Speck MacBook case
Speck case from back
Remember the original iBook when it was available in a variety of different colors? I kind of miss that, I mean personalization’s big, but Apple isn’t really into it now. Well, at least there are tons of aftermarket personalization options - such as skins and cases. Here’s a quick rundown on my Speck MacBook case.
HEAT
A big concern of mine was if putting my computer in a case would cause more heat to be held in. I’m sure most people wouldn’t even consider this - but I really push the machine, so it’s pretty important. I haven’t done an official temperature before/after type test but I can say I haven’t heard the fan come on any more than usual - so installing this case doesn’t seem to affect cooling.
WHERE TO GET IT
They have the Speck case at the Apple store and some BestBuys… however I found it brand new on Amazon for less than half the price. (19.99 instead of 49.99 at Apple) Plus ordering online allowed me to pick the color I wanted.
THE GOOD, BAD, AND UGLY
Well, if you like the way it looks then I’d say go for it. It snaps on perfectly (be sure though to get the case designed for your model. I doubt the new unibody MacBooks and mine are the exact same dimensions.) You may notice it bumps a little opening it all the way. This is probably the single biggest downside, that it won’t open all the way. But again, it’s probably fine for most people, and as picky as I am - I can deal with it. Otherwise the ports line up fine, everything plugs in ok, it fits in the bag still, not much thicker, and even the power light and Apple logo still shine through.
OVERALL
So I’d give this a 4/5. If you like customizating your gear, then this is probably one of the nicer ways to do it. It adds a splash of color and should protect the case fairly well. It’s attractive and functional. The only reason I don’t give it a 5 is it prevents the computer from opening all the way. Granted, my machine may be a little bent up from dropping it down the stairs 
Speck case - open
