Moving to Macbooks
Ever since Lauren and I made the decision to buy MacBooks and switch to Apple as our primary computing partner – protecting them has been a serious and valid concern of ours, especially considering their eye watering prices.
Initially I headed the way of many and got a Speck cover for my MacBook Pro. I was happy for all of three months at which point I noticed the edges cracking. A quick letter to Speck explaining my displease was just as quickly answered and it was clear that they would not fulfil their warranty. The disappointment soon wore off and I knew that needed to look at other options to protect my Mac.
Glitty: Wooden covers for MacBooks
It wasn’t long until I came across a product that was completely unique (at least to me) – a 100 % wooden veneer cover for Mac’s. It was my first sight of a Glitty product. The first thing that caught my eye was the look. It’s absolutely stunning. I’m no trend-setter and spend most of my life in flip flops (much to my wife’s dismay) but even I knew immediately that I wanted this on my Mac.
I did some research and came across Glitty’s Instagram account and their website which blew me away. I was instantly sold. On a fashion accessory. ME. I couldn’t believe it.
I decided that while protecting my Mac was still priority – so was getting a Glitty cover for my MacBook – and that’s what I did. A few weeks later my Cherry Wood Glitty cover arrived in the mail and the rest is history. How do I protect my MacBook though?
Well although the Glitty cover is more of an accessory than a protective case it does provide a little bit of protection when it’s not inside it’s neoprene case, which is now my main method of protection.
What I love
The look and the feel of the Cherry Wood cover. I also enjoy the fact that many people stop and ask me about it. And they all feel it (which can get a little weird.) “What is that? Where did you get it?”
What I Found Surprising
- It’s a lot thinner than I realised. When the package came in the post I told the delivery man to wait so that I could check that anything was actually inside the envelope. But thin = light, so thats great.
- It didnt snap on. It glues on (it’s coated with a self adhesive) well, more sticks on than glues on. Before you ask – yes, you can take it off.
- They are made in the United States.
Price
For my 15″ MacBook the Cherry Wood costs US$89 and for a 13″ it costs US$79
I’m not sure whether the other woods have different prices – go check out their website for more details.
Thank you to Glitty for making this product review possible. As usual, all opinions expressed are our own.
Image credits: Vaughan McShane
These products don’t actually stick and the company refuses to respond to anything that isn’t a sales call. Disapointed to say the least.
Hi Jonathan, as you can see, that’s not my experience at all. Mine is still going strong. Here is the email address I use to communicate with the company, hopefully they can help you ( hi@glitty.co ) Cheers.
I have exactly the same experience with them- the edges of the cover have come off after two weeks and they are not responding to any contact. Really disappointed – would not recommend this product to anyone!!!!!
Same for me. In the winter, it was great. Now in the spring the edges are starting to come up. I’ve emailed them at the hi@glitty.co email. We’ll see how their customer service is…
Hi!! I was just wondering if this comes with a cover for the bottom as well? Like most speck cases? Thanks 🙂
As far as I know, they don’t! which is a huge pity because then it would be so much more protective! But it’s not really for protection, it’s more for style 🙂
Well, I don’t know. I guess a MacBook should just look as one 🙂 That said, there’s no accounting for taste, right?
None at all 😉 Thanks for the comment Vitaliy 🙂
The cover looks really luxurious. Being thin and light is great, but how does it attach to the laptop and how firmly does it hold?
You stick it on and it holds really well actually. Apparently you can take it off too but I havent needed to yet.
I made an order for laptop cover on 1st of March that supposed to be shipped via USPS on 2nd of March 2017. Today is almost a month and I not only still haven’t received my package but also learned from local post office that the products has never arrived to my address.
As far as I am concerned the shipment should take from 5 to 11 days not almost a month. I find this situation NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!
Moreover I GOT ABSOLUTELY NO HELP AND SOLUTION FROM THE COMPANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
don’t touch these guys with a long stick!
SCAM!
Ordered 2 months ago, nothing received and no response from anyone at Glitty despite numerous emails and contact through their website.
Save you money and your headache chasing them.