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Brick Update: Possible Leaked Photos, Price Points

Written on October 09, 2008 by Darrell Etherington and 8 people have commented

A number of photos of what are supposedly new MacBook and MacBook Pro aluminum cases have begun to surface.
Yesterday, Engadget posted a picture of a MacBook Pro case in keeping with rumors of a new production process.  The photo originated at a Chinese site, which lends credence to the possibility that they are real, since [...]

Update: More “Brick” Rumors, Nvidia MacBook GPUs

Written on October 06, 2008 by Darrell Etherington and 9 people have commented

A few days ago we posted a story about the much-sensationalized upcoming Apple mystery product, “The Brick.”  While there is still no definite word regarding what it actually is, 9to5mac is now reporting that a “reliable” source has lead them to believe that “The Brick” is not a product at all, but rather a production [...]

The “Brick”: Game Changer or Niche Product Without a Market?

Written on October 03, 2008 by Darrell Etherington and 8 people have commented

The internets are currently abuzz with rumors of a new, genre-bending product due out of Cupertino, possibly at the speculated October Mac event.
Though most agree it likely isn’t a building material to be used with mortar in the construction of buildings, there are a number of different theories about what the “Brick” in fact could [...]