Macbook Pro Hard Cases

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Does anyone have a hard case for their Macbook Pro? I may be looking for one which I can use while the laptop is open and on, rather than just a carry-case / bag (I already have a great laptop bag).

I'm thinking in the medium term of gigging with my MBP, but if I do this it needs to be gig-proof when set up. I've looked at the Speck cases but seen very mixed reviews. If anyone has any recommendations I'd be most grateful.

Thanks :)

arty

EDIT - I think ideally I'd be using a sort of flight case / ally briefcase which has some kind of way to secure the laptop whilst it is open. Not managed to find one so far...
 
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Just buy a standard flight case, take your MBP to a foam cutters and they'll do the measurements.

2 days later you'll have the foam that fits to a tee :)
 
EVH said:
Just buy a standard flight case, take your MBP to a foam cutters and they'll do the measurements.

2 days later you'll have the foam that fits to a tee :)
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Good idea.

Don't get one of those hard cases though, they look terrible!
 
EVH said:
Just buy a standard flight case, take your MBP to a foam cutters and they'll do the measurements.

2 days later you'll have the foam that fits to a tee :)
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Trouble is I've not seen many flight cases that are designed to be robust whilst partially opened. Usually the hinges on them are 180 degree only ones.

Justin said:
Don't get one of those hard cases though, they look terrible!
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On reflection, I agree - I'm also not at all convinced that they offer much protection for the money. Quite like these though (thanks Chewy) :)

arty
 
They had a MEGA sweet one in MacWorld a few issues back.

I doubt I can find it for you but they claimed it was unbreakable!! Worth a Google?
 
EVH said:
They had a MEGA sweet one in MacWorld a few issues back.

I doubt I can find it for you but they claimed it was unbreakable!! Worth a Google?
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That would be the Peli 1495 laptop case?

It's unbreakable, dust proof, waterproof and chemical resistant. It costs about £180 though. It's used in the military too.

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Justin said:
That would be the Peli 1495 laptop case?

It's unbreakable, dust proof, waterproof and chemical resistant. It costs about £180 though. It's used in the military too.
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Probably a tad OTT, and one to fit my laptop probably wouldn't sit too happily on my keyboard stand shelf which is 25cm x 25cm :p

Still, they look like good products, if a little pricey.

arty
 
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