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Two-Tone MacBooks and a Questionable MacBook Video
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Eww, two colors. I really don't like it. It wouldn't matter if the new MacBook looks like a thicker MacBook Air. After all, it has a good style. 
I remember that Steve Jobs said that this black MBA keyboard is "the best they ever made", so I expect it will be present on the new MacBook aswell. The MacBook Pro however, should get something more professional.
I remember that Steve Jobs said that this black MBA keyboard is "the best they ever made", so I expect it will be present on the new MacBook aswell. The MacBook Pro however, should get something more professional.If the new Macbook is half plastic, half aluminum, I will not buy it. That being said, I don't think they will be. It would completely go against their eco-friendly approach to all of their products. I am predicting a streamlined all-aluminum look for the entire notebook range and the "pro" being dropped from the MBP.
I'd be fine with this as long as it still contains the "pro" hardware. I can't stand the LCDs on the current line of MBs, not to mention the awful graphics hardware.
Here is my take on why the video is fake.
1. Color in video is bland like it is not even shot correctly.
2. why would they have the keyboard covered.
3. I make videos, with the right software, you can overlay the same color to:
a. Block out the Air part
b. Give it a macbook name.
All you have to do is photoshop MACBOOK onto the same color background as whatever computer you are using. overlay the logo on top of the location of the existing logo, then with some playing on the filter blending, combine the 2 pictures to be seemless as one. I know, I do it all the time with our worship videos (combine 2 pictures to make them look as one). Adobe Premiere Elements does that quite nicely actually.
I learned it how to do that from the following book:
Also, isn't that the song for the macbook air? Why go through all this trouble.....
1. Color in video is bland like it is not even shot correctly.
2. why would they have the keyboard covered.
3. I make videos, with the right software, you can overlay the same color to:
a. Block out the Air part
b. Give it a macbook name.
All you have to do is photoshop MACBOOK onto the same color background as whatever computer you are using. overlay the logo on top of the location of the existing logo, then with some playing on the filter blending, combine the 2 pictures to be seemless as one. I know, I do it all the time with our worship videos (combine 2 pictures to make them look as one). Adobe Premiere Elements does that quite nicely actually.
I learned it how to do that from the following book:
Also, isn't that the song for the macbook air? Why go through all this trouble.....
I could be wrong, but I can think of three reasons. The first is price. I think the price of metals, in general, has gone up significantly over the past few years. Only using aluminum where it's necessary could allow Apple to shave a few dollars off.
Second, if engineers were trying to fix the "splintering plastic" problem of the current generation of MacBooks, they would only need to place metal in certain areas: the palm rest, along the ports, beside speakers and fan, etc. This would mean a metal inside.
Third, plastic allows for better wireless reception. The iBook and MacBook series are known for having much better Wi-Fi reception than their Pro counterparts.
But, hey, we'll find out on Tuesday if we're wrong
Ignoring the logo, the mac in the video looks exactly like the MB Air to my eyes. EXCEPT for the colour of the piece of rubber between the two hinges. In the video it is almost white on the real air it is medium-grey.
You and MANY others!
90 negative votes anyone...?
If they do half plastic Macbooks then they are forcing yo buy Pros
Didn't read the whole thread so I'm sorry if this is a double post.
Seems like Apple.pro is just spitting out useless stuff now to get as many hits as possible. Their first "leak" seemed legit but the other one is a bit so-and-so.. They even said that we wouldn't see any notebook updates and no event until at least November and then the event comes out a day or two later.
Hmm..
However.. I don't care that much about the leaks now that I know the new machines will come next week!
Seems like Apple.pro is just spitting out useless stuff now to get as many hits as possible. Their first "leak" seemed legit but the other one is a bit so-and-so.. They even said that we wouldn't see any notebook updates and no event until at least November and then the event comes out a day or two later.
Hmm..
However.. I don't care that much about the leaks now that I know the new machines will come next week!
Well, the original ibooks and imacs were two-tone, as well as the new imacs. It wouldnt be unlike apple to take and esthetical rather than practical approach to thier macbook design. They've tried that in the past.
I just hope that they get away from the cheap plastic casings. Miy ibook was scratched up badly in the first few months of use.
Trackpad Rumor
There's a rumor that the new MacBook's will have a glass trackpad, the question is... What keyboard would you use! LOL
There's a rumor that the new MacBook's will have a glass trackpad, the question is... What keyboard would you use! LOL
Why would Apple use the same music from the MacBook Air commercial?
This is definitely not real.
This is definitely not real.
uhhh that song was put in by whoever took the video. It's not supposed to be an official commercial/video.
I'm wondering why this video wasn't just disregarded as soon as MacRumors saw it. The video has no credibilty what so ever, according to pictures of the new MacBook casing, the power button is higher and more to the left. You can even see the thickness of the machine from the shadow it casts. the shape also consists to the same lines as the Air. Also, the "Air" text has just been covered over by a duplicate layer in After Effects or similar programme. If you look to the left also, check out the bottom of a MacBook Air case. It's a dissembled Air in the video covered by a piece of paper.Bloody stupid. their site should have no credibility from now on.
'flares out slightly'
It only occurred to me to say something because I watched the video on a MacBook Air, and the video of the thing I was watching doesn't seem to perfectly match the device I've been happily using these past six months. Like I said: it could be a fake, but the bevel edge appears to be slightly wider at the top (the camera-end) than at the bottom (the hinge-end), like the old iBooks. See attachments.
Because the distortion is not consistent through the entire video, only on the sides, I don't think it's a lens artifact or a trick of the light. It could be Premiere-ified; cheers to whoever took the time to be consistent on both sides. But it's not a simple video of a MacBook Air.
I agree that there appears to be a suspicious gap after the "MacBook" badge.
I can't speak for RichardH1, but for myself I had nothing to do with the video. First-time MacRumors caller, long-time MacRumors listener. If it's important for you to verify this, let me know.
It only occurred to me to say something because I watched the video on a MacBook Air, and the video of the thing I was watching doesn't seem to perfectly match the device I've been happily using these past six months. Like I said: it could be a fake, but the bevel edge appears to be slightly wider at the top (the camera-end) than at the bottom (the hinge-end), like the old iBooks. See attachments.
Because the distortion is not consistent through the entire video, only on the sides, I don't think it's a lens artifact or a trick of the light. It could be Premiere-ified; cheers to whoever took the time to be consistent on both sides. But it's not a simple video of a MacBook Air.
I agree that there appears to be a suspicious gap after the "MacBook" badge.
I can't speak for RichardH1, but for myself I had nothing to do with the video. First-time MacRumors caller, long-time MacRumors listener. If it's important for you to verify this, let me know.
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OMG! I've had a white piece of paper covering my PB keyboard for years. I knew I should've patented that idea
Dang it!
Dang it!