Metallic MacBooks Spotted on Apple Campus

MacRumors · 04:32 PM

Appleinsider claims that "dark grey" or "gunmetal" colored slim notebooks have been spotted at Apple campus.

Quote:

Though noticeably thinner but otherwise similar in size to the company's 13-inch MacBooks, the notebook appeared to have a metallic sheen to it, which set it apart from the current black MacBook.

The report is reminiscent of a 9to5mac report that indicated that new MacBook enclosures made of black and silver aluminum had previously been spotted by their sources.

Rumors of a sub-notebook laptop have been building as we approach Macworld San Francisco. Our rumor roundup summarizes the predictions to date.

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xUKHCx · Dec 13, 2007, 03:59 PM

This thread is nothing without pictures.

Stridder44 · Dec 13, 2007, 04:00 PM

Pics or it didn't happen.

LostPacket · Dec 13, 2007, 04:02 PM

Sounds promising, but I wouldn't call this a sub-notebook. Unless it's crazy light (i.e. 2 pounds).

I'm surprised they'd let this loose in the "wild" like that. Someone's getting canned.

queshy · 04:06 PM

Pics or it didn't happen...

ravenvii · 04:06 PM

If they're moving the MacBooks to aluminum/metallic enclosures, what will they do with the MacBook Pros to set it apart?

Yeah I'm aware that there are other stuff that sets the MBPs apart, but traditionally Apple also separates the consumer/pro models with different enclosures (plastic as opposed to metallic)

Slip · Dec 13, 2007, 04:03 PM

Although I have an imagination, pictures are needed for it to have happened

iToaster · Dec 13, 2007, 04:03 PM

Imagination serves well, but lets see some pics of thin MB(P)s in an elevator...

EDIT: Slip, we think alike.

imac/cheese · Dec 13, 2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenvii

On topic: If they're moving the MacBooks to aluminum/metallic enclosures, what will they do with the MacBook Pros to set it apart?

Yeah I'm aware that there are other stuff that sets the MBPs apart, but traditionally Apple also separates the consumer/pro models with different enclosures (plastic as opposed to metallic)

I think that apple has moved away from this tradition. The new iMac is not set apart with its enclosure in anyway.

ibn. · Dec 13, 2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xUKHCx

This thread is nothing without pictures.

basically.

but at least they didn't say it was a tablet.

Mike Teezie · Dec 13, 2007, 04:08 PM

Maybe it's because I'm desperately needing a MacPro, but every single time I see a Macbook rumor I grumble to myself like an old curmudgeon.

Trying to be an optimist - maybe the new MacPros will sport a gunmetal finish.

srobert · Dec 13, 2007, 04:08 PM

I'm intrigued what a "gun metal" finish could look like. If true, coming from Apple, I'm sure it will look very nice (might get some used to) and will get imitated by the rest of the industry.

MrT8064 · Dec 13, 2007, 04:09 PM

i hope this doesnt turn up untill macworld, cos i got a macbook pro to sell, and i would rather it still look current

Legacy · Dec 13, 2007, 04:09 PM

They will be similar to the old ones, just new design a few maybe new features.

I hate to say it but I am of the opinion that there will not be a superportable on the market yet...just slimmer MacBooks...

chr1s60 · Dec 13, 2007, 04:12 PM

It's believable, but I still want pics.

cloudnine · Dec 13, 2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenvii

If they're moving the MacBooks to aluminum/metallic enclosures, what will they do with the MacBook Pros to set it apart?

Yeah I'm aware that there are other stuff that sets the MBPs apart, but traditionally Apple also separates the consumer/pro models with different enclosures (plastic as opposed to metallic)

Something tells me that it'll be marketed as a MBP, just a smaller form factor

They wouldn't release a "consumer laptop" with an aluminum enclosure... but, obviously, that's just my opinion

DaBrain · Dec 13, 2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenvii

If they're moving the MacBooks to aluminum/metallic enclosures, what will they do with the MacBook Pros to set it apart?

They will move them to the newest grade of plastic!

Although carbon graphite would be cool!

Maldini · Dec 13, 2007, 04:14 PM

maybe its a modded MBP..I've seen many with shiny metallic color

cloudnine · Dec 13, 2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibn.

basically.

but at least they didn't say it was a tablet.

hallelujah and amen

BornAgainMac · Dec 13, 2007, 04:16 PM

Please. Someone photoshop this event for the non-believers.

thesdx · Dec 13, 2007, 04:16 PM

Every day I'm getting more and more excited for Macworld!

Jaymes · Dec 13, 2007, 04:16 PM

I'm claiming that I just saw the same computer being carried through Dairy Queen. It said Macbook Nano on it. I hope Appleinsider posts this, as it is TOTALLY legit.

MrT8064 · Dec 13, 2007, 04:18 PM

a tablet is a silly idea in my opinion, you dont want anthing without a keyboard that is bigger than pocketable

Phish311 · Dec 13, 2007, 04:18 PM

So i just got the new black macbook a few weeks ago but i guess there is a return policy that lets me take it back until the end of the year. Is there any logic to taking it back and waiting for these to come out or is that too big of a risk since no one seems to really know what is coming?

billystlyes · Dec 13, 2007, 04:19 PM

How many times are we going to rehash that new MacBooks are coming at Macworld? In other news, the sun will come up tomorrow...

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Phish311 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2007	New Macbooks? So i just got the new black macbook a few weeks ago but i guess there is a return policy that lets me take it back until the end of the year. Is there any logic to taking it back and waiting for these to come out or is that too big of a risk since no one seems to really know what is coming?

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