speck AND the Invisishield though.

Cant see or control case fans on MSI board

I just upgraded my PC to Devils Canyon and h87-g41 pc mate. Everything is working fine... except i cant see my installed case fans and they are running on max (i assume) and making a lot of noise.
The very old board i upgraded from had option in bios for automatic fan control under overclocking (if i remember correctly). I set it to automatic and case fans were controled based on temperatures.
But the new msi board cant detect them correctly. SPeedfan and cpuid hwmonitor does not show them, and they are not show in bios. And i cant seem to find any settings for case fans.
Only fan it detects is the aux fan at the back of the fan and controls it automatically.
I used Live Updater and did total install, so i should have all the drivers.
I plugged them in right, used the pins and not the molex.

Quote from: valgusepoiss on 20-July-14, 13:15:48
I just upgraded my PC to Devils Canyon and h87-g41 pc mate. Everything is working fine... except i cant see my installed case fans and they are running on max (i assume) and making a lot of noise.
The very old board i upgraded from had option in bios for automatic fan control under overclocking (if i remember correctly). I set it to automatic and case fans were controled based on temperatures.
But the new msi board cant detect them correctly. SPeedfan and cpuid hwmonitor does not show them, and they are not show in bios. And i cant seem to find any settings for case fans.
Only fan it detects is the aux fan at the back of the fan and controls it automatically.
I used Live Updater and did total install, so i should have all the drivers.
I plugged them in right, used the pins and not the molex.
On your board, CPUfan1, CPUfan2, and Sysfan1, are the only fan headers that are setup for sensing, the other two are 3 pin headers and very likely have no sensor on them.... as far as BIOS or any software are concerned, they simply are not there, if you need them controlled, you might have to buy a fan controller.
You could plug one of your case fans into CPUfan2, if that header is not being used, and then you would have full sensing and control of it.

Irritating "see thru effect" in Bridge and Photoshop

The see thru effect is ok in this OS, but it is really irritating working with ex Photoshop or Bridge etc....when you got that see thru effect, specially at white points, ex if your browser is open under this programs.
This means I have to minimize all windows under my photo programs, a irritating effect, that should havebeen possible to turn off at users choice...maybe there is???
Anyway....please update without that effect or the possability to turn it off. OS Yosemite is good, but this makes it "imposible" to use for photo editing, video editing etc..
Please look my video to see what I mean: http://youtu.be/hX2JjrdfdsQ

Thanks Ken, will have a look at it after job.
No I was not referring to menu bars etc...but as you see in my video at youtube (link in my first question) you can see the squares of the white fields in website, showing thru the Bridge window when I drag it over the browsers window, even when I drag Photoshop over the Bridge window you "see thru" both. You see it as a "dark blue square"....and I point at/circling around it with my mouse.
Very irritating when dark photos (specially) as it not show at the photo when it is a bright full colored photo.
Only on black.
I hope reducing transparency will solve the issue.

About the Speck Seethru Satin Case

Hi guys I'm considering to buy a Speck Seethru SATIN black case for my MBP 13''. I was reading on the internet and i collected some pros and also cons of this case. So please help me answering some questions that will help me decide.
From 1 to 10, how would you rate the protection of the case for the Macbook pro ?
The thing I really worry about is the overheating problem. In my opinion, not only this but anycase will slightly ( or highly ) heat your laptop even though it has a vent. But should I treat this problem as crucial ? Does overheating damage my laptop heavily ?
What I like about the Speck Seethru Satin is the look of it, it gives my MBP a different color that stands out, but based on reviews, these cases are fingerprint magnets. I'm also very worried that if the MBP looks "cheap" when it's full of fingerprint ? a photo would be fabulous.
Last, do we have to take it off every month to clear all the dust in between ? Does taking it off too frequently damage the MBP ?

i would like to say a grade of 6.5
yeah thats true-fingerprints are easily marked on the case.but that depends on the color of your case.a black case will make the fingerprints more standout.a transparent or pink will be less.also i can tell you this case will leave white mark due to the sunlight and self-heat,its not so explicit,cuz its on the back of the mbp.and you can a try software callled smcfancontrol and you set the speed of fan to a high value,the temperature will remain at about 100 F.anyway,i throw it away.i am worrying about the mark on the back of the computer.it is a good product from the angle of only protecting your mbp from scrapes.you can see the temperature on the menu bar:the temp and the fan's speed.
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New MacBook Pro Specks on Top of Case

Just a little while ago I unboxed my 2014 Retina MBP 13" and noticed two very minor specks on top of the case. I tried using a damp cloth but they are not coming out. Has anyone heard of this?

Thanks! Since it was purchased by someone else (already nice of them enough as it is) I am probably just going to live with it.
It is just weird to notice something like that right off of the bat.

My itunes wont work in WIndows 7. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times, but it doesnt' work. It consistently won't open, freezes, or opens and will play songs but only comes up as the shape of itunes in a kinda see thru box. Any tips?

My itunes won't work on my Windows 7 anymore. I have already uninstalled and reinstalled SEVERAL times, but to no avail. It consistantly freezes, won't open or doesn't work correctly. The only way I can get it to close anymore is to go to the task manager and 'end process' itunes. I do get an error at the beginning saying " the registry settings used by the itunes drivers for importing and burning CD's and DVD's are missing. This can happen as a result of installing other CD burning software. Please re-install itunes." I have searched the internet for possible fixes to no avail. Please help...anyone!

Lets see whether this file APSDaemon.exe is the problem here.
Close your iTunes.
Press Ctrl-Alt-Del key and choose Task Manager. In the "Processes" Tab, select the file APSDaemon.exe and click End Prosses button, then close the task manager window.
Now open itunes and see if it is working?

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