So, Apple finally admits that using aluminum was a stupid idea. Other companies were using alloys for laptop cases for decades, now Apple decided to join them. Better late than never, I guess.
How was it stupid? Aluminum is a lightweight metal and yet strong. It is also highly recyclable.
And from Apple's perspective, it being metal and acting as an external heatsink is a bonus for them to get things as thin as possible.![]()
So, Apple finally admits that using aluminum was a stupid idea. Other companies were using alloys for laptop cases for decades, now Apple decided to join them. Better late than never, I guess.
So, Apple finally admits that using aluminum was a stupid idea. Other companies were using alloys for laptop cases for decades, now Apple decided to join them. Better late than never, I guess.
So, Apple finally admits that using aluminum was a stupid idea. Other companies were using alloys for laptop cases for decades, now Apple decided to join them. Better late than never, I guess.
I believe this signals a move that future products will start with the T- designation to them as soon as they acquire Cyberdyne.
Damn, I also thought "Terminator X".
These characteristic properties are:
- High Yield Strength
- High Hardness
- Superior Strength/Weight Ratio
- Superior Elastic Limit
- High Corrosion Resistance
- High Wear-Resistance
- Unique Acoustical Properties
One thing this alloy will not be good for is electrical conduction. It is the strict crystalline structure of metal that gives it is good conductivity. However, I do not know how permeable this will be to EM signals. Presumably, if it is better than aluminum, it would be preferable in making device cases out of this as they would get better reception.
This would not solve the iphone antenna issue, as this solution would decrease the conductivity of the band and be counterproductive. However, they could potentially make an iphone out of this (a la the iphone 1's aluminum back) with less performance impact.