iPearl mCover Hard Shell Case for 13″ A1278 MacBook Pro
September 3rd, 2010 Posted in MacBook
- 2-piece lightweight (less than 10 oz or 285g) snap-on protective hard shell case for 13.3-inch Aluminum Unibody/Black keyboard A1278 MacBook Pro
- Custom designed to fit the new Aluminum MacBook Pro perfectly. All ports, battery test button and DVD drive are accessible.
- Ergonomically designed with Retractable feet at the rear bottom to let you type more comfortably.
- Engraved square window to show Apple logo clearly and make it more stylish.
Product Description
Made of USA-made high-quality translucent DOW polycarbonate material, which is shatter-proof and will protect your MacBook all around.
Completely redesigned to fit the new Aluminum Unibody/Black keyboard MacBook perfect… More >>
iPearl mCover Hard Shell Case for 13″ A1278 MacBook Pro
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:56 pm
I got this case because it was cheap. It’s a nice case. Snaps into place, just like it should. BUT, it was obviously designed for the old Macbook powercords. The new macbook pro that I got (May 2010) has a different style of power cord where instead of the cord coming straight out of the plug, it is perpendicular. The plastic case was obviously designed for the old laptop cord, because now, it is really sensitive when you use plug the cord in one of two ways. It’s kind of hard to describe. It’s a slight annoyance, but still an annoyance.
Rating: 2 / 5
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:31 pm
after seeing that this shell had “feet” (something that the speck cases that these are copies of, lack) i was sold. Sadly, i learned the hard way… you get what you pay for.
a few of the downfalls of this case:
- one of the feet on the bottom has already broken after only a week of use.
- the top of the shell has lines where the plastic was molded together, making it look extremely cheap.
- the thickness added to the laptop is just too much. (but thats personal opinion)
- the front edge is sharp… my wrists are raw from resting on the laptop while typing.
- it “clamps” onto the lid and bottom of the laptop… these little plastic holders have started to scratch my beautiful macbook pro.
- the magsafe connecter hole had little shreds of plastic that i had to cut off with an exacto knife just to get the connector to fit.
all in all, its not worth it. the ONLY thing this cover has going for it is the price. if you care at all about your mbp, get a real case. leave this cheap import stuff alone.
Rating: 1 / 5
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I bought this case rather than the Speck, which looks much nicer and appears to be better made, because it’s noticeably lighter weight. The MacBook is already heavier than the PC it replaced, and this is a factor for me when lifting a full travel case into the overhead bin. So this mCover case is an acceptable alternative. It’s a little tacky but protects the exterior adequately and was less expensive. As others mentioned, the shell has to be cut away (with a razor blade or exacto knife) in order for the power cord to seat firmly. I like the feet on the bottom that raise the angle of the keyboard, but be very gentle with them, as they can stick, and I can see that they could break pretty easily if forced.
Rating: 3 / 5
September 4th, 2010 at 1:16 am
This cover is great except that with the new ac adapter, it only fits one way. (toward the computer rather than away from it, therefore partially blocking the ethernet port. Other than that, it is a very nice case. It’s great that the top cover is all one piece without a cut-out for the apple logo. I feel that it is durable and will protect my computer from scratches. A keyboard cover is included.
Rating: 4 / 5
September 4th, 2010 at 3:01 am
The case is very sturdy and made of a thick plastic, perfect for protecting my macbook from scratches. It took about 20 second to snap onto the macbook, and fits like a glove. the case has openings for all of the usb and plug ports, and the dvd slot. Also, the bottom of the case is vented so it helps prevent too much heat build up. I dont think many cases have this feature. this is a must have for any macbook user, esp if you are constantly moving your laptop around to different places.
Rating: 5 / 5