My Mock up of a MacBook Nano [Archive]

MrT8064

Nov 29, 2007, 06:34 AM

Here it is, a little rough the edges, but I am only just getting used to photoshop, its all taken from a MacBook pro, and modded. enjoy.

http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.d95b2ceced.jpg (http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?d95b2ceced.jpg)

marclapierre13

Nov 29, 2007, 11:05 AM

What did you mod? The only thing different between the MBP and the MBN is that you put Nano instead of Pro on the screen

NewbieNerd

Nov 29, 2007, 11:09 AM

What did you mod? The only thing different between the MBP and the MBN is that you put Nano instead of Pro on the screen

The space/speakers are gone beside the keyboard, so it looks like the 12" PowerBook but thinner (I supposed that's the idea anyway :p).

GroundLoop

Nov 29, 2007, 11:21 AM

What did you mod? The only thing different between the MBP and the MBN is that you put Nano instead of Pro on the screen

And there is no optical drive.

Hickman

lofight

Nov 29, 2007, 11:26 AM

sorry, but that's awful... keep on working, do you have CS2 or CS3?

QuarterSwede

Nov 29, 2007, 11:30 AM

sorry, but that's awful... keep on working, do you have CS2 or CS3?
Actually, that's one of the best designed mockup's I've ever seen. This one actually looks like Apple would make it.

I like the attention to detail of the rounded bottom edges of the base. It echos the iPhone. Nice work. I would definitely buy it if the screen was of a good resolution (I'm tired of 1024x768).

giantdave

Nov 29, 2007, 01:36 PM

where would the optical drive be? on the side like the old 12" powerbook i assume?

jnc

Nov 29, 2007, 01:50 PM

Here's one I made earlier - magnetic latch, no optical drive, 13.3" matte, 128MB graphics, 0.89 inches thin, 4lbs... :D

http://i4.tinypic.com/8errk1y.jpg

ob81

Nov 29, 2007, 02:13 PM

guess you need fingernails or a screwdriver to open it...

ebel3003

Nov 29, 2007, 02:38 PM

Seems too big for a MacBook 'Nano'. Personally, I think the Nano should be about 10 to 12 inches. The Mockups are no smaller than the MacBook's which kind of defeats the point.

Brianstorm91

Nov 29, 2007, 02:53 PM

sorry, but that's awful... keep on working, do you have CS2 or CS3?

Cut him some slack!
Good start, though - I quite like it.

MrT8064

Nov 29, 2007, 03:37 PM

Hi, I used CS3 Trial, i played with photoshop for a couple of weeks while it was in Beta, but this is the first thing i have tried on the final version!

there was talk of an optical drive being underneath, so i took that as a reason to ditch it!

Modded:
IR sensor (now in isight)
No catch (magnetic we can assume)
Optical drive under the MacBook (like patents suggest)
Much Much thinner
Got rid of the side space where the speakers are (now like macbook ones)
made screen smaller
reduced spacing arround the screen
removed catches at the top, and resting points on the side
reduced the size, and moved iSight
replaced MacBook Pro with Nano.

and tryed to add a pretty reflection

jnc

Nov 29, 2007, 04:53 PM

The Mockups are no smaller than the MacBook's which kind of defeats the point.

all i want is a smaller, lighter macbook pro with a matte screen and dedicated graphics, I don't care for whether or not it can fit in my shirt pocket, there's the iPhone for that

queshy

Nov 29, 2007, 05:33 PM

Here's one I made earlier - magnetic latch, no optical drive, 13.3" matte, 128MB graphics, 0.89 inches thin, 4lbs... :D

http://i4.tinypic.com/8errk1y.jpg
I love the OPs mockup and I'm loving yours also - super job to both of you!

MrT8064

Nov 29, 2007, 05:47 PM

Here's one I made earlier - magnetic latch, no optical drive, 13.3" matte, 128MB graphics, 0.89 inches thin, 4lbs... :D

http://i4.tinypic.com/8errk1y.jpg

what about 'something special about the touchpad' ?

MrT8064

Nov 29, 2007, 06:13 PM

sorry, but that's awful... keep on working, do you have CS2 or CS3?

I did say i'm only getting used to photoshop, perhaps you can show me how it should be done?

Schtumple

Nov 29, 2007, 06:35 PM

I like it, but you should've chosen a different angled photo to mod, its still good though

Techguy172

Nov 29, 2007, 07:53 PM

That looks really good, Keep improving and post the results.

TimJim

Nov 29, 2007, 07:55 PM

Here's one I made earlier - magnetic latch, no optical drive, 13.3" matte, 128MB graphics, 0.89 inches thin, 4lbs... :D

http://i4.tinypic.com/8errk1y.jpg

I like that a lot, nice job.

jnc

Nov 30, 2007, 04:41 AM

I've been holding out for this hypothetical machine for 2 years :p If nothing shows in January I guess I'll just have to get a 15er...

Brianstorm91

Nov 30, 2007, 05:11 AM

I've been holding out for this hypothetical machine for 2 years :p If nothing shows in January I guess I'll just have to get a 15er...

What have you been using?

jnc

Nov 30, 2007, 05:29 AM

What have you been using?

Core Duo iMac... and I stole my brother's MacBook to take to university with me, so I need to get one of my own in January

DannyBres

Nov 30, 2007, 05:30 AM

y go from wantin a sub notebook to a 15er :S wudnt a mb be smaller and more suitable

iBlue

Nov 30, 2007, 05:31 AM

sorry, but that's awful... keep on working, do you have CS2 or CS3?
That's very helpful. :rolleyes: Care to show us a better rendition?

DannyBres

Nov 30, 2007, 05:34 AM

That's very helpful. :rolleyes: Care to show us a better rendition?

i know what a bastard! better than u could ever do :)

jnc

Nov 30, 2007, 05:38 AM

y go from wantin a sub notebook to a 15er :S wudnt a mb be smaller and more suitable

Well I'm using my brother's MacBook at the minute, and if they somehow shrink all (or most) of MBP's offerings into a 13 inch unit, I'd be set.

If not, I'd appreciate all the little extras of the MBP (keyboard, full DVI, fw800, screen finish etc)

DannyBres

Nov 30, 2007, 05:42 AM

is the new small macbook with no disc drive etc gonna have all them things?

jnc

Nov 30, 2007, 05:47 AM

Well, the 12" PowerBook G4 had fw800, dedicated nVidia GeForce GPU and weighed 4.6lbs, with mini DVI and no illuminated keyboard, but surely technology has gotten a bit better by now??

I think a <15" MBP is easily possible in this day and age

DannyBres

Nov 30, 2007, 05:57 AM

coool :D i have my mb for like 3 weeks and i might HAVE to change it in jan :mad:

lofight

Nov 30, 2007, 09:29 AM

I did say i'm only getting used to photoshop, perhaps you can show me how it should be done?

i don't have photoshop, only gimp..

giantdave

Nov 30, 2007, 10:49 AM

ive got a 12 powerbook that belongs to my school ive been usin with my mbp, and if it had all the features, or atleast more, form the mbp id be wanting one. the size is alot more convenient. and if i could hook it up to the best monitor possible who could tell the difference? that way when you needed the huge screen, just hook it up to the huge screen

QuarterSwede

Nov 30, 2007, 11:54 AM

MrT8064

Nov 30, 2007, 06:04 PM

I think the main reason for getting an ultra portable would be a graphics card, saying that, i have never used a standard MacBook with Photoshop or any movie software, i did use my old iBook, and that was pretty slow!!

MrT8064

Dec 3, 2007, 09:58 AM

Hi, i am just wondering where rumors stand for a new macbook/pro/nano release this january...

... my sister is wanting to get which ever one is cheapest (macbook i expect) and wondering weather to wait, if so, how long?

thanks

Brianstorm91

Dec 3, 2007, 02:25 PM

Macbook will be cheaper sans black tax.

dacreativeguy

Dec 3, 2007, 04:23 PM

Josheua

Dec 3, 2007, 05:01 PM

If the Nano does come into existence, it likely won't look anything like the current MacBooks or MacBook Pros. I'm guessing that it would launch the next generation of notebook design and the other models would follow its design as they are refreshed.

This is the exact reason why I think that the entire macbook pro line is getting a major update/refresh in January. With a new product in the pipeline with a new fresh design, I think Apple will use it as a springboard/base and introduce a revamped pro-line with all new macbook pro's, mac pro's and cinema displays. Refreshing the look of their pro-line series, giving it new power, and new features that really outstep the competition. That's my 5 cents.

-Josh :apple:

Mr_Brightside_@

Dec 3, 2007, 05:16 PM

i don't have photoshop, only gimp..
So... maybe leave him alone? Yes?

Pressure

Dec 3, 2007, 05:20 PM

This is the exact reason why I think that the entire macbook pro line is getting a major update/refresh in January. With a new product in the pipeline with a new fresh design, I think Apple will use it as a springboard/base and introduce a revamped pro-line with all new macbook pro's, mac pro's and cinema displays. Refreshing the look of their pro-line series, giving it new power, and new features that really outstep the competition. That's my 5 cents.

-Josh :apple:

That's an interesting theory. Wouldn't hurt if that was actually the case :D

EvryDayImShufln

Dec 3, 2007, 05:38 PM

I think it's very nice, I just think the camera looks a little too small. Good job though!

Cooknn

Dec 3, 2007, 05:52 PM

Here it is, a little rough the edges, but I am only just getting used to photoshop, its all taken from a MacBook pro, and modded. enjoy.I like the rounded edges. I can't believe Apple never addressed the sharp edges on the MacBook.

MrT8064

Dec 4, 2007, 05:18 AM

I do like the idea of getting a new pro line, the Mac Pro has to see an update soon, the MacBook Pro is nearly a 2 year old design, and is taken from a PowerBook, which is older still. Cinema displays are also old, and thick, with no iSights.

Now... the MacBook, in the last few months, we have seen white being taken out of all of apples products, no white iPod, no white iMac, does this mean that white will be taken away from the MacBook, is aluminum the new consumer material? if so, how will the pro-line be differentiated? perhaps something better than aluminum?

Consumer Products:
Mac Mini - Old Design - Aluminum
iMac - New Design - Aluminum/Black Glass
iPhone - Fairly New Design - Aluminum/Black Glass
iPod Touch - New Design - Metal/Black Glass
iPod Classic - New Design - Aluminum
iPod Nano - New Design - Aluminum
iPod Shuffle - Newish Design - Aluminum
MacBook - Old Design - Plastic

Pro Line/Top Line
MacBook Pro - Old Design - Aluminum
Mac Pro - Old Design - Aluminum

Your Comments...

heatmiser

Jan 27, 2008, 01:51 AM

Here's one I made earlier - magnetic latch, no optical drive, 13.3" matte, 128MB graphics, 0.89 inches thin, 4lbs... :D

http://i4.tinypic.com/8errk1y.jpg

I would have been *very* tempted if they'd gone with something like this. Of course, I'd have skipped your version due to the lack of an optical drive, but in terms of looks, this wasn't bad. In fact, my prediction would have looked exactly like this--a 13.3" MBP--with similar stats to the other MBPs in the line (2.2ghz c2d, graphics card, 2gb memory, 120gb hard drive, Superdrive). Priced at the MBA's price, this could easily have become the successor to the 12" Powerbook.