Getting a MacBook Pro for Christmas, either as a present for yourself or a loved one? Well, you might want to consider some of our favourite MacBook Pro accessories that we have on GearZap, we’ve listed a few below to help you out!

The Thule Gauntlet MacBook Pro 13 hard case is as tough as it gets when it comes to MacBook Pro protection, giving rigid but stylish protection to your MacBook Pro. Made by top Swedish brand Thule, the case has a ferocious looking exterior but a contrasting, gentle interior to provide the best protection possible. What’s more, the Thule Gauntlet is also available as a MacBook Pro 15 case.

The Cool Bananas Envelope Case is one of the most stylish products you can get when looking for a MacBook Pro case. Specifically made as a MacBook Pro 13 case,  the envelope provides excellent protection for your MacBook Pro whilst looking unique and professional.

This MacBook Pro screen protector from Moshi will ensure that the screen of your MacBook Pro remains free from scratches, as well as fingerprints, dirt and dust. Its unique anti-glare properties reduce the amount of light that reflects on your screen, preventing glare and therefore allows you to work much more comfortably when in direct light.

This ColcaSac MacBook Pro 13 Sleeve is the best you can get in terms of unique style for your MacBook Pro. Made from natural materials, it doesn’t get much better than the ColcaSac. This unique brown design, known as ‘hanakapiai’, complements your MacBook Pro’s aluminium exterior and its fluffy, quilted interior provides all of the protection that your MacBook Pro will need.

Moshi are one of the coolest brands around. Fact. With their stylish lines, obsessive attention to detail and plush white and silver colours, they are one of the first brands that spring to mind when Apple owners are looking to accessorize their devices. Here at GearZap we’ve just had some brand new Moshi items turn up, and we are really excited about them. Here’s a quick showcase of some of our favourites.

The stunning silver Moshi Memory Card Reader, is a great addition to your iMac or your MacBook, extending the number of different inputs you can have on your device. This MacBook Memory Card Reader, with USB hub 2.0 gives ultra-quick transfer of your media, and can take a huge range of different formats. This can even work as a useful PS3 USB Hub too if you really need it to.

The Moshi iVisor for MacBook Pro 13, is a fantastic MacBook Pro Screen Protector, keeping your MacBook screen in perfect condition. We all know how easy it is to scratch or mark a screen, so this is a great solution for those who want some added protection. The Moshi iPad 2 iVisor is also available too, for those who are looking for iPad 2 accessories.

Another great item from Moshi is a MacBook Keyboard Protector. This might not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of accessories for the Macbook pro, but these have been extremely popular. It’s easy to get dirt and grime in your keyboard, and scratch it to, so Moshi offer a great solution that looks brilliant, their MacBook ShieldPad.

If you love Moshi as much as us, why not check out the rest of their accessories? They have a great range of MacBook Cables, including MacBook to TV Cables too, which are extremely useful!

The world of gadget sleeves is about to be revolutionised thanks to ColcaSac and their 100% natural, hemp cases. Their eco-friendly views are obvious when looking at the materials involved, but when you look at the design you will realise that quality has not been sacrificed, but gained.

The heavy duty hemp material that the cases/sleeves are made from is the toughest natural fibre in the world, and is grown rapidly and plentifully in rural China; making it a reliable, reusable source.

At GearZap, we are initially going to be stocking two designs; Zagora (a dark grey/black colour, pictured below) and Hanakapiai (the brown design pictured above) as a MacBook Air 11 sleeve, a MacBook Air 13 sleeve and as a MacBook Pro 13 sleeve, which also fits the standard MacBook 13″.

Whether you are looking for a MacBook case or a MacBook sleeve, you must consider a ColcaSac as they are one of the most stylish sleeves around and possess excellent protective capabilities thanks to its thick, strong material and secure velcro flap.

However, it doesn’t stop there. We also have the Zagora and the Hanakapiai available as a Kindle cover or a Kindle sleeve, meaning that you can keep your Kindle 3 completely protected from scratches and damage and enhance the look of it whilst you are carrying it around.

Order one online before 6pm and we will dispatch it today!

With the launch of every new product, no matter how big or small, there will always be things that don’t quite suit everyone. The new MacBook Air is no different, with many different things that seem to be getting on peoples nerves or not being to their taste. At GearZap, we are determined to improve the experience that everyone has with their device, which is why we have a range of products that can improve your new MacBook Air.

Firstly, we have been hearing that the picture quality on the new Air’s are not all that great, and even heard in some instances a ‘gradient’ effect is being displayed on peoples screens. We searched high and low to find a solution to this, and managed to find this SGP MacBook screen protector:

Available as a MacBook Air 11 screen protector and as a MacBook Air 13 screen protector, this ‘crystal clear’ protector is not only 100% transparent and therefore doesn’t hinder your screen brightness, it is also designed to improve the images on screen. That’s right – improve. It uses a unique glass-like coating which protects your screen from scratches and damage and increases image sharpness and improves contrast.

We have also heard that the new MacBook Air has a few problems with overheating. To overcome this problem, we have a ThermaPak HeatShift pad:

The HeatShift pad is specifically designed as a 13″ cooling pad, but there’s nothing stopping use for an 11″ either. The pad is cleverly designed to disperse hot air through its channels of airflow and also through its unique cooling crystals that change from a solid to a gel like state, and extract heat during all stages – even after several hours of usage.

One problem that we have been hearing about is specifically for the MacBook Air 11, but this product can also be used with the 13″ so may be beneficial to all users and owners of the new Air, the Moshi MacBook card reader:

The new MacBook Air 11 doesn’t come with an SD card slot, meaning that the many people with an SD card are unable to easily transfer their files onto their MacBook. This card reader takes away that problem, as it plugs into the USB port of the MacBook Air – but don’t think that it wastes one of your USB ports, it comes with a dual-USB port on it, meaning you actually gain one rather than losing one! It is actually compatible with all memory card types, and its brushed aluminium finish matches that of the MacBook Air, and the two compliment each other perfectly.

According to users that have compared using the MacBook Air 11 to the MacBook Air 13, the MacBook Air 11 is not as comfortable to use as the MacBook Air 13, due its palm rest. We have a solution to that also! With the Power Support protection pack:

The primary purpose of this MacBook Air protection pack is, as suggested in the name, to protect your MacBook Air. It comes with a palm and trackpad protector, keeping the bottom area of your new Air protected from scratches, damage and fingerprints. However, the palm protector is actually made from a cushioned material with increases comfort during use – making use of the MacBook Air 11″ 2011 much more comfortable to use.

Find these and a whole load of other MacBook accessories at our website, GearZap.com.

We have decided to run through some of our favourite MacBook Air accessories to celebrate the launch of the new MacBook Air. As far as we are concerned, these products are ‘must-haves’ when it comes to protecting and improving the stylish image of your new MacBook Air – or even for your older MacBook Air.

Firstly we are going to look at the Power Support anti-glare screen protector:

Power Support make a wide range of protective products for almost all devices that are available at the moment, and have really revolutionised the world of screen protectors with high quality, long lasting protectors that even have some interesting unique features.

This screen protector is anti-glare, and uses clever design to absorb and diffuse light – meaning that you won’t be looking into glare when you are using your MacBook Air in sunlight or under a light. However, the image quality and brightness are not affected. This is available if you are looking for a MacBook Air 11 screen protector or a MacBook Air 13 screen protector, and is the perfect addition to your MacBook Air in order to keep your screen free from scratches, damage and unnecessary amounts of light reflection.

Secondly, we are going to look at the Aviiq Portable Laptop Stand:

The Aviiq Portable Quick Stand is brand new and the word about it is spreading faster and faster – it has a highly unique feature – it is the world’s thinnest laptop stand. Not only is it ridiculously thin, but it also looks incredibly stylish. However, just because it is thin and stylish – don’t think that it isn’t tough. It is made from unique HyLite material that won’t bend or get damaged, and it will easily support the weight of your laptop – even though it weighs just 5.5oz (0.16kg) and is less than a quarter of an inch thick when folded together, making transportation extremely easy as you can just pop it inside your bag or pocket.

The ergonomic design of the stand makes typing much more comfortable both on the wrists and on the eyes, as it adjusts your laptop to a better angle for vision, helping to prevent wrist and eye strain. As your laptop or MacBook is also lifted up off of the stand, it also improves ventilation and prevents your device from overheating. This really is the perfect laptop or MacBook stand.

The next thing to look at is the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable:

This Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable name might not mean anything to you, but it really is one of the must-have MacBook accessories to have. Why is it? Because it is a MacBook to TV cable. This particular cable connects your video and audio from your MacBook Air straight to your HDTV. If you don’t have a HDTV, have a read of our MacBook to TV cable guide to see which cable(s) you need.

This cable allows you to show off all of your images, video footage, play games on your HDTV from your MacBook and all of the audio is also supported.

Next we come onto a MacBook bag, the STM Scout Shoulderbag:

The STM Scout Extra Small MacBook Air 11 bag is perfect for transporting your MacBook Air 11″. If you want a MacBook Air 13 bag, it is unfortunately unavailable in black at the moment, but we do have it in other colours and a whole range of other MacBook bags.

This bag keeps your MacBook Air separated from other items in your bag, keeping it fully protected from scratches and damages. There is also easily enough room for your charger, your phone, a tablet, documents, books, magazines and any other everyday essentials – without adding extreme bulk and remaining easy to carry at all times.

Finally, we need to look at a MacBook Air case. We are going to look at a very popular case of ours at the moment, the Gumdrop Surf Convertible:

This form-fitting case from Gumdrop has cut-outs for all of your ports and features, meaning that your MacBook Air can remain inside of its case at all times, even during use and charging. The stylish exterior is great on the eye and to the touch, and is only a couple of millimetres thick – meaning that weight and bulk are hardly contributed to, keeping your MacBook Air as slimline as it was designed to be.

At GearZap.com, we have been stocking hard cases for all MacBook models for a while now. However, we realised that they were not being presented to site users as well as they could have been – which is why we now have a brand new MacBook hard case category, which is packed with different colours and styles of MacBook hard cases.

If you are looking for a hard MacBook Air case, we have different categories for each size; which means you can always find your desired MacBook Air 11 hard case and MacBook Air 13 hard case. With the launch of the new MacBook Air (mid 2011) just a few days ago, these are in great demand and will keep your MacBook Air protected from the scratches and damages that can occur during day to day use.

Although production on the MacBook 13″ has now been halted, we still have a range of MacBook 13″ hard cases allowing you to find a great MacBook 13″ hard case. All of our form fitting MacBook cases have cut-outs for all ports and features, meaning you can use every single aspect of your MacBook without ever needing to remove it from its case.

MacBook hard case - ports still accessible

Finally, we have the hard styled MacBook Pro cases. If you are looking for a hard MacBook Pro case then GearZap is definitely the place for you! We have a wide range of varying styles and colours for the following:

• MacBook Pro 13″ hard case
• MacBook Pro 15″ hard case
• MacBook Pro 17″ hard case

With the brand new MacBook Air (mid 2011) release, it’s not only the Apple device that got us all excited. We have been selling MacBook cases for a long time now, but with every new model comes new cases with new styles and all-improved areas of protection – and we were the first to track some down. We have decided to round up 5 of our favourites, new and old, to help you to decide on your perfect MacBook Air case.

Gumdrop Surf Convertible:

This stylish MacBook Air 11 case and MacBook Air 13 case gives high-quality, form fitting protection against scratches and damage for your MacBook Air. Not only does it walk the walk, but it also talks the talk with its soft, micro-fibre exterior and vibrant blue colour. Available for £39.95 for both sizes, this is at the upper end of the market, which proves the true quality of the design and manufacturing of this case.

Booq Viper Hard case:

For those that prefer a case in its rawest form, this may be the option that suits you best. The Booq Viper MacBook Air case is made from ballistic nylon, one of the toughest materials around in cases at the moment, meaning that your MacBook Air is protected from all damage that could possibly be picked up during usual daily mishaps. The material is also waterproof, giving you excellent all-weather protection. The tough exterior is contrasted with soft internal lining that keeps your MacBook Air in place and keeps it looking newer for longer. The £34.95 price tag represents the true quality that this case has to offer. It is also available for both the Air 11 and Air 13.

Incipio Feather Case:

At less than 1mm thin, the Incipio feather MacBook Air cases are the ultimate in slimline protection. Infact, if the case was transparent, we’re confident that you wouldn’t even notice it. This case just so happens to be in purple, an extremely popular colour of case at the moment (although it is available in more colours for both sizes of the Air). Just because it is so thin and inconspicuous, don’t think that it doesn’t offer some of the very best protection around, because it does. Helping to prevent all scratches and damage that could be picked up, this £39.95 form fitting allows you to use all of the features on your MacBook Air whilst remaining inside the case at all times. Its soft touch matte finish is an even further added bonus.

SGP Mahogany Wood:

Some people may prefer a MacBook Air skin, rather than a case, and this SGP Mahogany Wood skin is one of the best. Giving excellent scratch resistance is one of the main benefits of this skin, and it also improves the amount of grip that you have whilst holding your MacBook Air. A cleaning cloth is actually included in with the set, and it is easy to apply and can be removed and reused whenever you wish. One of the best things about a skin is that it adds literally no bulk or weight to your MacBook Air whatsoever, harmonising and complimenting with the sleek body design of the MacBook Air. Other than that, the mahogany effect design is pretty darn cool. Unfortunately this skin is currently only available for the MacBook Air 13, but its £21.95 price tag is almost too good to be true.

Be.ez LArobe MacBook Air sleeve:

Finally, to round off our list of hottest cases for the new MacBook Air, we thought that we should definitely include a MacBook Air sleeve. This sleeve is available in different colours as a MacBook Air 11 sleeve and as a MacBook Air 13 sleeve, the example that we’ve shown in this list is the exciting ‘Black and Wasabi’ colour combination. This polyurethane, neoprene-esque sleeve has unique shock absorbing qualities, meaning that your MacBook Air remains safe even in the unlikely event of a drop from your hand to the floor. The soft, slow depression material moulds to the shape of your device giving increased protection over time. At just £22.95, this may be an option that a lot of you consider to protect your brand new 2011 MacBook Air.

There aren’t many things more exciting than a MacBook, but one thing that definitely is more exciting is seeing and hearing your MacBook on a much bigger screen. There are a large variety of ways that you can achieve this, and it’s all a little confusing. Here at GearZap, we decided to help you out by creating this fool-proof guide to MacBook cables so that you can look at the bigger picture (no pun intended!) with your MacBook.

There are so many different variations and combinations of ports and cables that can be needed, so please make sure you have checked the ports on your MacBook and on your TV or projector – it is vital that you know which ports you are looking for to ensure that you get the right cable(s) for the job.

The first thing to ask yourself is: “Which port do I have on my display unit?”

Which port is on my TV, monitor or projector?

Your ‘display unit’ can be a TV, monitor, projector or more – whatever you want to actually display the end result on. Example: If you wanted to view your MacBook on your iMac screen, then your iMac would be your display unit.

Please check which port you have on your display unit, as you can never be certain, but here is a short description of each port and whether you are likely to have it or not:

VGA:

If your display unit is quite old or (with respect) cheap, you may have a VGA port. It is, however, important to note that VGA cannot carry audio which in turn means that you will need more than one cable in order to display video and sound from your display unit. The VGA port is now uncommon, but is still around – mostly on the back of your desktop computer monitors.

DVI:

The DVI port was next to arrive after the VGA port, it is on display units that are a little newer but do not are not HD compatible, on some display units you will find both ports. If you do find both ports – DVI is the better port (faster speeds) as it is newer technology. However, DVI cannot carry audio just like the VGA port, which means that again, you would need two separate cables in order to play your sound as well as your picture through your display (that is, if it is capable of producing sound).

HDMI:

The HDMI port is most common in newer display units, particularly (as the name suggests) in HDTV’s. The HDMI port is capable of carrying audio and video meaning that, dependant on your MacBook model, you should only need one cable to display your picture and sound from your display unit.

Thunderbolt:

The Thunderbolt port is present on all of the newest iMacs and is also present on a lot of brand new televisions, there is currently a ‘war’ going on between big names Apple and Sony (with Sony sticking to naming it ‘Light Peak’) so you may find that your port is called Light Peak, but they are exactly the same thing, but who will win the naming war? Thunderbolt can carry audio and video, but it isn’t designed to replace HDMI – but rather, work alongside it.

Why would you use HDMI and Thunderbolt? HDMI is designed to carry audio and video, just like the Thunderbolt. However, Thunderbolt uses the latest technology and therefore is capable of producing the fastest transfer speeds around and has the least loss of compression. If you want the highest quality of video and audio, then both ports may be of use to you.

The next thing to ask is: “Which MacBook port do I have?”

It is important to know which MacBook model you have so that you are fully aware of the other end of the cable that will join to your television port. These dates aren’t 100% accurate for all models and sizes of the MacBook so it is important to still check your MacBook to see which port you have, but these are the ports that you are likely to have:

MacBook (Early 2011-Present) Thunderbolt port:

If you own any of the current MacBook models (early 2011 up until now) you should find the Thunderbolt port (easily identifiable thanks to its ‘lightning’ logo). The Thunderbolt is capable of producing the fastest transfer speeds around and can be used in different ways, the main ways being:

• directly to a display unit – some new display units are being created with a Thunderbolt port on them. This means to transfer the highest quality images, video and audio to your screen, all you need is a Thunderbolt cable.
• using a MiniDisplay Port adapter – the MiniDisplay Port adapters are compatible in the Thunderbolt port and you can therefore use a MiniDisplay Port cable or adapter to transfer your video and/or audio to your television.

Now is the time to remind yourself of which port your display unit has so you can decide on which cable you would need to view your video and audio on your display unit from your MacBook 2011 – Present:

• HDMI Port – You will need a MiniDisplay Port to HDMI cable. If you already own a HDMI cable you will only need a MiniDisplay Port to HDMI adapter.
• DVI Port – You will need a MiniDisplay Port to DVI cable. If you already own a DVI cable then you will only need our MiniDisplay Port to DVI adapter.
• VGA Port – You will need a MiniDisplay Port to VGA cable. If you already own a VGA cable then you will only need our MiniDisplay Port to VGA adapter.
• If you have either of the DVI or VGA ports you will also need a 3mm audio cable if you wish to transfer audio from your MacBook and out of your display unit (that is, if it has speakers or is capable of producing audio). This cable runs between your MacBook headphone jack and your display unit headphone jack.

MacBook (Mid 2009-Late 2010) – MiniDisplay Port:

As previously explained with the Thunderbolt MacBooks, the MiniDisplay port cables and adapters also work in the ThunderBolt port. However, you need exactly the same cables if you wanted to transfer your video and audio to your display unit from a mid 2009 – late 210 MacBook. Here is that list again for you:

• HDMI Port – You will need a MiniDisplay Port to HDMI cable. If you already own a HDMI cable you will only need a MiniDisplay Port to HDMI adapter.
• DVI Port – You will need a MiniDisplay Port to DVI cable. If you already own a DVI cable then you will only need our MiniDisplay Port to DVI adapter.
• VGA Port – You will need a MiniDisplay Port to VGA cable. If you already own a VGA cable then you will only need our MiniDisplay Port to VGA adapter.
• If you have either of the DVI or VGA ports you will also need a 3mm audio cable if you wish to transfer audio from your MacBook and out of your display unit (that is, if it has speakers or is capable of producing audio). This cable runs between your MacBook headphone jack and your display unit headphone jack.

MacBook (Early 2006 – Late 2008) – Mini DVI port:

If you have a MacBook between the dates of early 2006 and late 2008, chances are that you have a mini DVI port. It is important to note that as the mini DVI uses the same technology as DVI (who would have guessed?) and this means that the port cannot transfer audio. Therefore, even if you have a HDMI port on your display unit, you will be unable to play out audio unless you have a 3mm audio cable. However, to transfer your images and video to your display unit, you will need the following:

• HDMI port – You will need a Mini DVI to HDMI cable. If you already have a HDMI cable, you will only need our Mini DVI to HDMI adapter.
• DVI port – You will need a Mini DVI to DVI cable. If you already have a DVI cable, you will only need our Mini DVI to DVI adapter.
• VGA port – You will need a Mini DVI to VGA cable. If you already have a VGA cable, you will only need a Mini DVI to VGA adapter.

Finally ask yourself: “What else do I need to know?”

That rounds up our guide for looking for the perfect MacBook to TV cable. We do have a few other cables that you may be interested in, such as our MiniDisplay port extension cable which allows you to extend your MiniDisplay port by 2 metres, meaning you can use your MacBook from further away from your display unit.

Please remember to check exactly which ports and cables that you need; this is only a guide and your ports may differ from any that we have mentioned on here.

With the launch of the new MacBook Air fast approaching, here at GearZap.com we realised that we cannot only focus on the new model – we must still offer a great range of products for the current and older versions of the MacBook Air, which is exactly why we are stocking a brand new Speck MacBook Air case for the current model – the Speck TrimSleeve.

This MacBook Air case is expected to be highly popular due to its sophisticated, form-fitting design, its slimline nature means no weight or bulk is added and it offers excellent protective capabilities due to strong faux-leather exterior and padded inner layer – all of these things making it an excellent MacBook Air 11 case or MacBook Air 13 case.

The TrimSleeve really isn’t what you come to expect with a typical MacBook Air sleeve, this form-fitting case offers excellent grip and protects your MacBook Air with 100% coverage and a snap-button to keep it secure.

And if this new TrimSleeve doesn’t take your fancy, we have some other popular Speck MacBook cases that would be more than suitable to any MacBook Air owner, such as this Speck SeeThru Hard Shell:

This MacBook Hard case can protect your MacBook Air from knocks, bumps and scratches that can be expected from daily wear and tear. However, this case is quite unique in the way that it is transparent – allowing you and any others that see your MacBook Air to see the true elegance of the device in its original form.

If it is not a case you are after, and liked the idea of the TrimSleeve but perhaps want something a little different – the PixelSleeve may be something that interests you:

In contrast to the TrimSleeve, this PixelSleeve is a soft sleeve for the MacBook Air. However, just because it is soft – don’t think that it doesn’t protect, it has unique shock absorbing qualities which protect your delicate MacBook Air during daily usage.

This PixelSleeve has a black exterior but also has an ultra-soft micro-fleece finish which brushes and cleans the body of your MacBook whilst its inside the sleeve. This case is available as a MacBook Air 11 sleeve or as a MacBook Air 13 sleeve.

Speck make some of the best cases around available for Apple products, and we are proud to have been stocking them for a long time at GearZap.com.

First of all we have MacBook cases, all made specifically as a Speck MacBook case. This Speck SeeThru Hard Shell has always been one of our most popular products in all colours and styles – a stylish one that we currently have in stock is the clear one; showing off the natural beauty of the MacBook.

This case is also available in a number of colours and styles (including Satin and SeeThru) as a Speck MacBook Air case and as a Speck MacBook Pro case.

As Speck are a brand that are dedicated to supplying Apple related products, we also stock their iPad and iPad 2 cases. Due to the fact that all of the Speck products are custom made for specific Apple products, all cases fit perfectly around each device and offer the best protection around whilst still looking incredibly stylish.

Since the launch of the iPad 2, our Speck iPad 2 Cases have been extremely popular – with more and more people realising that a good case is needed to protect what is a very valuable and luxurious product, and this is a very popular Speck iPad 2 Case, the high quality and stylish Speck PixelSkin HD for iPad 2:

This form-fitting case also easily transforms into a handy stand, which is one of the reasons why it has proven to be so successful. We also have a number of cases available if you were looking for an original Speck iPad case.