Leaked Aluminum MacBook Case?

sammy2066 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:05 PM

From Engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/04/p...aiwanese-site/

Quote:

We can't say for sure these are the real deal, but if recent leaks of iPhone 3G production models are any indication, we might just be looking at Apple's new MacBook. It's a bit hard to make out what's happening in these photos, but to our eyes we're seeing the back of a metal laptop lid, as well as the as-yet-unused inner panel of the display. The text clearly reads MacBook, which falls right in line with rumors that the next iteration of the smaller laptops would be aluminum just like their big brothers. Right now it's anyone's guess if these pics are legit or not -- but you can be sure we'll be keeping a close watch on this one. Two more shots after the break.

They look pretty legit to me!

timeconsumer · Aug 4, 2008, 04:07 PM

Awesome! Nice find.

hanschien · Aug 4, 2008, 04:08 PM

I don't know, it looks just like my MBA with the "Air" 'shopped out.

The plane where the hinge goes has the same 45˚ bevel
"MacBook" doesn't look centered
Same rubber seal around the outer edge

sammy2066 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanschien

I don't know, it looks just like my MBA with the "Air" 'shopped out.

I was just going to say that ...

Also, what's up with the Apple logo being misplaced on the lid?

timeconsumer · Aug 4, 2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy2066

I was just going to say that ...

Also, what's up with the Apple logo being misplaced on the lid?

Blah, just noticed that too...

jjahshik32 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:11 PM

Here's hoping for tomorrow.

FuuFuu · Aug 4, 2008, 04:21 PM

epic failllll

james948 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:21 PM

I don't think the apple is off-centre; I just think there is something covering the other half.

I noticed this; though I don't know whether there is any significance.
When engadget posted the first picture of a supposed iphone 3g leak it was later exposed as being simply a cover for the old iPhone here..
http://www.winandmac.com/news/3g-iph...ongnot-really/

Click on that link and then click on "Edit 2: You can buy the case from here."
You'll be taken to a site that is supposedly (or was) selling the 'case.'
This site is http://www.appleowner.com/index.php"
Recognise that? It's the site from the picture.
Now, either I fall short as a detective or there is something fishy going on here.

hanschien · Aug 4, 2008, 04:22 PM

proof that "MacBook" isn't centered due to the missing word "Air"

james948 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanschien

proof that "MacBook" isn't centered due to the missing word "Air"

Isn't the perspective off?

james948 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanschien

proof that "MacBook" isn't centered due to the missing word "Air"

But, yes. I think you're right.
applecorner want more traffic. Ugh.

bartelby · Aug 4, 2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james948

Isn't the perspective off?

Erm, No.

gimmeiphone · Aug 4, 2008, 04:24 PM

now that its been pointed out, said it the macbook writing on the bezel does look off centre, or maybe im seeing things? lol but yeah i think the other half of the lid is covered lol it would be pretty silly to have the apple at such an angle

or maybe you all meant the macbook "writing" not the

logo, still, i think theyr fake, if not ill eat my words

sammy2066 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:25 PM

Epic Fail!

Yaris · Aug 4, 2008, 04:26 PM

Looks like the perspective could be slightly off. If they were shopping out the logo, I think they would also make it centered anyway.

bartelby · Aug 4, 2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris

Looks like the perspective could be slightly off. If they were shopping out the logo, I think they would also make it centered anyway.

They were probably in a rush got get this masterpiece out on the tubes.

hanschien · Aug 4, 2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris

Looks like the perspective could be slightly off. If they were shopping out the logo, I think they would also make it centered anyway.

The 5 points of reference (4 corners with isight) help determine the center line.

Shackler · Aug 4, 2008, 04:32 PM

how could someone get a hold of Macbook air pictures like these to photoshop the Air out?

MacRumors · 05:19 PM

Apple.pro has posted new photos (via Engadget) of what are claimed to be the new MacBook casings. Apple.pro was the Chinese blog that previously posted photographs of prototype MacBook Pro casings that were later believed to be real.

The latest collection of photos reportedly depict the upcoming MacBook revision which is expected in late September. The photos depict the top half of the MacBook's casing without any electronic components. The glow-in-the-dark Apple logo remains in place in these images. The case is made of aluminum and resembles the MacBook Air casing.

Translation provided by Ken:

Quote:

A bunch of (more than 10) manufacturers mailed me to ask for the
dimensions and specs of the new revision MacBook Pros.
I don't want to talk about it.
Not because I'm worried about what will happen if I talk about it.
But why should I tell you?
We have no relationship.
We don't even know each other.
At least you should ask politely.
Anyway, enough of that.

This time, my good friend Ariel brought good information.
Everyone knows already that next month lots of products will be refreshed.
Of course that includes the MacBook, which we are going to show everyone ...
Of the entire line of MacBooks (MacBook/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air), only
the MacBook (black and white) is in a plastic case.
It's about time to unify them.

From the picture below we can see
that the MacBook has also entered the world of aluminum cases.
Along with its two big brothers it has changed to an aluminum case.
Everyone can also pay attention to the corners.
Right now Apple loves to do stuff like this.
Everyone wants to know if the Apple logo on the cover lights up.
The picture below should make this clear,
without needing me to say much.

As for the next two pictures,
I'm going to hold out a bit for now,
and everyone can just continue to wait for my reports.

And if Macrumors this time thinks that these are fake,
then all I can say is that you are blind!

Article Link

gcmexico · Aug 4, 2008, 04:34 PM

sweet...looks solid!!

alexlovesmacs · Aug 4, 2008, 04:35 PM

It will be a fat MacBook Air!

bartelby · Aug 4, 2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shackler

how could someone get a hold of Macbook air pictures like these to photoshop the Air out?

Someone with a busted MBA maybe. Or even someone who repairs Apples...

dabills80 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:36 PM

looks nice but whats with the apple logo

stephengiem · Aug 4, 2008, 04:36 PM

i wonder if this is coming out soon

jjahshik32 · Aug 4, 2008, 04:36 PM

You cant really tell the off centeredness from that angle though.

Aug 4, 2008, 04:08 PM	#3
hanschien macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX	I don't know, it looks just like my MBA with the "Air" 'shopped out. The plane where the hinge goes has the same 45˚ bevel "MacBook" doesn't look centered Same rubber seal around the outer edge

Aug 4, 2008, 04:11 PM	#6
jjahshik32 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Sep 2006	Here's hoping for tomorrow. __________________ 2.26GHz 8-core Nehalem Mac Pro, ATI 4870, 16GB RAM, WD3000HLFS Raptor + 24" LED ACD (on an ergotron MX arm) 13" 2.53GHz MBP

Aug 4, 2008, 04:21 PM	#7
FuuFuu macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Roselle	epic failllll __________________ 13.3" Black Macbook 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB HD Ipod 30gb IT Deparment

Aug 4, 2008, 04:22 PM	#9
hanschien macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX	Center Point proof that "MacBook" isn't centered due to the missing word "Air" Attached Thumbnails

Aug 4, 2008, 04:26 PM	#15
Yaris macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2007	Looks like the perspective could be slightly off. If they were shopping out the logo, I think they would also make it centered anyway. __________________ Mac mini: 1.33 GHz G4, ONE GIG UPGRADE! RAM, 40GB HDD, 10.5.6

Aug 4, 2008, 04:07 PM	#2
timeconsumer Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Chester, PA	Awesome! Nice find.

Aug 4, 2008, 04:21 PM	#8
james948 macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2004	I don't think the apple is off-centre; I just think there is something covering the other half. I noticed this; though I don't know whether there is any significance. When engadget posted the first picture of a supposed iphone 3g leak it was later exposed as being simply a cover for the old iPhone here.. http://www.winandmac.com/news/3g-iph...ongnot-really/ Click on that link and then click on "Edit 2: You can buy the case from here." You'll be taken to a site that is supposedly (or was) selling the 'case.' This site is http://www.appleowner.com/index.php" Recognise that? It's the site from the picture. Now, either I fall short as a detective or there is something fishy going on here.

Aug 4, 2008, 04:24 PM	#13
gimmeiphone macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2007	now that its been pointed out, said it the macbook writing on the bezel does look off centre, or maybe im seeing things? lol but yeah i think the other half of the lid is covered lol it would be pretty silly to have the apple at such an angle or maybe you all meant the macbook "writing" not the logo, still, i think theyr fake, if not ill eat my words

Aug 4, 2008, 04:25 PM	#14
sammy2066 Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007	Epic Fail!

Aug 4, 2008, 04:32 PM	#18
Shackler macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: behind you!	how could someone get a hold of Macbook air pictures like these to photoshop the Air out? __________________ Lap: 2.4 BlackBook Mobile: BB Bold I want a cooler name then macrumors 6502a Follow me: http://twitter.com/davidpaulw

Aug 4, 2008, 04:34 PM	#20
gcmexico macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City	sweet...looks solid!! __________________ PB G3, Imac G4, Imac G5, MacMini Media Center, MBA, TV, 3gS Iphone, 4th gen Nano, Drobo

Aug 4, 2008, 04:35 PM	#21
alexlovesmacs macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Corona, California	It will be a fat MacBook Air! __________________ MacBook Pro 13-inch, 2.53 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB HD iPod Touch 8GB 1st Gen 3.0 iPod Shuffle 1GB (PRODUCT)red 2nd Gen

Aug 4, 2008, 04:36 PM	#23
dabills80 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008	looks nice but whats with the apple logo

Aug 4, 2008, 04:36 PM	#24
stephengiem macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon	i wonder if this is coming out soon

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