Where can I buy a certain Macbook A1278 case?

I recently picked up a mid-2010 Macbook Pro, 13.3 inches. It's an A1278 model, and I'm wanting to buy a good case for it.


I've seen on multiple occasions people with matte black cases which will cause the apple to change color, and I'd prefer something like that.


However, if it is unknown where I can get a case like this, is there anywhere where I can just view a good selection of cases for my computer?, rather than just browsing Amazon (Which is less useful in this matter than you'd think)

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), Laptop case

Posted on Aug 13, 2014 9:27 PM

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Aug 14, 2014 12:22 AM in response to KodakKid3

Changes in build model years, keep the third party manufacturers of accessories and

cases, looking to the new product market; so ones made a few years ago no longer are.


Some companies may have new-old-stock, or clean condition pre-owned; given there

has been changes to the shape of the MacBook/Pro case and port locations, the new

cases won't fit and are scarce. Demand is toward fulfilling the newer model's design.


Some of the actual resellers, not auction or one-of offers by individuals, may be able to

locate cases & accessories for models no longer in production. But, the trail gets cold.


edit: in the past some of the google located items had come close to the goal, though

the stock varies and there isn't a stockpile of them available now; it is hit or miss:

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=mid+2010+macbook+pro+13+inch+protective+cas e&tbm=shop


I've attempted to help others looking to locate correct fitting cases for older MacBook

models, and other than the rare Amazon seller or some other long-time reseller who

happens across some new-old-stock from some other supplier warehouse, there isn't

much of anything out there. And I'd be wary of buying from some china-direct sites

online because you cannot be certain of the site security or what happens to your info.


Scarce inventory, or virtually no inventory, is a big part of locating out-of-production items.


Sorry to not be of much help; perhaps another may reply with more information on this.

Good luck & happy computing! 🙂

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