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(More customer reviews)I think this is more of an appearance customization product than an actual protection product. Other than preventing the surface from getting scratched, this doesn't actually protect it from bumps or falls or anything like that. Having said that, I think it does a good job in the appearance department. For those who want to be a little different, you can make your MacBook Pro look not like just another MacBook Pro (unless this case becomes so popular to the point of everybody having it). This is also great if you are one of those people who like to stick stickers on the laptop since you can just buy a new case if it all gets too messy.
Some people said the fit is not that great but I found the actual size pretty accurate. The small plastic parts that keep the case latched to the laptop do look scary small and feels like they could break any time but they didn't so far for the couple of months I had it and I didn't take it on and off that many times. Since the Unibody has no mechanical lock to open and close the top like the old body rather you have to forcefully pull the flap out, those who do it by pulling the edge might find the case sometimes can come off. But if you put your finger tips or nails deeper into the slot and actually pull the edge of the screen and not the cover this is not a problem.
I don't know about the other colors, but the black version even though it says "see through" it doesn't at all show anything through. It's just completely matte black (which I like). But anything that lights up like the Apple logo or battery indicator lights just shows through it which is a really cool effect. (in my case I customized it to show my company logo).
My biggest complaints are price and weight. At the time I got it the price was still a little too steep for just a piece of plastic that sticks to the outside of a laptop in my opinion. I also noticed a significant increase in the weight in the Laptop after installing this. This could be because the Macbook Pro is pretty light to begin with but some people might find the coolness factor not worth the extra pounds you have to lag around. In fact the hinge of the screen felt like it was struggling to keep the top in place because the lid is now heavier. I also don't like the big speck logo embossed on the corner but at least it's not that prominent.
Overall I'm happey with it but you should know what to expect before buying it.
Checkout the customer pictures I uploaded of the case I have.
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