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Review on Fintie MacBook A2238 (2016-2020) Release by William Hunter

Revainrating 5 out of 5

UPDATE: Clash of Clips on Pretty Case but no instructions and no big UPC sticker!

UPDATE: After cleaning the highly adhesive UPC label on the top front edge of this case, it didn't come off completely and neither did a microfiber cleaning cloth, dish soap, or olive oil seem to have removed everything or a dull stain in one made of transparent housing. The stain that remained wasn't a big deal - although it's totally unacceptable that I had to remove the label from a brand new case that was obviously sealed with permanent adhesive. So I went ahead and installed the case after spending more time browsing other product pages hoping to find hard case installation instructions. I did that, but for a new item I didn't need to perform this task - these instructions should have been provided by the seller. I think the case looked fine although I could see the sticker stain after installing it. So I boiled down at that moment, BUT. Another problem arose: the opposing case clips! MacBooks can be opened to an angle of around 110-120 degrees, which is more than a right 90-degree angle. Everyone needs a different viewing angle, so they're adjustable. Well, with this case installed, nothing else is accessible beyond 90 degrees. Why? The 2 clips on the bottom back of the case will push off the bottom of the MacBook when you open it 90 degrees with the adjacent clips on the top back of the case! It comes with a loud bang when you open your MacBook. The case didn't physically break, but it scared me as I wondered how much pressure this ill-fitting case was putting on the hinges of my MacBook, a very expensive new machine. Right now I'm disgusted with this purchase. I removed the bottom of the case after marking the large areas of the bottom rear clips that were interfering with the top rear clips and saw if I could sand them down so there was enough clearance for the MacBook to open and close normally , rather than bearing the brunt of the pressure from the colliding edges of the fuselage. At this point it may or may not stay connected to the MacBook, so we'll see. I have not informed Revain/Seller yet but will and will update here once there is a resolution. I will not return and face more replacement issues not worth my time to deal with more issues and shipping and delivery. Shame as this is a good case, just poor quality control on things that matter a lot. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Why they shipped this clear case with a large UPC sticker affixed INSIDE the top cap on the front edge, I can't understand. Now I soak the top case in water to see if I can get it off without scratching it too much. I'm SURE even a wet sticker will leave scratches as I remove a lot of it and once it's stuck like that it's not a tricky job. As this is a clear, shiny plastic, typical label/decal remover chemicals such as Goo Gone, tea tree oil, WD40, alcohol or lighter fluid should not be used as there is some risk of these chemicals melting the fragile case plastic. . . Another issue: there are also NO instructions on how to attach the lid exactly - is there a step-by-step method to more accurately press the top or bottom in specific places first? Who knows? There wasn't a single installation note in the package - I'm on my own. Yes, someone involved with product quality/presentation doesn't think about it. with 2 main problems right out of the box. I hope I can still use it, if not it will be returned. I will update when I remove the sticker.

Pros
  • Acceptable
Cons
  • Minor