MacBook 'Brick' Codename Speculation

MacRumors · Sep 22, 2008, 05:57 PM

There's been some speculation amongst the mac web about a codename ("Brick") associated with the upcoming MacBook update.

The name originates from 9to5Mac, apparently based on the same Asian sources as the "rainbow" iPod Nanos. The "rainbow" iPod nano rumors were apparently misinterpreted as multi-colored individual iPods, but in retrospect, it seems the term instead related to the colors of the rainbow that the new iPod nano are now available in.

Since then, the site has been told that the new MacBook update will be 'all about the Brick'. The exact meaning of which is left up for debate.

Some are speculating that it is a completely separate device, but based on 9to5's reports it seems clear it has to do specifically with the MacBook which is also rumored to have a glass touchpad.

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crazzyeddie · Sep 22, 2008, 05:58 PM

More sharp edges instead of the curvier Macbook Air design?

The current Macbook is a blend between the MBA and MBP in terms of design, so maybe they are going for a more aggressive look?

Doctor Q · Sep 22, 2008, 06:00 PM

"Brick" usually has rather poor connotations. I'm surprised to hear the name used this way.

The heaviest Mac ever?

typerlover · Sep 22, 2008, 06:00 PM

Brick, probably just going to be all one piece of aluminum is all it means.

Cleve · Sep 22, 2008, 06:01 PM

it is macbook related
http://9to5mac.com/brick

DukeSnyd · Sep 22, 2008, 06:04 PM

brick better not stand for a dud of a product, i need a new MB

Phrasikleia · Sep 22, 2008, 06:01 PM

Something modular? Bricks are things that connect together to form some kind of composite.

TheReef · Sep 22, 2008, 06:02 PM

^ Return of the Pismo? Modular drive bays?

Brick…might also mean we are finally getting a G5 notebook.

alana22 · Sep 22, 2008, 06:03 PM

Please let it be a "macbook touch" tablet type thing. All I need is a larger touchscreen device with 1 USB port and I'm set

Toe · Sep 22, 2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alana22

Please let it be a "macbook touch" tablet type thing. All I need is a larger touchscreen device with 1 USB port and I'm set

Makes sense to me. If you consider the size (length and width; not height) of a regular red brick, it seems like a decent form factor for a small tablet / large iPod Touch.

cRuNcHiE · Sep 22, 2008, 06:04 PM

My guess would be that the Macbook wont need the 'brick' power supply any more.

I've noticed more and more devices coming with smaller transformers. The one for my nokia E71 is tiny for example, about 3/4 the size of a 9volt battery.

However i'd hope it would be something more like a MacMini replacement with interchangable MXM graphics

richthomas · 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cRuNcHiE

My guess would be that the Macbook wont need the 'brick' power supply any more.

I've noticed more and more devices coming with smaller transformers. The one for my nokia E71 is tiny for example, about 3/4 the size of a 9volt battery.

…

However i'd hope it would be something more like a MacMini replacement with interchangable MXM graphics

i think your spot on! when the TV (or Time Capsule?) was released Jobs referred to it as having a internal power supply and no "brick" to add to the collection.

The MacBook may come with an iPhone like wall connector but with no USB port.

Brien · Sep 23, 2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cRuNcHiE

My guess would be that the Macbook wont need the 'brick' power supply any more.

I've noticed more and more devices coming with smaller transformers. The one for my nokia E71 is tiny for example, about 3/4 the size of a 9volt battery.

However i'd hope it would be something more like a MacMini replacement with interchangable MXM graphics

I hope it's a new, aluminum power supply. If Apple has some sense they'll make a universal one for all 3 laptop models. Saves costs and inventory. And if you happen to own a MB and a MBP, saves confusion too.

Locker · Sep 22, 2008, 06:07 PM

I like this explanation - perhaps it is a rather comical new code name! We know what apple are like at poking fun at Microsoft...

Jak3 · Sep 22, 2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locker

I like this explanation - perhaps it is a rather comical new code name! We know what apple are like at poking fun at Microsoft...

that's awesome!

SirOmega · Sep 22, 2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locker

I like this explanation - perhaps it is a rather comical new code name! We know what apple are like at poking fun at Microsoft...

Hey, combined with a lower price ($899, $799?), the new macbooks could be the brick to sail through Microsoft's "Windows".

paulinhadrp · Sep 22, 2008, 06:12 PM

Brick???
What the hell...

But really.. all I wanted was for Apple to use the same material they used in the new Nano, and make colored Macbooks... like PINK!!

Seriously... didn't they have great response with the colored iMacs and iBooks???

FF_productions · Sep 22, 2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locker

I like this explanation - perhaps it is a rather comical new code name! We know what apple are like at poking fun at Microsoft...

That's a pretty good explanation I must admit.

ariza910 · Sep 22, 2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locker

I like this explanation - perhaps it is a rather comical new code name! We know what apple are like at poking fun at Microsoft...

Yup - thats exactly what I thought of when I heard the code name 'brick'. A 'brick' through 'windows' as in a windows killer.

Not sure what a 'windows killer' product will be. Possibly a great laptop form factor for the next MacBook or possibly a tablet or tablet/laptop hybrid?

If the brick name reflects its form factor it might be an Apple wifi home server running a consumer version of OSX Server. That would be awesome for managing iTunes and TimeMachine backups.

nicknack70 · Sep 24, 2008, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locker

I like this explanation - perhaps it is a rather comical new code name! We know what apple are like at poking fun at Microsoft...

Very cool and very convincing to me.

About breaking windows... Does anyone remember the final sequence of the famous 1984 Apple ad? The hammer breaking a screen... the brick breaking a Window...

maybe we'll see something completely different, but in my fantasy I can already see the keynote startup movie.

cantthinkofone · 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReef

^ Return of the Pismo? Modular drive bays?

Brick…might also mean we are finally getting a G5 notebook.

http://www.rkdigital.net/news/17085pBookG5.jpg

I have money ready

viccles · Sep 22, 2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cantthinkofone

I have money ready

I want one of those!

They look very portable and something I could take to university

Compile 'em all · Sep 22, 2008, 06:12 PM

*legit info ahead*

the new macbook wont come with a power supply. Just a cable. The power "brick" won't be there anymore.

Pandaboots · 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReef

^ Return of the Pismo? Modular drive bays?

Brick…might also mean we are finally getting a G5 notebook.

http://www.rkdigital.net/news/17085pBookG5.jpg

best picture ever..where's the elevator? Anyway, brick as in tablet is my guess. Goes along with the whole "product shift" possibly hurting Apple's bottom line from their last conference call.

The tablet mac will be here soon..it replaces the macbook and changes computers forever (like the ipod and iphone changed things). Physical keyboards and mice will be so 2007 after this thing is released...

Doodledoo · Sep 22, 2008, 06:15 PM

BRIC - Brazil, Russia, India, China. Four important emerging markets. We're going to be seeing a significantly lower new price point!

Also aluminium. Lmao.

Sep 22, 2008, 05:57 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	MacBook 'Brick' Codename Speculation There's been some speculation amongst the mac web about a codename ("Brick") associated with the upcoming MacBook update. The name originates from 9to5Mac, apparently based on the same Asian sources as the "rainbow" iPod Nanos. The "rainbow" iPod nano rumors were apparently misinterpreted as multi-colored individual iPods, but in retrospect, it seems the term instead related to the colors of the rainbow that the new iPod nano are now available in. Since then, the site has been told that the new MacBook update will be 'all about the Brick'. The exact meaning of which is left up for debate. Some are speculating that it is a completely separate device, but based on 9to5's reports it seems clear it has to do specifically with the MacBook which is also rumored to have a glass touchpad. Article Link

Sep 22, 2008, 05:58 PM	#2
crazzyeddie macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida, USA	More sharp edges instead of the curvier Macbook Air design? The current Macbook is a blend between the MBA and MBP in terms of design, so maybe they are going for a more aggressive look? __________________ MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz 4GB DDR3 RAM 32GB iPod Touch

Sep 22, 2008, 06:00 PM	#3
Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the table with countless relatives	"Brick" usually has rather poor connotations. I'm surprised to hear the name used this way. The heaviest Mac ever? __________________ "You've just been abducted, of course you need crepes!" -- Walter Bishop

Sep 22, 2008, 06:01 PM	#5
Cleve macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	More speculation here it is macbook related http://9to5mac.com/brick

Sep 22, 2008, 06:04 PM	#6
DukeSnyd macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2007	brick better not stand for a dud of a product, i need a new MB __________________ Macbook 2.0 c2d, 7200rpm hdd, 3g ram, Time Capsule, 4g iPod Nano, 2g iPod Shuffle

Sep 22, 2008, 06:00 PM	#4
typerlover macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2007	Brick, probably just going to be all one piece of aluminum is all it means.

Sep 22, 2008, 06:01 PM	#7
Phrasikleia macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Over there------->	Something modular? Bricks are things that connect together to form some kind of composite. __________________ I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said I don't know. --Mark Twain My gallery.

Sep 22, 2008, 06:02 PM	#8
TheReef macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia	^ Return of the Pismo? Modular drive bays? Brick…might also mean we are finally getting a G5 notebook. __________________ Mac mini '09 - 13" MacBook Pro

Sep 22, 2008, 06:03 PM	#9
alana22 macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle	Please let it be a "macbook touch" tablet type thing. All I need is a larger touchscreen device with 1 USB port and I'm set __________________ love is love

Sep 22, 2008, 06:04 PM	#11
cRuNcHiE macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2007	My guess would be that the Macbook wont need the 'brick' power supply any more. I've noticed more and more devices coming with smaller transformers. The one for my nokia E71 is tiny for example, about 3/4 the size of a 9volt battery. However i'd hope it would be something more like a MacMini replacement with interchangable MXM graphics

Sep 22, 2008, 06:07 PM	#14
Locker macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Staffordshire, UK	I like this explanation - perhaps it is a rather comical new code name! We know what apple are like at poking fun at Microsoft...

Sep 22, 2008, 06:12 PM	#17
paulinhadrp macrumors member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southfield, MI	Brick??? What the hell... But really.. all I wanted was for Apple to use the same material they used in the new Nano, and make colored Macbooks... like PINK!! Seriously... didn't they have great response with the colored iMacs and iBooks??? __________________ I want every product to be made in pink... I promise to buy them all.

Sep 22, 2008, 06:12 PM	#23
Compile 'em all macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1	legit info ahead the new macbook wont come with a power supply. Just a cable. The power "brick" won't be there anymore.

Sep 22, 2008, 06:15 PM	#25
Doodledoo macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008	BRIC - Brazil, Russia, India, China. Four important emerging markets. We're going to be seeing a significantly lower new price point! Also aluminium. Lmao.

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