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macrumors.com - 11/12/2008
Apple to Adopt Carbon Fiber for Lighter MacBook Air?
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AppleInsider claims that Apple has been looking into substituting carbon fiber parts for aluminum in an effort to make the MacBook Air even lighter than it presently is. Apple enthusiastically claimed ownership to the world's thinnest...
Apple may turn to carbon fiber for lighter MacBook Air
appleinsider.com - 11/11/2008
Apple may turn to carbon fiber for lighter MacBook Air
— appleinsider.com — Apple enthusiastically claimed ownership to the world's thinnest notebook earlier this year with the introduction of the... MacBook Air, but is rumored to be unsatisfied with the system's weight, which it now hopes to drop below 3 pounds. (more) Apple may turn to carbon fiber for lighter MacBook Air

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Fake / Prototype Macbook Air - Mac Forums
forums.macrumors.com - 11/18/2008
Fake / Prototype Macbook Air - Mac Forums
— forums.macrumors.com — I recently picked up a used Macbook Air 1.6 The bottom case is black without any markings... on it. Computer does boot up, but the battery has swollen and distorted the case. I removed the bottom of the case and pulled the battery with thoughts of ... (more) Fake / Prototype Macbook Air - Mac Forums

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Apple delays entry MacBook Air till after Thanksgiving
appleinsider.com - 11/5/2008
Apple delays entry MacBook Air till after Thanksgiving
— appleinsider.com — Apple is apologizing to customers this week who had placed orders for its new entry-level NVIDIA-based MacBook... Airs, explaining that due to an unforeseen issue, it's unlikely to deliver those systems until shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday. (more) Apple delays entry MacBook Air till after Thanksgiving

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Rumored: Apple to Make Lighter MacBook Air?
Mobile Whack — ... turn to reality. Carbon fiber is an extremely lightweight material, being at the same time exceptionally strong. Only by just replacing the lower case, the new Macbook Air could weigh 2.78 pounds or lower. Well again we’ll just have to wait and see. via macrumors Tags: ...

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