Slim Aluminum MacBooks Soon

Devil's Refugee · Sep 21, 2007, 06:20 AM

Taken from 9to5mac.com (which has been pretty spot on to date)

http://www.9to5mac.com/apple-to-rele...cbooks-7456543

Quote:

We have received some information about some upcoming Apple laptops - we think they are MacBooks but aren't 100 percent sure they aren't the fabled Pro slim line.

What we know:

Black aluminum and silver aluminum (like MacBook Pros) have been seen

They are considerably slimmer than current MacBook and even a bit more than MacBook Pros

The screen reaches much closer to the edges than current MacBooks but is the same size as current MacBooks - indicating a somewhat smaller footprint

The keyboards resemble Apple's new Bluetooth Keyboard

There is something strange about the touchpad (more on this to come)

They are set to be priced extremely aggressively

While they are dense, overall they are lighter than the current MacBooks

What we are wondering:

Will there be colors like the Nanos? (Red) would be hot.
Will the hard drives and memory be easily upgraded?
Will they be in the Pro or Consumer lineup?
Will they be released with the Leopard announcement? Before Christmas? Macworld?
Is Apple over White?

I reckon they could be out for MacWorld and new Intel refresh....

D1G1T4L · Sep 21, 2007, 06:35 AM

Wouldn't surprise me as they are the last "plastic" mac line in production.

Plus the Macbook is the last white Mac.

bananas · Sep 21, 2007, 06:44 AM

Oh yes, my

dreams are coming true!

strurtle · Sep 21, 2007, 06:51 AM

black aluminum??? niiiiiice!!!

samh004 · Sep 21, 2007, 06:54 AM

Would be very nice, although do we really need them thinner still, I'd like them to be sleek, but cool (as in temperature) too...

Unfortunately I now have a very nice BlackBook, so... not for me

MacRumors · Sep 21, 2007, 08:53 AM

9to5mac reports that Apple is readying MacBook updates in the near future which will see new enclosures.

The new enclosures have been seen in both Black and Silver aluminum variants and are "considerably slimmer" than the current MacBook and a bit slimmer than the current MacBook Pros. The enclosures are said to have a thinner border around the LCDs, and the keyboards resemble the new Bluetooth keyboard.

Cryptically, they claim that "there is something strange about the touchpad" but details are promised at a later date.

While they believe these represent the consumer MacBook revisions, they can't exclude that this may be the long rumored "thin" MacBook. The MacBook was last updated on May 15, 2007.

Article Link

atari1356 · Sep 21, 2007, 08:55 AM

Stick a dedicated graphics card in there and they'll have a real winner.

Manic Mouse · Sep 21, 2007, 08:57 AM

My MacBook runs fairly hot, so how toastin' are these bad boys gonna be with a thinner, metal design?

It'll be a little sad to see the white plastic design finally laid to rest, I kind of like it.

adom · Sep 21, 2007, 08:57 AM

i bet they look similar in colour / style as the new ipod classics to harmonise the product range...

Eideard · Sep 21, 2007, 08:58 AM

Possibly, the "pinch" tech from the iPhone is making its way to the MacBook touchpad.

mainstreetmark · Sep 21, 2007, 08:59 AM

Dammit!! I was just about to head to the Apple store this weekend to replace my ailing Blackbook (which now requires it to be plugged in to a wall, and new this week, needs an external monitor since it thinks the lid is closed all the time).

Now, I have to sit on my hands. Maybe it's a good idea since I'll wait for Leopard too....

Lord Bodak · Sep 21, 2007, 09:00 AM

Please Apple, bring us something in the old 12" form factor! My 12" G4 Powerbook is getting old and I don't want anything bigger!

BKKbill · Sep 21, 2007, 09:00 AM

"there is something strange about the touchpad" now isn't this interesting. Aluminum will help cooling.

Merkuryy · Sep 21, 2007, 09:02 AM

hmmmmm, now that all Apple main product are made of AL,what kind of change will have the MBP? I love my 2.2ghz MBP,but a new outside design will really do good to the MBP.Also, Apple seem to be stick to the 13.3 inch screen for the MB,may be we will see a 12.1 inch MBP as a highend machine

happydude · Sep 21, 2007, 09:02 AM

my current powerbook G4 has a big crack down the middle of the screen and i've been waiting for the "thin" macbook or a 12" macbook pro to replace it. hopefully this is it!

though, the aluminum case cuts down on the range of the wifi card. my wife's macbook picks up faint wireless networks far better than my powerbook. other than appearance, what is the benefit of the aluminum case?

Roy Hobbs · Sep 21, 2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Bodak

Please Apple, bring us something in the old 12" form factor! My 12" G4 Powerbook is getting old and I don't want anything bigger!

There won't be anything in the same form factor as the old 12 inch PBs. anything released will be WIDEscreen

QCassidy352 · Sep 21, 2007, 09:03 AM

if these rumors are true, it may be enough to break my resolve (i've had my macbook 18 months, which is a long time by my standards

)

mmzplanet · Sep 21, 2007, 09:03 AM

How far off could these be? I am looking at getting a MacBook in the next couple of days. Based on this rumor and its source, should I wait... or is this something that if its true will be months away.

syklee26 · Sep 21, 2007, 09:04 AM

touchpad is probably getting the multitouch function a la iPhones.

that also means it will recognize handwriting too.

slicecom · Sep 21, 2007, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Bodak

Please Apple, bring us something in the old 12" form factor! My 12" G4 Powerbook is getting old and I don't want anything bigger!

Same here! I love my 12" Powerbook, but if the new Macbook has a small enough bezel (and it will obviously be widescreen) it might be almost as small.

berkleeboy210 · Sep 21, 2007, 09:04 AM

I was literally just about to trash the home PC, make my current Dell laptop (which is a nice machine, for a Dell) the home computer. and Buy a MacBook w/ my Edu. Discount and $100 iPhone Rebate. Guess I'll be sticking w/ this Dell for a bit, here's hoping they have an other Event coinsiding with Leapord Release and ship these babies out. Hopefully they will still remain in the same price range, Oh how I'd love to pick up a nice shiny aluminum macbook for $899

justflie · Sep 21, 2007, 09:05 AM

9to5mac has been pretty on-the-money lately. It will be interesting to see how this rumor turns out. Apple certainly has been busy lately.

koobcamuk · Sep 21, 2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eideard

Possibly, the "pinch" tech from the iPhone is making its way to the MacBook touchpad.

Yup. I saw the new keyboard coming soon - obvious really.

Is this the fabled 13" MBP?

If so, get your wallets ready people!

0racle · Sep 21, 2007, 09:08 AM

This is going to hurt the resale value of my current MacBook.

Southernboy · Sep 21, 2007, 09:08 AM

I'm intending to replace my much loved 15" PowerBook in January. I believe we'll see the entire pro line-up completely updated at MacWorld SF.

Sep 21, 2007, 06:35 AM	#2
D1G1T4L macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC	Wouldn't surprise me as they are the last "plastic" mac line in production. Plus the Macbook is the last white Mac. __________________ Macbook Pro 15"\|2.8GHz\|4GB Ram\|500GB HD 32GB iPhone 16GB Nano TV

Sep 21, 2007, 06:54 AM	#5
samh004 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Australia	Would be very nice, although do we really need them thinner still, I'd like them to be sleek, but cool (as in temperature) too... Unfortunately I now have a very nice BlackBook, so... not for me __________________ Website \| Blog

Sep 21, 2007, 08:53 AM	#6
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Slim Aluminum MacBooks Soon 9to5mac reports that Apple is readying MacBook updates in the near future which will see new enclosures. The new enclosures have been seen in both Black and Silver aluminum variants and are "considerably slimmer" than the current MacBook and a bit slimmer than the current MacBook Pros. The enclosures are said to have a thinner border around the LCDs, and the keyboards resemble the new Bluetooth keyboard. Cryptically, they claim that "there is something strange about the touchpad" but details are promised at a later date. While they believe these represent the consumer MacBook revisions, they can't exclude that this may be the long rumored "thin" MacBook. The MacBook was last updated on May 15, 2007. Article Link

Sep 21, 2007, 08:55 AM	#7
atari1356 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida	Stick a dedicated graphics card in there and they'll have a real winner. __________________ cross-processing in Aperture \| calculon - a better calculator widget

Sep 21, 2007, 08:57 AM	#8
Manic Mouse macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2006	My MacBook runs fairly hot, so how toastin' are these bad boys gonna be with a thinner, metal design? It'll be a little sad to see the white plastic design finally laid to rest, I kind of like it. __________________ MacBook Pro 13": 2.53Ghz C2D, 4Gb RAM, 500Gb HDD, OSX 10.6.0 iPhone 3G 16Gb PS3; Xbox 360; Wii; PSP; DS

Sep 21, 2007, 06:44 AM	#3
bananas macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: at home, where ever.	Oh yes, my dreams are coming true!

Sep 21, 2007, 06:51 AM	#4
strurtle macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2007	black aluminum??? niiiiiice!!!

Sep 21, 2007, 08:57 AM	#9
adom macrumors regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK	i bet they look similar in colour / style as the new ipod classics to harmonise the product range...

Sep 21, 2007, 08:58 AM	#10
Eideard macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005	Possibly, the "pinch" tech from the iPhone is making its way to the MacBook touchpad.

Sep 21, 2007, 08:59 AM	#11
mainstreetmark macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL	Dammit!! I was just about to head to the Apple store this weekend to replace my ailing Blackbook (which now requires it to be plugged in to a wall, and new this week, needs an external monitor since it thinks the lid is closed all the time). Now, I have to sit on my hands. Maybe it's a good idea since I'll wait for Leopard too.... __________________ iTunesRegistry.com <-- v3.0 Now Playing

Sep 21, 2007, 09:00 AM	#12
Lord Bodak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA USA	Please Apple, bring us something in the old 12" form factor! My 12" G4 Powerbook is getting old and I don't want anything bigger!

Sep 21, 2007, 09:00 AM	#13
BKKbill macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location: Location: it's all about location and that would be Bangkok, Thailand	"there is something strange about the touchpad" now isn't this interesting. Aluminum will help cooling. __________________ 24" iMac (Aluminum) 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 3 GB RAM It's never just a game when you're winning.

Sep 21, 2007, 09:02 AM	#14
Merkuryy macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shanghai, China	hmmmmm, now that all Apple main product are made of AL,what kind of change will have the MBP? I love my 2.2ghz MBP,but a new outside design will really do good to the MBP.Also, Apple seem to be stick to the 13.3 inch screen for the MB,may be we will see a 12.1 inch MBP as a highend machine

Sep 21, 2007, 09:02 AM	#15
happydude macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: a country with a new sense of hope	been waiting my current powerbook G4 has a big crack down the middle of the screen and i've been waiting for the "thin" macbook or a 12" macbook pro to replace it. hopefully this is it! though, the aluminum case cuts down on the range of the wifi card. my wife's macbook picks up faint wireless networks far better than my powerbook. other than appearance, what is the benefit of the aluminum case? __________________ hi

Sep 21, 2007, 09:03 AM	#17
QCassidy352 Contributor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston, MA	if these rumors are true, it may be enough to break my resolve (i've had my macbook 18 months, which is a long time by my standards ) __________________ "If Jesus Himself came back to earth and turned water to wine, half of MacRumors would say 'meh, this is red. I wanted white.'"

Sep 21, 2007, 09:03 AM	#18
mmzplanet macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Florida	How far off could these be? I am looking at getting a MacBook in the next couple of days. Based on this rumor and its source, should I wait... or is this something that if its true will be months away.

Sep 21, 2007, 09:04 AM	#19
syklee26 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2005	touchpad is probably getting the multitouch function a la iPhones. that also means it will recognize handwriting too.

Sep 21, 2007, 09:04 AM	#21
berkleeboy210 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts	I was literally just about to trash the home PC, make my current Dell laptop (which is a nice machine, for a Dell) the home computer. and Buy a MacBook w/ my Edu. Discount and $100 iPhone Rebate. Guess I'll be sticking w/ this Dell for a bit, here's hoping they have an other Event coinsiding with Leapord Release and ship these babies out. Hopefully they will still remain in the same price range, Oh how I'd love to pick up a nice shiny aluminum macbook for $899 __________________ Mac: 13" MacBook Pro 2.2ghz Netbook: Dell Mini 10v Phone: Palm Pre Music: awaiting iPod Touch 3rd Gen

Sep 21, 2007, 09:05 AM	#22
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Sep 21, 2007, 09:08 AM	#24
0racle macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina	This is going to hurt the resale value of my current MacBook.

Sep 21, 2007, 09:08 AM	#25
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