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Macbook redesign pics!!

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A thread strictly for you take on what the redesigns of the new macbook/ macbook pro will look like. On some other threads people have said that the nano colours for the macbook would be cool. Well what would these look like? Some of the photoshoped images look really cool and I'm just interested in seeing what others think they will look like.

*waiting to buy new macbook and getting sooooo excited!:D:apple:
 
I'd love to see some too. But one thing I know for sure...none of us will pinpoint the design, but when we see it for the first time (if we ever see it...hah) - we'll all be like "Wow, why didn't I think of that?" because the design will be so simple and intuitive.
 
I know one thing for sure, the MacBook is never going to be aluminium. Aluminium is less durable and is more expensive than plastic, giving Apple no reason to switch the current design, which in my opinion is the best looking computer they have ever made.
 
neiltc13 said:
I know one thing for sure, the MacBook is never going to be aluminium. Aluminium is less durable and is more expensive than plastic, giving Apple no reason to switch the current design, which in my opinion is the best looking computer they have ever made.
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I see far less cracked / scratched MBPs than I do MacBooks... I'd say aluminum is pretty durable, except for dents, but denting is better than cracking.
 
neiltc13 said:
I know one thing for sure, the MacBook is never going to be aluminium. Aluminium is less durable and is more expensive than plastic, giving Apple no reason to switch the current design, which in my opinion is the best looking computer they have ever made.
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if it is less durable, why did Apple replace the plastics in the iMacs, Mac Pros (Power Macs), MacBook Pros (PowerBooks), iPod Shuffles, iPod Nanos, and iPod Classics with aluminium?
 
Scarlet Fever said:
if it is less durable, why did Apple replace the plastics in the iMacs, Mac Pros (Power Macs), MacBook Pros (PowerBooks), iPod Shuffles, iPod Nanos, and iPod Classics with aluminium?
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iMac and Mac Pro doesn't really matter because they are rarely moved, but we've seen that Apple is ditching the aluminium in iPhone in order to make cost savings. Apple made a huge design error with all of the recent iPods in my opinion as the 2G iPod nano is the best example of their MP3 player design. Oh well, people keep buying them regardless of that.
 
neiltc13 said:
I know one thing for sure, the MacBook is never going to be aluminium. ...
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Bookmarking this quote for future use! Age-old wisdom says "never say NEVER!" I'm sure Apple isn't going to design a line of notebooks around any one person's opinion, especially since so many find the aluminum a much better looking and more durable material. As far as expense, an aluminum case doesn't cost significantly more than plastic, especially in large quantities. The truth is, no one "knows one thing for sure" when it comes to future products from ANY company.
 
Well if they were to switch it to aluminium, I bet they'd pair it with an ugly black keyboard. Apple have REALLY lost the plot with their design in the past couple of years.
 
It ain't gonna happen for a long time people.

Ps. This was a disappointing thread I was expecting the OP to have actually posted some mock pictures! :mad: ;)
 
Aluminum is far more durable than plastic. It's being used to replace steel. Also it doesn't scratch as easily as glossy, polished plastic. And you don't get ugly stains that you get on the white MacBook.

So Aluminum for the win!

@neiltc13: You're so negative. Try looking at the bright side - lots of people love Apples new design, including me!
 
Scarlet Fever said:
if it is less durable, why did Apple replace the plastics in the iMacs, Mac Pros (Power Macs), MacBook Pros (PowerBooks), iPod Shuffles, iPod Nanos, and iPod Classics with aluminium?
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Because Apple got into a lot of trouble by not meeting some of the Energy Star requirements...that's also why they use glass now...
 
I love when people try and say aluminum bends easy. Maybe in a pop can, but my mac is in and out of my backpack all day, it stays in there with books and peripherals and such, I once stepped on it with the heel of my foot when I got out of my bed in the morning and still *knock on wood* no dents/scratches/anything.

If aluminum is so weak why are aircraft made from it?
 
I think the aluminum used in aircraft is a *bit* thicker than a MPB. :)

Aluminum is stronger, but it can get dings like a car door. A light hairline scratch can sometimes be polished, a ding is near impossible to repair on a laptop.
 
chrono1081 said:
I love when people try and say aluminum bends easy. Maybe in a pop can, but my mac is in and out of my backpack all day, it stays in there with books and peripherals and such, I once stepped on it with the heel of my foot when I got out of my bed in the morning and still *knock on wood* no dents/scratches/anything.

If aluminum is so weak why are aircraft made from it?
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Aircrafts use it because it's light and relatively strong, however they use many other materials as well.

I think the MacBook will go Aluminum and will have a Black Keyboard, the Pro may get this as well to have some consistency throughout the line.
 
neiltc13 said:
...we've seen that Apple is ditching the aluminium in iPhone in order to make cost savings....
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They are using plastic on the iPhone for better reception, because the aluminum interferes with the antennas, especially the 3G antenna.
 
neiltc13 said:
iMac and Mac Pro doesn't really matter because they are rarely moved, but we've seen that Apple is ditching the aluminium in iPhone in order to make cost savings. Apple made a huge design error with all of the recent iPods in my opinion as the 2G iPod nano is the best example of their MP3 player design. Oh well, people keep buying them regardless of that.
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Cost savings? Please, Apple's getting just as much money in the 3G iPhone as the original. Better reception, especially when essential for GPS, is far more important.

neiltc13 said:
I know one thing for sure, the MacBook is never going to be aluminium. Aluminium is less durable and is more expensive than plastic, giving Apple no reason to switch the current design, which in my opinion is the best looking computer they have ever made.
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As far as the expensive idea goes, the iMac line hardly more expensive than the MacBook. If Apple is sacrificing money there for their green standards, it's sure to trickle down to the MacBook sooner or later.
 
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