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Incase Hardshell Case

Posted 04/24/2008 at 11:53:20am | by Susie Ochs

This little Apple of mine. I’m going to let it shine.

If you glanced sideways at a closed MacBook Pro wearing the black Hardshell Case from Incase, you might mistake it at first for a ThinkPad. That is, until someone pops the notebook open, and the Hardshell’s smooth, matte, translucent plastic reveals the glowing Apple logo underneath.

The Hardshell comes in versions for the 13-inch MacBook, as well as both sizes of MacBook Pro. If black isn’t your bag, you can also get it in frosted white, plum, or red. We tested it with the 15-inch Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro and immediately noticed one drawback, its weight. Attaching the case beefed up our MacBook Pro from 5.4 pounds to 6.3 pounds. Another problem: The bottom part of the case prevented the notebook from opening past 90 degrees. This might not be an issue if you use your ’Book on a table. But if you regularly tilt your screen back past 90 degrees when the Mac is on your lap or perched on a notebook stand, you’ll have to take the Hardshell off first.

We did notice that the black case picked up some fingerprints, but its matte finish minimizes their appearance. Smudges are much less noticeable on the Hardshell Case than on a black 13-inch MacBook’s plastic casing. (Though we never notice many smudges on the MacBook Pro’s aluminum casing itself, for that matter.) We also had an easier time removing the Hardshell Case than we did the Speck Products SeeThru case (3 out of 5 stars, Mar/07, p68).

The bottom line. If you frequently use a notebook stand, the fact that you can’t “open wide” to beyond 90 degrees with this case on will frustrate you. Otherwise it’s an attractive, though hefty, option.

COMPANY: Incase

CONTACT: www.goincase.com

PRICE: $49.95

REQUIREMENTS: 13-inch MacBook, or 15-inch or 17-inch MacBook Pro

Hard plastic protects MacBook Pro’s aluminum casing. Translucent to let Apple logo shine through.

Somewhat heavy. Won’t let you open the notebook past 90 degrees.

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What?
Submitted by fuzzynormal (not verified) on Thu, 2008-04-24 10:24

Does anybody use their laptop at a right angle or acute? I'm an obtuse man myself. I never have it straight up.

This case effectively would make my laptop unusable for me.

What the hell are they thinking?

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amazing
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2008-04-24 12:04

I just can't understand what the designers of this case were thinking when they design a case that limits the already terribly limited display bezel angle? I mean, this is a case for travel and this flaw makes it useless in almost every portable situation. How could they have allowed this to pass the initial design trials??? And I was hoping for good news...

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Other Sizes
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2008-04-25 08:41

Went to website and only 13in MacBook is available. No MacBook Pro options.

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The case limits the viewing
Submitted by Alfred Garcia (not verified) on Mon, 2008-04-28 03:16

The case limits the viewing angle of the screen, but not less than 90 degrees (at least for the 13inch macbook).

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MacBook Pro 15 inch
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 2008-04-29 23:29

I have been unable to find an Incase Hardshell for the MacBook Pro 15 inch. I have not found a website or stores that sell them. I would love to buy one, but I am feeling frustrated.

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any updates on when this
Submitted by oranges (not verified) on Thu, 2008-05-29 11:15

any updates on when this will be sold? almost the end of may and its not listed on the incase site

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Hardshell Case for Macbook Pro 15" IN STORES
Submitted by It looks super sweet! (not verified) on Sat, 2008-06-07 19:02

After calling and looking online all of yesterday and not finding the 15" Macbook Pro case ANYWHERE, my boyfriend and I decided to drop into the local Apple store just to check one more time. Lo and behold, there was ONE 15" Pro case in black (there were about 10 or 15 other cases for the 13" Macbook). I'm not sure why these cases are available (albeit in limited quantities) in the B&M Apple Store but not online from either Apple or Incase...but I'm not complaining (the case looks super sweet!). I would swing by local stores to see if you can grab one...but it's a highly YMMV-type situation.

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Got mine!
Submitted by Rae (not verified) on Tue, 2008-06-10 21:35

I got my MacBook Pro Incase Hardshell on Monday 6/10 at an Apple Store in the Chicago area. I had just checked at the same store the previous Friday and they didn't have it. And then all of the sudden, they did a few days later! I love this case. It's a little bit difficult to get off but I bought the frosted clear one and it's awesome!

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I love the case but I have a hard time to remove the case
Submitted by Jeff (not verified) on Sat, 2008-06-28 21:35

I love the case! but any advice on how to remove the case from the macbook pro? I had a hard time on it.

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I love this case but where
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 2008-06-22 21:07

I love this case but where can I find it in pink for the 13" MacBook???? I have looked everywhere!

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Submitted by beladona on Tue, 2009-06-09 10:32

I love this case but where can I find it in pink for the 13" MacBook???? I have looked everywhere!
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