Apple Researching a Matte Black Finish for MacBooks

[Daniel L]

Matte Black 16" MBP with new M-series processor and miniLED display would be an instant buy

 

[HiRez]

Hope it's more black than the photo, which is clearly gray, not black. "Space Gray" was cool for a while, but I'm over it. I even ordered my new M1 MacBook Air in gold to get away from it, something I never thought I'd do.

 

[MaxLeopold]

I want a Revival of the illuminated Apple Logo on the Lid (!)

 

[femike]

That old black plastic macbook I still prefer today, even over the current design of todays macbooks.

 

[JGIGS]

Well hello Beautiful.

 

[Think creative]

I want this and then I'll still slap Dbrand skins on it (top, bottom, palm rest) to keep from chipping.

 

[buckwheet]

This is unnecessary BS. Quality anodization of aluminum is extremely durable and looks great. Bicycle component manufacturers figured this out 30 years ago. If Chris King can do it, so can Apple.

Well, except that the top panel of a laptop is regularly in contact with hands and wrists, transferring oils, which can degrade the surface. I'd imagine that's a pretty significant consideration. I had a 2016 15" MBP that got really worn, really quickly. Fortunately, the keyboard also failed and they replaced the top-panel under warranty, so I was able to get it fixed.
On top of that, of course, Apple will be going for something really niche and unique... The kind of surface they're describing would be something you'd have to see in person to appreciate, I'd imagine.

 

[AppleFan22]

A very welcome concept for someone who works in theatre! always like having my devices as dark as possible so they're harder to see!

 

[dragoon2745]

Finally a laptop that absorbs light. Mine emits light like crazy...

 

[Jimmy James]

InB4 scuffgate.

 

[Unity451]

Black Laptops Matter

All Laptops matter.

 

[R3k]

Interesting, though I care more to have user upgradable RAM like in the old days.

Apple Silicon. System on a chip. Time to let go.

 

[Cosmosent]

Tim Cook's Apple tends to prioritize Low-Hanging Fruit, so I suspect this will actually get released !

 

[cb3]

Matte Black looks nice.

 

[Zhanming12]

I want my Mac as black as TC's autumn collection

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Anyone know what jacket he's wearing in that photo? Really liking the look.

 

[hot-gril]

I think Apple has finally heard all our prayers.

 

[Pupi]

Tim Cook's Apple tends to prioritize Low-Hanging Fruit, so I suspect this will actually get released !

You mean like switching their entire computer line to a traditionally mobile ARM architecture, with in-house chip design, and in the process creating class-leading performance? That kind of low-hanging fruit?

 

[Techwatcher]

I would get a MacBook again if this happens.

 

[Murphintosh]

Vanta Black would be a massive distraction. Instead of getting work done you’d be constantly mind ****ed.

And lose your laptop in the dark.

That's something I'd like to be unable to see.

 

[MacRumorUser78]

Nice! Talk about going stealth mode with your MacBook!

That will require radar absorbing material (RAM—another kind) like B2s.

 

[MacRumorUser78]

Apple has filed a patent application for an intense light-absorbant matte black finish for a range of products, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and MacBook (via Patently Apple).

The finish comprises an anodized layer that includes "randomly distributed light-absorbing features that are capable of absorbing visible light." The layer contains pores, "where color particles are infused within the pores." The resulting surface is a deep, intense matte black.


Article Link: Apple Researching a Matte Black Finish for MacBooks

All the TESLA buyers putting wraps on their cars will have to have one. Maybe you leave the Stealth Black MBP on the seat and no one will see it.

 

[aaronhead14]

I always drooled over the old black MacBooks! This would be great!

 

[scrapesleon]

Please no

 

[amartinez1660]

Heck, I definitely have no idea how complicated it is to make these things. In the 3D and Physically Based Rendering world, we just slide up the roughness value until it looks matte enough.

Edit: very curious to see how this would look.

 

[blazerunner]

Their priority should be to release either a 12" or 14" MacBook Pro with bezels like the 16"..... long overdue.