If you love carbon fiber, and you have a MacBook 13″ (as well as the new MacBook Pro 13″), a MacBook 15″ Pro, or the MacBook Air then you need to see this “Shadow” carbon fiber leather case.
The case is triple layer carbon wrapped and features a removable plexiglass window to display the Apple logo. The material is very similar to the Case-Mate carbon fiber leather case for the iPhone that we looked at a while back. It’s soft to the touch on the outside, and has a velvet-like plush interior to protect your laptop on the inside.
The case comes in two pieces and clips onto the bottom and top of the laptop, it takes about 5 seconds to install. The design is ultra low profile and lightweight so that it doesn’t add much bulk or weight to your laptop. It features cutouts that give you access to all of your ports and buttons.
MSRP is $89.99, and is available for the MacBook 13″/MacBook Pro 13″ and MacBook Pro 15″ directly from us. We did a little video review that you can see here:
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Very cool, is it scratch resistant?
The material is a lot like leather, I would say it’s about as scratch resistant. The material is soft.
Hi, do you sell this Case for the new Mac Book Pro 13″ with SD-Slot ? Thanks
Hasan – this case fits the new MacBook Pro, since the sides are open, it will account for the new openings. The only issue is that it does cover the security lock (only on the new MacBook Pro with SD slot).
I need one for my new 17″ macbook pro unibody…
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DONT BUY IT HERE! you can get the same one from macsales.com for 49.99! im looking on the web for the lowest price.
Thanks! $49.99 plus $5.75 shipping.
Do you need to worry about your macbook becoming too hot when this cover is on?
I don’t think you would, I believe the MacBook now vents through the keys, and not through the bottom of the case. We haven’t seen any problems, but it would be a question you can ask to the manufacturer. xgearlive.com
Just received mine. Looks great, but not sure it’s really carbon fiber. And I don’t see a bit of leather anywhere. Fits my MacBook Pro 13″ perfectly. No bottom rubber protective feet though, so the bottom will eventually get worn and dirty if not properly cleaned and cared for. Also, the opening for the Apple logo is oddly shaped and doesn’t line up with logo symmetrically. Oval not round either–odd.
All-in-all very cool looking, but maybe not exactly as advertised.
I just received mine for my 15″ mBPro and the look is great but I am concerned about a couple things. Like the post above the clear opening for the Apple logo does not line up properly. More importantly though, with the case on the laptop does not close properly. The magnetic latch doesn’t take hold and the lid just opens up. Anyone else have this problem? Is there a fix or is this a bad unit?
GBK,
As nicely designed as the case is, XGear screwed up the centering of the Apple logo opening. Makes no sense why they made it oval, not round (an apple is round, after all), and then didn’t get the placement right in relation to the logo on the MB cover. It’s about 3mm off.
My case fits perfectly but the MB top will flip open if tilted upside down. Other than that everything closes snugly. The is a small gap between top and bottom due to the thin lip on either side of the protective cover. Hard to get around that and not a problem for me.
Very nice looking cover for your MacBook pro worth Every penny. Why buy cheap one if you can get this for a little more just like choosing mac and pc, by little more you can get the best. So don’t wait fellas if you have MacBook buy this!!!!!
When will it arrive the model for 17″ macobooks?
At this time the manufacturer has no plans to do a 17″ version, but should that change we’ll be on it!
Does the cover allow for venting?
Venting is done through the keyboard, not through the bottom of the laptop.
people no such thing as carbon giber leather = leather woven like carbon fiber , the material you atre looking at is pure 100 % leather, so where does triple layer of carbon come from there is none that case is simply a leather covering. go check it with your own eyes
This isn’t leather woven like carbon fiber. I doubt it’s leather anything. Not at this price. Doubtful its carbon fiber either. Most likely synthetic leather that looks like carbon fiber. Double fake. I do question the ethics of this website portraying the product as something that it isn’t.
Regardless, it’s great looking and does the job.
Will it fit the older macbook pro 15in? aka mine is 2 years old
Nope.
Looks awesome, Grate idea.
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However, what’s the benefits of getting one? there is a lot of cases and I have been tempted. why should I get this
Thanks !
Protection and looks, why else would you want a case
I just searched about Carbon-Fiber, and I got to say
Can’t wait tell it comes !
it’s a MUST !
any how, I just ordered one from you guys
We got your order, thanks! Ships out in the morning!
can i order a Gloss black for macbook pro 13.3?
Is it carbon fibre? Is it leather? What is it? Carbon Fibre Leather is a nonexistant substance.
I would like to top Ben’s question if he doesn’t mind. Some of my friends asked when I got the Carbon Fiber cover, if it is breakable ?
Breakable? If you try to fold it, yes. If you jump on it, yes. If you drop it, no. It’s not fragile at all.
Can I get one for my first generation macbookpro 15.5′
They unfortunatlely don’t make one for the first gen.
I’m so jealous that this doesn’t fit my white Macbook…ugh!
So this won’t fit the white unibody macbooks?
No it will not Nick
So this will not fit any of the new Macbooks (late 2009 white)?
Gavin – No, only the aluminum (silver) unibody’s
Considering purchase of this cover, as it looks elegant and functional, but want to know whether the Apple logo opening issue has been resolved and whether rubberized feet have been added to the design since feedback in July 2009. Many thanks for an update.
As far as I know no updates have been made to the product.
I just bought this case and was wondering if the outer layer is supposed to be completely adhered to the shell. Mine is not. Thank you and I love the website.
No, it should have a “padded” like feel if that makes sense.
I think I got sent a knock off. I got it on Amazon from the lowest price and I think I got f@#$ed. What is your price for it?
We currently sell the cases for $89.99
The 15” has a padded feel as well as the 13”?
Yup
Is there a better case than this one for the Macbook Pro?
We have a real carbon fiber case coming in about a week that’s more like a briefcase made for a laptop…it all comes down to personal taste though.
Hi dudes,
Is there any hope to see this beautiful carbon shell fitting a MBP 2010 17″ in a close future ?
If not, gasp
Have you heard about a carbon shell of this size
Thx
hi! is there going to be a version for the white unibody macbooks later?
At this time no, the only option is the Ion case.
hi there i just wanted to know that if you have any branch in Dubai that i can bay carbon fiber case for macbook pro 17 inch
and black berry storm case carbon fiber
thanks
shakir
There are no cases made for either the 17″ or the Storm.
Hey there,
Just bought the MacBook Pro 13 (MC371LL/A).
Need your confirmation if your carbon fiber leather case would fit.
As my charging connector is different from the one in your photo, would i be able to charge and use the LAN Cable at the same time?
Do let me know
My carbon fiber case for my Mac Pro showed up andI heled my breath, IT was GREAT buy it…
Do you have this product for the new MacBook Air 11″ ?
Not yet, but it’s in the works.
Let me know when available
does it fit a macbook 13″ white ?
No it does not, this does though:
http://store.carbonfibergear.com/ion-carbonshell-and-leather-case-for-white-polycarbonate-13-macbook
Does this case allow for the magsafe power adapter to be used?
i have the MBpro 13 and i slapped on the zagg invisible on my pro 13. my question is, when you put this case on will the case still fits properly? i like the carbon fiber look and i am thinking of buying one but before i do this i would like to know if any one had came across with this situation.
As Jeremy stated, the invisible shield is so minimal I can’t see there being an issue.
CY, you do realize how thin the invisible shield is right?? Yes, it will still fit properly, 2ish mm of thickness will not hinder the fitting of the case. But, in the odd case that it does, you can take the invisible shield off.
Will the carbon fibre case fit the new 2011 macbook pro?
Do you mean the one literally announced over the last week?
Yes. Macbook pro 13″ early 2011
Yes it does, we just updated the description to show for that.
Does this fit the new Mcbook Air 13″ with the USb and the sd slot
No it does not.
Good case review and it worth my money on the case. I will get this on top of protections that currently I have. I believe my macbook pro is fully covered up from inner to outer now.
1. Carbon fiber case (outter and traveling)
2. iSkin keyboard protector http://iskin.com
3. Wrist guard and trackpad http://skinstyler.com
Woohooh, all done!
Please help i love this case i recently purchased one for a 13 inch now im hoping there in production for the 17 inch? pr do i have to get 1 made custom?
Unfortunately there are no plans for a 17″ version.
IS it fall proof? so can i drop it and it won’t break?