Aluminum MacBook and MacBook Pros Spotted?

[Courtaj]

If that were a real photograph it would have had to been taken from a straight on angle by a different camera from a distance of at least 10 feet with a zoom of at least 10X or maybe 5X. and if that had happened the guy holding the iPhone would be in the shot.

What I want to know is, where the hell is the BANANA?

 

[BryanLyle]

Pfffff. A fake. Look at the trackpad: you can see the dock reflected on the glass. I don't see a dock on the desktop...

Perhaps the dock is ON the trackpad

 

[dstrauss]

http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1920

Wait until Stevie J. has forensics blowup that sucker's picture and scan his thumbprint into the world-wide Apple database...he'll be toast 30 seconds later from the reality distortion field laser!

 

[Anonymous Freak]

Give me full size, non-proprietary ports or you can forget it.

Or just something smaller like DisplayPort or HDMI.

But keep the FireWire.

I agree. I hope it's DisplayPort. DisplayPort is small, only marginally wider than Apple's custom mini-DVI, but it's thinner.

I have no problem with FW400 going away, as long as the FW800 port stays. Realistically, nearly all FW400 devices have been either moved to FW800 or USB 2.0; so FW400 only needs to be there for older devices. And most of those you can use a FW800-to-FW400 cable on. (Only the old FireWire iPods and similar other devices with custom cables are a problem.)

 

[MrCrowbar]

Here's a little mockup I made. Basically a black Macbook with the top case made of aluminum. Doesn't look too bad and goes well with the silver 4G nano. Matte black with aluminum looks good.

 

[Courtaj]

Actually, you know what? The fact that the image on the monitor is not actually of the person who took the photograph of the laptop does not entail that the laptop is a fake. I could (theoretically) mock up a similar image (or even use the same one) and take a photo of my iBook. That would hardly prove that my iBook is a fake.

Would it?

Now let's talk about bricks.

 

[depulse]

The article mentioned a cross or hybrid between an MBA and MB for the new design. That, matched with more competitive pricing would bring more folks in I believe.

If you go to a best buy and look at not just the number, but diversity of brands and spec offerings in the realm of laptops and the fact that 90% of them are less than $900, then bounce over to the next aisle where the Macs are at, there is nothing that is sub-$1,000.

Make that $1,000 macbook tops tops tops, but don't start the consumer out at $1,000, start the macbooks at $699. That would be a terribly easy decision to make.

Since Apple is charging 1 dollar = 1 Euro here in Europe (i.e. a basic MacBook costs 990 Euros) and the stores are full of PC based laptops with core 2 dual processor, 2 GB RAM and 160 GB harddisk for 499 Euros (from name brands like HP and Fujitsu-Siemens) I think Apple has to lower their current prices significantly. Starting at 499 or maximum 699 for the MB seems reasonable.

I also think Apple wants to go into the Netbook area with a 299 or 399 Netbook, probably with a 9 inch screen.

 

[cantthinkofone]

macbooks with the look of a macbook pro, and firewire 800?

 

[DTphonehome]

OK, here's why I think it's fake: Why in the world would someone taking a pic of an unreleased laptop (possibly at his place of work, or even within Apple) turn on the iSight? He could lose his job. It doesn't add anything to the authenticity of the pic. Now, if you were faking a pic and you wanted someone to think you actually worked at Apple, it would make sense to put a dude wearing an Apple t-shirt on the screen. And I'm sure most people working at Apple headquarters don't walk around in Apple t-shirts all day. If this was taken in a store (where they do wear those shirts), it's way early to have the laptops in store, and the guy would practically guarantee losing his job if someone else saw him take the pic.

 

[tiguk]

Actually, you know what? The fact that the image on the monitor is not actually of the person who took the photograph of the laptop does not entail that the laptop is a fake. I could (theoretically) mock up a similar image (or even use the same one) and take a photo of my iBook. That would hardly prove that my iBook is a fake.

Would it?

Now let's talk about bricks.

Why would you "fake up" a real picture?

 

[Courtaj]

Why would you "fake up" a real picture?

Thankyou for your willingness to be the first to completely miss the point.

Next.

Oh, alright, I'll take your question seriously, then.

Well, umm, possibly just to giggle myself silly reading the ludicrous logical fallacies posted on threads like this one.

That's why.

Not that I would - note that I was speaking "theoretically."

Next next.

 

[Tosser]

Hey guys, MacRumors newbie here.

First off, in regards to the posted image, I personaly think this is real and not some sort of Photoshop / Render. (I say that because I use Photoshop every day and can spot fakes miles off! Also a dab hand at 3D.)

Be careful with such statements – it will come back and bite you in the arse

If you notice, the dock is the right way up for the user, not upside-down of which it would be if it was a reflection. This rules out the big 'fake' claims from people judging on first impressions.

Actually, the touchpad is supposed to be a screen a la the touch and iPhone.

iPhone/Touch has already shown the world how how acurate it can be when it comes to moving something. I ask any of you with one to load a large image and move it about on screen, and tell me how deadly accurate the movment is. It's only a slight bit of code to make to turn that into a trackpad with added bonuses. Hell, the iPhone screen is very, VERY slim and can display videos/images/whatever, so why not use that as a trackpad?

Er, that's what this fake is: It's all the rumours accumulated.

Would probably even fit in a current MacBook/Pro (with slight modifications) and sit flush with the body depth wise.

No it wouldn't. People have measured it, and it's not the same (exact) dimensions.

The image represents what alot of people have guessed. Black around the screen, Black keys on an alu body. Proportion wise and thinks lining up (edge of keyboard to the edge of the device, for example) are perfect and that to me cuts out a Photoshoped image attempt.

You realise that that only means it's a good photoshop (which it really isn't)?

You know that those pics on apple.com are rendered and not actual pictures, right?

I vote it's the real deal.

The picture has already been proven fake by numerous other people. However, that's not to say such a product couldn't be real. I pray that it isn't, though.

The only thing I can think of is moving the mouse about and accidently tapping a dock object could get very, very stressfull after a while, so I hope its an option and can keep the dock on screen instead.

Hmm. I wouldn't want a glossy trackpad. Secondly, it would add weight and complexity to have another screen. Thirdly, I really don't see any use for it.

I've used Windows all my life but used a Mac for the last 12 months and I am converted. Selling my PC and by the time I get the monies these new Macs should of been released (Mid October.)

Good luck with your endeavour.

EDIT: Forgive me if I am wrong, but that's a MacBook, not a pro? I say that because of the positioning of the DVD drive, and how close to the edge and central opening slot it is? Well, judging by looking at a current MacBook!

The rumour has it that with the new Macbooks will be aluminium as the MBP and that Apple will consolidate the laptop line-up, resulting in three models overall: Giving you, the consumer, even less choice. Welcome to the world of close to a vertical monopoly. Myself I will be moving to a Thinkpad next.

 

[ddTaylor]

They mean the physical size of the notebook.

It was sarcasm - and I dig your avatar, too.

 

[gadgetgirl85]

So if this MB & MBPs are in the wild and being delivered, does this mean that they will be released Tuesday?

Or will Apple release tomorrow?

Why would Apple wait for Oct. 14th if they are being delivered now?

I guess this means there will not be a special event, just a quiet release.

I like your theory! I said I wouldn't get excited before Tuesday next week, I guess I will now Set myself up for another sleepless night to be disappointed again!

 

[tiguk]

Thankyou for your willingness to be the first to completely miss the point.

Next.

Oh, alright, I'll take your question seriously, then.

Well, umm, possibly just to giggle myself silly reading the ludicrous logical fallacies posted on threads like this one.

That's why.

Not that I would - note that I was speaking "theoretically."

Next next.

Oh! Now I get you! If only you'd have said that originally eh?

Nice (quick) edit too. I was about to get narked at you for Version 1 of your post.

 

[puffnstuff]

I also think Apple wants to go into the Netbook area with a 299 or 399 Netbook, probably with a 9 inch screen.

I do not get the whole Apple is going to make an ultra cheap netbook deal. The emate was $800! They considered that to be their ultra cheap low cost portable notebook. It didn't have color screen and it ran on newton os. Do we really want that again?

 

[sangosimo]

I hope that it is a display port and not mini dvi

 

[brd2887]

Wait until its released, read reviews, then wait for the Rev B to come out and buy it, fully informed.

Some of us can't wait for reviews and a Rev B. I chose not to buy after the last MBP update, and wait for the redesign. My 3 year old PB G4 is dying as I type this. I Desperately need a new computer NOW.

 

[digitalbiker]

If that were a real photograph it would have had to been taken from a straight on angle by a different camera from a distance of at least 10 feet with a zoom of at least 10X or maybe 5X.

and if that had happened the guy holding the iPhone would be in the shot.

I might agree with you Peace but how are you determining the position of the camera that the person is holding relative to the isight camera on the laptop.

Obviously the photo of the laptop was taken from a camera positioned slightly above the the table that the laptop is setting on. The person is holding the camera below chest level. How do we know how high the camera is being held above the laptop.

We do not know the height of the person taking the picture or the height of the table which the laptop is sitting upon.

If the person were 5 feet tall holding the camera at a height of 3'6" and the table were 32" off the ground then I would say that would be about the right height.

You can't go by the persons relative position in the isight frame because the laptop screen might be slightly tilted from 90 degrees.

Besides even if the guy faked the image. The easiest way would be to take a picture of a current macbook pro with a point and shoot camera with photo booth turned on. Then use photoshop to doctor the external laptop design leaving the real screen image untouched. This would then look like a picture was being taken of a different laptop.

 

[Courtaj]

I do not get the whole Apple is going to make an ultra cheap netbook deal. The emate was $800! They considered that to be their ultra cheap low cost portable notebook. It didn't have color screen and it ran on newton os. Do we really want that again?

Newton OS. Oh, g-god. I'm exc-c-c-cited!

I've been waiting so long for a Mac Mini update that I need to check to make sure it's not running on Newton OS.

Come on, Apple. Mini update or banana-flavoured MacBooks NOW!

 

[Shnur]

Any MacBook pics?...
BlackBooks are out of market if they get in aluminium... or would they make them anyway?

 

[kyrow123]

Whether or not the new MB or MBP's contain really significant updates, I will be happy as they should lower the prices of the older models and I can grab a couple of those.

 

[Peace]

[snip]

I might agree with you Peace but how are you determining the position of the camera that the person is holding relative to the isight camera on the laptop.

Instinct Biker. Pure instinct.

Don't get me wrong I'm not saying that's not what the new Macs look like. It probably is. It's just that the "photo" is wrong.

 

[rockbigdave]

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Point taken. I'm only expressing my views and putting some form of explination to everything. I did say posibly and with some modding the screen might fit.

I know everything seen in the picture has most, if not all rumors accumulated into it (Alu, black keys, black screen outline and the likes) but could that not mean most of them rumors could be real?

Only time will tell. Personaly I like the look of it. Since the MBA, it was 50/50 Apple would keep the design somewhat flowing for future releases. All other brands do it.

 

[Ironduke]

I do not get the whole Apple is going to make an ultra cheap netbook deal. The emate was $800! They considered that to be their ultra cheap low cost portable notebook. It didn't have color screen and it ran on newton os. Do we really want that again?

then wasnt the right time with all the netbooks being released it appears now is