I have pretty much every color of this case, or have had them in the past. They do a really good job of protecting your computer, without adding too much bulk, and I like the pop of color. When you want to go minimalist or non-obtrusive, you can do frosted or clear, but I think the most professional of them all is the clean matte black.The cases start to crack on the edges or breakdown after 9-12 months of use, depending. Even if you're super careful, they'll still start to develop tiny cracks oSee full review