Cases for New Macbook Pro 16 inch M1 pro 2021

I second your agreement. I traded in my 2018 MBP on a 21 MBP M1Pro a little over two weeks ago and I've been missing a hardshell case badly. That was the first thing I did when I bought the 2018. Also had a screen protector and film on the top case around the touchpad. When I traded in the 2018, the store employees were impressed on how perfect it still looked. Indistinguishable from brand new once they removed all of the protection I put on it. Incase emailed about new products for the new M1 Max/Pro MBP but they're nothing more than sleeves and backpacks.

I quite agree! If Apple have in the past produced the cases then why would they do so if they were detrimental to the product? I have just shelled out eye watering money for my shiny new Pro 14 inch and although I do have a good padded sleeve, I work a lot in cafe hotspots etc and when travelling on public transport so the exposure to bumps and scrapes is a worry. I would have thought that they would have released a hard case fairly soon after releasing the new Pros, especially with Christmas round the corner......

What product was this? I am also looking to protect the areas surrounding the keyboard. I have bought a keyboard protector. Still need to but a screen protector and hardshell and case. Can you recommend any one these pls?

I can't comment about why Apple sells anything. The same thing can be said about Mac App Store's carrying Advanced Mac Cleaner and other so-called optimizers that behave more like malware. Unless you purchase an item, you can't review it.

So you can't obviously comment on whatever you wouldn't buy in the first place.

Heat is something you may not notice is a problem until it is too late.

I agree though, if I was a store marketing manager, I'd want to ensure all third party items pass a certain quality check before being approved for sale.

But that's just me.

We aren't according to the board allowed to question Apple's decisions. You are welcome to offer feedback here:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/

as long as you accept their unsolicited feedback policy.

Thanks for the update. I got this one at Best Buy and I’m happy with it. Does anyone have a recommendation for a screen cover and/or pro or con of using one?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/techprotectus-colorlife-new-macbook-pro-16-case-2021-release-with-touch-id-model-a2485/6491217.p?skuId=6491217

The finish on the new MacBook is lovely to look at, but I have a problem with getting a solid grip on the thing when I need to pick it up or move it. The hard plastic case like the one on my old MacBook would work nicely.

The designers obviously did not consider people with arthritic fingers. An ADA issue???

Would just using the top of the case and not the bottom part impede airflow?

Though not a protective hardcase I know.....

Thanks, I will do the same

My thoughts too but here we are second week of January in 2022 and still no cases ..