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Unibody concept migrating into iPods?
Unibody concept migrating into iPods?
Apple may be exploring the concept of a unibody iPod, a freshly-exposed patent application implies. Apple began incorporating unibody designs into its products in October of last year, with the introduction of new MacBooks and MacBook Pros. The production technology is said to make ...
Docking Station for the 15" Unibody MacBook Pro - New Products! by Olympic Controls Corp./ BookEndz
bookendzdocks.com — Specifications: BookEndz Docking Station compatible with the latest 15" unibody Apple MacBook Pro released in October 2008.... The Docking Station replicates all the connectors and ports from the left side of the 15" MacBook Pro and routes the connectors ... (more) Docking Station for the 15" Unibody MacBook Pro - New ...
Apple Patent Implies iPod to Get a Unibody [Patents]
Apple Patent Implies iPod to Get a Unibody [Patents]
i.gizmodo.com — Last October, Apple started using unibody designs in their MacBook and MacBook Pro. A newly uncovered patent... suggests that the next product to incorporate this aluminum case may be the iPod. The patent shows that the iPod's new casing will be carved ... (more) Apple Patent Implies iPod to Get a Unibody [Patents]
Bookendz Docking Station Now Available for Unibody MacBook & Macbook Pro
Bookendz Docking Station Now Available for Unibody MacBook & Macbook Pro
chipchick.com — The BookEndz Docking Station has added to their line new models that are now compatible with the... 13″ Unibody Apple MacBook and 15″ MacBook Pro both released late last year. For those who may not be familiar with these docking ... (more) Bookendz Docking Station Now Available for Unibody ...
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Apple Patent Implies iPod to Get a Unibody [Patents]
Gizmodo — ... However, having it made out of one block of sheet metal would reduce the costs of creating it. Does this also mean it'll be cheaper for consumers as well? Please, Apple, let it be so. [iPodNN] ...

Apple To Unveil Unibody iPod Classic?
GEARFUSE — ... , appearing to be made out of one uniform piece, rather than a separate front and rear unit. This could only mean one thing. Thinner, stronger devices for all. Pretty groovy in our book. Link

Apple iPods to get the unibody treatment?
Tech Ticker — ... other Apple devices is not surprising at all. A new patent filed by Apple reveals that the iPod range will too get the advantages of unibody construction. Though we have no idea if Apple is going for the whole aluminized iPod range but the figure clearly shows that iPod Classic is one of the first music devices destined to get the makeover. The patent says it will use sheet metal for the casing for reducing costs thus making the device thin, sturdy and light. [Via iPodNN] Advertisement: Samsung Hub ...

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