Two-Tone MacBooks and a Questionable MacBook Video

MacRumors · Oct 10, 2008, 12:39 PM

With only four days until Apple's "notebook" media event, the rumor mill continues to ramp up.

9to5mac claims that the laptop pictured on Apple's event invitation does not represent the new MacBook. Instead, they believe that the new MacBook will retain an outer plastic design while incorporating an aluminum inner frame. They describe the final product as "two tone" and expect the new MacBook to come in black at a minimum.

Meanwhile, we're confused by the antics of taiwanese site Apple.pro. The site has been the source of multiple case images claiming to be the MacBook Pro and MacBook. The MacBook Pro casing was also "confirmed" to be real by AppleInsider.

The site has now posted a video of what is claimed to be the new MacBook but looks identical to the current MacBook Air with the exception of the name ("MacBook") stamped on the bezel. In fact, the video doesn't even match up with photos they published two days ago which show a similar case, but with the power button in a different location. The video is being mirrored on YouTube video (via Adflow). Due to all these discrepancies, it's hard to accept that this video is legitimate.

All should be revealed on Tuesday, October 14th when Apple will be launching their new laptops at special media event.

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Eidorian · Oct 10, 2008, 12:41 PM

The two-tone dual material info has been floating around. Wonder how it'll look. The child of the iMac and MacBook?

lostngone · Oct 10, 2008, 12:42 PM

Something is definitely fishy about that video...

derryquinn · Oct 10, 2008, 12:43 PM

@Apple.pro guys

WTF?

salvatorereda · 05:57 AM

I hope they price it right. Market lost 600 points yesterday.
My students cant get aide anymore and there taking the term off.

Also:
Where's the tablet?

DYER · Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM

i agree that video is iffy to say the least mind you they dont show the thickness much do they so it could have the same basic form factor

fanbrain · Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM

Were the Ti PowerBook's not two-tone?

What would the purpose of the aluminum frame and plastic outer shell be? Weight savings?

puffnstuff · Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM

go to ifixit buy a macbook bezel take off the macbook air bezel install macbool bezel

Now you have Macbook that looks like an Air

dueweke1697 · 12:48 PM

i cant actually believe apple would ever release a two-tone macbook

David G. · Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM

That video has fake written all over it.

ChrisN · Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM

Calling sheninigans on that video, like the article said it looks like a Macbook Air without the word air written on.

ChrisN

bassproguy07 · 12:48 PM

that video screams MBA why else would they cover the keyboard?? this isnt even front page worthy, it is that bad! If I had a new macbook before anyone else did I would be posting that **** up everywhere...no one has ****!

MacinJosh · Oct 10, 2008, 12:46 PM

Eww, fat bezel...

g4cubed · Oct 10, 2008, 12:46 PM

My question about the video is why there is a sheet of paper over the keyboard?

Masquerade · Oct 10, 2008, 12:46 PM

clean and polished like it

rstansby · Oct 10, 2008, 12:47 PM

That video is fake. I definitely think its an Airbook.

puffnstuff · Oct 10, 2008, 12:47 PM

a user posted this yesturday. He should be credited because this is late news

OBL · Oct 10, 2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostngone

Something is definitely fishy about that video...

Agree.

mainstreetmark · Oct 10, 2008, 12:48 PM

Looks like it'd be hard to type with that protective keyboard layer in place, there.

SirOmega · Oct 10, 2008, 12:48 PM

I just want a 13" Al MB. Tuesday cant get here fast enough.

The General · Oct 10, 2008, 12:49 PM

It's a MacBook Air with the keyboard covered by paper.

Mr Maui · Oct 10, 2008, 12:49 PM

Obvious fake. Especially since they kept the keyboard are covered and did not zoom back on the computer or turn it around or close cover. JMO.

Bengt77 · Oct 10, 2008, 12:50 PM

The duo theme (two materials, two colours) doesn't sound too thrilling to me. I'd rather like it to be aluminium (with plastic keys for the keyboard, of course), period. But then again, who knows how beautiful Apple has made them?!

For now, I voted negative...

mobilehaathi · Oct 10, 2008, 12:51 PM

Video is BS. They're probably just looking to get more hits on the site.

FJ218700 · Oct 10, 2008, 12:51 PM

return of the two-toned Ti?

Oct 10, 2008, 12:39 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Two-Tone MacBooks and a Questionable MacBook Video With only four days until Apple's "notebook" media event, the rumor mill continues to ramp up. 9to5mac claims that the laptop pictured on Apple's event invitation does not represent the new MacBook. Instead, they believe that the new MacBook will retain an outer plastic design while incorporating an aluminum inner frame. They describe the final product as "two tone" and expect the new MacBook to come in black at a minimum. Meanwhile, we're confused by the antics of taiwanese site Apple.pro. The site has been the source of multiple case images claiming to be the MacBook Pro and MacBook. The MacBook Pro casing was also "confirmed" to be real by AppleInsider. The site has now posted a video of what is claimed to be the new MacBook but looks identical to the current MacBook Air with the exception of the name ("MacBook") stamped on the bezel. In fact, the video doesn't even match up with photos they published two days ago which show a similar case, but with the power button in a different location. The video is being mirrored on YouTube video (via Adflow). Due to all these discrepancies, it's hard to accept that this video is legitimate. All should be revealed on Tuesday, October 14th when Apple will be launching their new laptops at special media event. Article Link

Oct 10, 2008, 12:41 PM	#2
Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	The two-tone dual material info has been floating around. Wonder how it'll look. The child of the iMac and MacBook? __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 chobimaru Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

Oct 10, 2008, 12:43 PM	#4
derryquinn macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tullamore, Ireland	@Apple.pro guys WTF? __________________ Proud Owner of a Collector's Edition* Aluminium MacBook* For those moments when SATA-I simply isn't good enough

Oct 10, 2008, 12:44 PM	#5
salvatorereda macrumors member Join Date: May 2007	I hope they price it right. Market lost 600 points yesterday. My students cant get aide anymore and there taking the term off. Also: Where's the tablet? Last edited by Knox : Oct 24, 2008 at 05:57 AM.

Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM	#7
fanbrain macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So. UT	Were the Ti PowerBook's not two-tone? What would the purpose of the aluminum frame and plastic outer shell be? Weight savings? __________________ Keeping Apple debt-free since 1983.

Oct 10, 2008, 12:42 PM	#3
lostngone macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anchorage	Something is definitely fishy about that video...

Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM	#6
DYER macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2008	i agree that video is iffy to say the least mind you they dont show the thickness much do they so it could have the same basic form factor

Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM	#8
puffnstuff macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2008	go to ifixit buy a macbook bezel take off the macbook air bezel install macbool bezel Now you have Macbook that looks like an Air __________________ iBook G4, Macbook, iPod touch 1g SOON: MBA Tablet

Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM	#9
dueweke1697 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2008	i cant actually believe apple would ever release a two-tone macbook __________________ "Every one wants a MacBook Pro because they're so bitchin'." Steve Jobs __MBP 2.2 GHZ, 4 GB RAM___iPhone 3g (8gb)__iPod (30gb)__ Last edited by dueweke1697 : Oct 10, 2008 at 12:48 PM. Reason: nevermind

Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM	#10
David G. macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Great State of Alaska	That video has fake written all over it. __________________ "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people." "Si vis pacem, para bellum." - "If you wish for peace, prepare for war"

Oct 10, 2008, 12:45 PM	#11
ChrisN macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Demarest, NJ	Calling sheninigans on that video, like the article said it looks like a Macbook Air without the word air written on. ChrisN __________________ 24" iMac Alu 2.8GHz, 13" MacBook White 2.0GHz, 8Gb iPhone 1st gen day 1, 8Gb iPhone 3G, 8GB iPod Nano 4G Orange.

Oct 10, 2008, 12:46 PM	#12
bassproguy07 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Katy, TX	that video screams MBA why else would they cover the keyboard?? this isnt even front page worthy, it is that bad! If I had a new macbook before anyone else did I would be posting that ** up everywhere...no one has *! __________________ white macbook, 30 GB video ipod, 8gb iPhone 3G twitter: bassproguy07 Last edited by bassproguy07 : Oct 10, 2008 at 12:48 PM. Reason: good ol typo*

Oct 10, 2008, 12:46 PM	#13
MacinJosh macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2006	Eww, fat bezel...

Oct 10, 2008, 12:46 PM	#14
g4cubed macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004	My question about the video is why there is a sheet of paper over the keyboard?

Oct 10, 2008, 12:46 PM	#15
Masquerade macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2007	clean and polished like it

Oct 10, 2008, 12:47 PM	#16
rstansby macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	That video is fake. I definitely think its an Airbook.

Oct 10, 2008, 12:48 PM	#19
mainstreetmark macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL	Looks like it'd be hard to type with that protective keyboard layer in place, there. __________________ iTunesRegistry.com <-- v3.0 Now Playing

Oct 10, 2008, 12:48 PM	#20
SirOmega macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2006	I just want a 13" Al MB. Tuesday cant get here fast enough.

Oct 10, 2008, 12:49 PM	#21
The General macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2006	It's a MacBook Air with the keyboard covered by paper. __________________  iPhone 3G S⃣ www.twitter.com/tedroddy

Oct 10, 2008, 12:49 PM	#22
Mr Maui macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002	Fake! Obvious fake. Especially since they kept the keyboard are covered and did not zoom back on the computer or turn it around or close cover. JMO. __________________ *UPCOMING APPLE PRODUCTS - The NEW "iWantItAll" and "iWantItNow"* Big brother Gates is watchin' ... an' he ain't likin' ... 8.5% market share!

Oct 10, 2008, 12:50 PM	#23
Bengt77 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Behind my Mac.	The duo theme (two materials, two colours) doesn't sound too thrilling to me. I'd rather like it to be aluminium (with plastic keys for the keyboard, of course), period. But then again, who knows how beautiful Apple has made them?! For now, I voted negative... __________________ • Computer: MacBook CE unibody 2,4GHz • iPods: iPod nano 4G 8GB, iPod 5G 60GB • Sound: ATH-A900Ti, ATH-AD900, SE530 & SE210 • Use MRoogle!

Oct 10, 2008, 12:51 PM	#24
mobilehaathi macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Earth	Video is BS. They're probably just looking to get more hits on the site. __________________ 15" MBP, 2.5 GHz Penryn, 4GB RAM/Fedora 7 Box + Samsung 226cw/8GB iPod Touch/60GB iPod Video

Oct 10, 2008, 12:51 PM	#25
FJ218700 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blue Dot, Red State	return of the two-toned Ti? __________________ Lab: 3.0 ghz octo MP Mobile: 1.33 ghz 12' PB twitter.com/Dr_H twitter.com/TapeSlave

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