Slim Aluminum MacBooks Soon

[noreds]

heading to US in 6 days on holidays and was gonna get a MBP since i would save about €600. but now i seen this post im at a dead end
should i hold off since i would not be too happy if i bought it, came home from holidays to find out there is a new line out.

[Gosh]

http://www.unwiredview.com/2007/01/2...at-the-bottom/

[MaskedPhantom]

Originally Posted by Orng

Confusing, isn't it? I can help.

Top Left... Oh no, the alien-hands man tried to access my macbook! Good thing I have the Anti-alien microwave defense system. Take that Alien man! Bet that burns!

Top right. It's a bunny! No wait, an alligator! Yay! Ahhhh! An alligator! quick, put him in this paper-slicer before he eats my macbook.

Bottom Left: Looks like the next gen Macbooks will have TWO slide-out cupholders. Awesome, my G4 Quicksilver only has ONE!

Bottom right, upper: Awww, square-face robot man with alien hands is shy! or embarrased. Peek-a-boo, alien-hands-square-robot man!

Bottom right, lower: He's shy because he's not sure how you'll take it if he points out you have spinach in your teeth. He thinks you might be sensitive. But he shouldn't feel bad, you're trying to decide whether to tell him his fly is undone... awkward!

Gold. Pure gold.

[noreds]

Macbook Pro Touch anyone ???

[Eidorian]

Originally Posted by noreds

Macbook Pro Touch anyone ???

We have a winner.

[MaskedPhantom]

Originally Posted by noreds

Macbook Pro Touch anyone ???

1) Name is too long.
2) Speakers are oddly placed.
3) I want the MBP keyboard to stay!

[alexapplemac]

omg that last mockup incredible

i think if any laptop is going to get the glass black screen itll be the macbook becuase it is part of the consumer line of products such as the imac

much omg....that multi touch screen pad thingy would be increds, unfortunately i dont see it happening...wed know about something that amazing by now...surely?? i cant imagine the being put into a macbook...looks expensive

and i wouldnt imagine them putting something like that ONLY in a macbook pro and not the macbooks...because if multitouch is the way apple are going theyd put in their whole laptop range...(id think) ...if only the macbook pro was to get a multi touch screen pad thingy the macbook would only get it a year later

[tjcampbell]

Wow. Nice mock up.

[MaskedPhantom]

Originally Posted by Lesser Evets

You mean this thread had 160+ replies and not ONE seriously fake photograph with a piece of paper and an elevator that shows how thin and authentic the new laptop is?

Can someone please explain this elevator thing???

[danols15]

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

My old ibook holds up MUCH better than my Powerbook, and gets MUCH better wireless reception. I really was kinda sad as well to see the glass and metal imacs, my mom has a Plastic white one, and I think it is much more durrable and looks cooler... but that is just me.


Macbook Pro Touch??? I would never buy that machine... and I HATE the new MB keyboards, i better get a new Pro before they change..

[youyesyou]

Originally Posted by MaskedPhantom

Can someone please explain this elevator thing???

Hope this link will give you the answer : http://guides.macrumors.com/Gallery_...oducts#iMac_G5

[TurboSC]

Tough call really. I hope they go bold on the new redesigns and create something we aren't expecting. All I know is, the pro line is going to be mine when they redesign it come January.

[DaBrain]

Originally Posted by Eidorian

We have a winner.

Now that baby looks sweet! Some of you guys should work for Apple and inspire Mr. Ives!

I would Love this version!

[zedsdead]

Originally Posted by noreds

Macbook Pro Touch anyone ???

Very nice!

[BJNY]

Here are my very wild guesses, thinking differently

What if Apple puts the missing optical drive inside the new Cinema Displays with built-in iSights. Imagine also being able to watch DVD movies using the Front Row remote control. This isn't so far-fetched...just look at the iMacs, except Cinema Displays don't have CPUs inside them.

Next, what if the Apple TV is redesigned for Safari and iChat use with the new Bluetooth keyboard?

Both help Apple sell Cinema Displays, AppleTVs and Bluetooth Keyboards as well take over the living room.

[Elrond39]

Originally Posted by noreds

Macbook Pro Touch anyone ???

Magnetic latch, instead of "old" MBP latch? That and the speaker-placement are the only minor niggles I have, other than the one major one: the size of the Touch Pad.

Shrink the Touch Pad down do iPhone/iPod Touch size and you've got what I've been hoping for. Also - in a view like that, wouldn't it make more sense for the iTunes list view to be on the main screen, and CoverFlow down on the Touch Pad (with overlaid music controls)? Would love to see this mockup with some other apps running - GarageBand (sliders on the Touch Pad?), iMovie (movie preview or similar on the Touch Pad?), DVD (definitely playback controls on the Touch Pad), etc. Hope you continue with mockups like this! Very nice work!

That Touch Pad makes Vista look like a SideShow!

[Macinposh]

Originally Posted by noreds

Macbook Pro Touch anyone ???

Nice mockup.

But,I think there might be a problem with that UI..

The finger-eye link is quite strong in us humans, so we would be very,very strongly tempted to follow our finger on the touchpad, when using it. Thus rendering the display useless(un-neccessary for that period of time.

OR we would be able to train ourselves to mostly (not completely)ignore the visual feedback of the touchpad and concentrate on the display itself. Thus rendering the visual touchpad useless.

That visual touchpad wich would have cost 100€, that would increase the size factor,that would be a extra liability to the longevity of the computer, that would distract you from your GUI/UI,that would have craved a lot of resources in developement and money...


So at this point..nah.

[un1ty]

I made a modified version of Noreds mockup. As much as I tried I just don't like the look of the macbook keys on aluminum. Maybe if the keys are metal as well. I'm curious to see how Apple will handle that.

This is my dream MBP. I would pay extra to have a multi-touch trackpad installed. You can control iTunes, watch videos and podcasts, use it to control Logic (virtual mixer), use widgets, etc...

[lofight]

Originally Posted by un1ty

I made a modified version of Noreds mockup. As much as I tried I just don't like the look of the macbook keys on aluminum. Maybe if the keys are metal as well. I'm curious to see how Apple will handle that.

This is my dream MBP. I would pay extra to have a multi-touch trackpad installed. You can control iTunes, watch videos and podcasts, use it to control Logic (virtual mixer), use widgets, etc...

REally nice mockup, i hope it's something like that but that the keys change.

[youyesyou]

I love this one :



In my opinion, the best mock up around

[lofight]

Originally Posted by youyesyou

I love this one :



In my opinion, the best mock up around

even nicer!!! wow!! like it alot really

[MattyCurry]

I'll have one of them please.

thankyou ta.

[aswitcher]

Originally Posted by youyesyou

I love this one :



In my opinion, the best mock up around

Very nice. A more solid bottom would be a bit more realistic.

[headfuzz]

Originally Posted by noreds

Macbook Pro Touch anyone ???

/want!

[sellitman]

Originally Posted by mmzplanet

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.

Unless you are in a real pinch I would wait until Nov. With X-Mas coming you just know the Macbook will be out soon and should have the new operating system with it. I am waiting.