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    MacBook Pro case

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by dagamer34, May 2, 2007.

  1. dagamer34

    dagamer34 Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I just got my C2D MacBook Pro about a week ago and ordered a Speck case off of Amazon.com for $20. Unfortunately I find out that the Speck case seems to only be for Core Duo MacBook Pros and not the version I have. So does anyone know of a good C2D MacBook Pro case that I can buy? Also, anyone interested in my Speck case? I want to get it off my hands so I can get something else. I really like this case, but they don't seem to make a Core 2 Duo version! Argh.

    Thanks.
     
    dagamer34, May 2, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Um, just because there is a different processor doesn't necessarily mean that it will not work. I think the shells and locations of the ports are all the same...
     
    Greg, May 2, 2007
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  3. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    They're not actually; Speck had to actually update the SeeThru case for the Core 2 Duo MBP (I think the biggest specific change was the firewire 800 port, which the original CD MBP did not have). I think they also made some changes to accommodate some of the changes in the vents, but I don't remember.

    dagamer, contact speck (or return the case to Amazon). Speck has an updated version of the case which they say works with both (so I figure they came up with a universal design).

    -Zadillo
     
    zadillo, May 2, 2007
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  4. thi

    thi Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the speck case for my c2d mbp. I assume you bought the cd case. The only difference between the two is the extra firewire 800 port. So instead of making another mold they just trim-off all the individual port openings on the right side. You can save yourself the money and trouble by using a sharp knife or razer. That's the only difference between the two. $20 is a deal btw, I paid twice as much for mine in Feb.
     
    thi, May 2, 2007
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  5. dagamer34

    dagamer34 Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Could you possibly take a picture of what your Speck case looks like? I want to see where they made the cuts.
     
    dagamer34, May 3, 2007
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    It won't exactly be that easy. The FW800 port is in the middle, so the placement of the second USB port and the FW400 are also moved. Here is a picture of a CoreDuo with the Speck case:
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    And a Core2Duo with a Techshell case:
    [​IMG]

    Sorry for the size, but as you can see, the FW400 and USB port were moved down the line as well as the lock.
     
    cashmonee, May 3, 2007
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  7. CanadianDude

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    where can i get a techshell case in canada? that blue looks awesome.
     
    CanadianDude, May 3, 2007
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    cashmonee, May 3, 2007
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