I usually don't write reviews unless I am exceedingly exited about a product or the exact opposite. This review, however is different. I felt obligated to set the record straight since there seems to be a couple misunderstanding in the design. 1. The case IS water proof. When reading reviews, I saw many complaining of "gaps" in the corner, one deetadee even took pictures with coins sticking out of it! HA! While it superficially shows a gap big enough to fit quarters in, the edge actually seals under this gap. Another reviewer stated they dunked their case in water to test? Well so did I! I dunked the case in my kitchen sink. When I opened the case, the inside was completely dry, in fact, when the lever was released air THEN rushed out and pressure released like a soda can. Again, the insides are bone dry and no water has crypt in. I don't care if the corners are 2 inches apart, the case keeps water out. Is it made to go diving? Probably not but it will keep your device dry in a couple of meters or feet of liquids. 2. "Faulty" latch issue, ok? Another "issue" many speak about is that the latch itself is faulty. While it is true, these cases don't bare the traditional trunk style clamp latches that many have come to know in the Pelican brand, there is nothing "faulty" about the latch on this model. The one lever design actually renders the case very easy to open, which I am sure for the halfwitted, this can mean faulty but easy isn't "faulty". If you were to pry at this case, throw it in the air, flip it around, it's simply not going to pop open. In fact, if pressurized enough or of water comes in contact with the seal, mine will need to be pulled apart with force, even w/ the latch open. Furthermore, if you are concerned about your investment, the case is even designed to secure the latch wth a lock. So forget gravity, it'll even keep our thieves! The actually draw backs... While completely subjective, I think the main opportunity in this design is the overall size and weight. The case does its job but leaves my 13 inch MacBook as bulky as the biggest 15 inch whatever. Where it lacks in portability, however it makes up in price and durability. Seriously, they sell flimsy sleeves at this price point! Other than that, a lack of a true handle is also disappointing. While it comes with a shoulder strap, the size of this model begs for a traditional handle grip or at least an option for it. Lastly, the advertised photo shows a camper using their laptop right out of the case with the top flipped up and propped. You CAN'T really do this as the top does not prop up on its own. All in all, this case does what it claims. Where it truly lacks is in its overall design, meaning it does not bare the standard classic trimmings of what many consider pelican to be about. It's for this reason I believe other reviewers have spoken poorly about it, they see a new design and think "faulty". While I prefer the classic design/style over the new, there is no other product on the market currently that works this good. So basically, I put this case up again your clam shells and sleeves all day! Hope this helped? :)
