Comments on: Patent Watch: Apple Dreaming of Aluminum Unibody iPhones? http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/ More of everything iPhone and iPad Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:08:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Zaph http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-43923 Zaph Tue, 05 May 2009 19:42:14 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-43923 <p>@article- The concept art looks cool... but I would never wish for one of these over Apple's current offerings. If they could make an aluminum iPhone/iPod that's sleeker, more streamlined and not quite so industrial-looking, <em>then</em> I'll shell over $300 :-P</p> @article- The concept art looks cool… but I would never wish for one of these over Apple’s current offerings. If they could make an aluminum iPhone/iPod that’s sleeker, more streamlined and not quite so industrial-looking, then I’ll shell over $300 :-P

]]> By: Chris H. http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40483 Chris H. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:03:08 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40483 <p>Wow... I just almost drooled. Thinking of the thinness, fit and finish, and the sexy makes me feel like I'm gonna spew out buckets of saliva over a phone.</p> <p>It's a damn phone! Why am I so obsessed with this idea?</p> Wow… I just almost drooled. Thinking of the thinness, fit and finish, and the sexy makes me feel like I’m gonna spew out buckets of saliva over a phone.

It’s a damn phone! Why am I so obsessed with this idea?

]]> By: Harold http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40440 Harold Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:11:15 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40440 <p>Well, I love all the new hardware features but I think this is a huge under statement to iPhone 3G they might as well go back to first Generation. They said they made iPhone 3G curvy because it felt better in your hand, then they design this box. They said they decided to use plastic this time because it allows 3G then they wonna use metal again. It doesn't even look like Apple designed it, what happen to the curvy shinny 3G. And I really don't think a removable battery is a very good idea. And to be honus I don't think this design will ever hit the stores.</p> Well, I love all the new hardware features but I think this is a huge under statement to iPhone 3G they might as well go back to first Generation. They said they made iPhone 3G curvy because it felt better in your hand, then they design this box. They said they decided to use plastic this time because it allows 3G then they wonna use metal again. It doesn’t even look like Apple designed it, what happen to the curvy shinny 3G. And I really don’t think a removable battery is a very good idea. And to be honus I don’t think this design will ever hit the stores.

]]> By: Steve http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40394 Steve Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:26:58 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40394 <p>Some of you people don't seem to understand that the concept illustrated above wasn't designed by Apple, but rather by someone who has no hope of ever working for Apple. :roll:</p> Some of you people don’t seem to understand that the concept illustrated above wasn’t designed by Apple, but rather by someone who has no hope of ever working for Apple. :roll:

]]> By: Levertis http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40376 Levertis Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:09:16 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40376 <p>I hate it. it looks to skinny and uncomfortable I would only get it if it had better battery life and they better have a black one.</p> I hate it. it looks to skinny and uncomfortable I would only get it if it had better battery life and they better have a black one.

]]> By: Carl http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40342 Carl Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:51:13 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40342 <p>Possible, won't be titanium though, but aluminum like the Macbooks and iMac. They will need to address the radio reception issues that aluminum causes. I think the iChat camera and replaceable battery won't happen. Won't have a standard headphone jack, instead a similar jack like on the new iPod Nano. Some rounded corners to eliminate the sharp edges and it could be a winner. One question I have is how would it feel in your hand? The current model has a slight curve on the back that gives a comfortable feel as you cradle it in your hand. This design would lose that. Is Apple willing to give that up? Maybe like on the iMac the aluminum provides the "frame" and the back is curved plastic. This would address both the radio and cradling issues at once. Hmm, I think it might simplify the milling issues too.</p> <p>Carl</p> Possible, won’t be titanium though, but aluminum like the Macbooks and iMac. They will need to address the radio reception issues that aluminum causes. I think the iChat camera and replaceable battery won’t happen. Won’t have a standard headphone jack, instead a similar jack like on the new iPod Nano. Some rounded corners to eliminate the sharp edges and it could be a winner. One question I have is how would it feel in your hand? The current model has a slight curve on the back that gives a comfortable feel as you cradle it in your hand. This design would lose that. Is Apple willing to give that up? Maybe like on the iMac the aluminum provides the “frame” and the back is curved plastic. This would address both the radio and cradling issues at once. Hmm, I think it might simplify the milling issues too.

Carl

]]> By: E Pow http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40291 E Pow Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:24:37 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40291 <p>This is beautiful!!!! Even though it's just a concept, It's great. I would stand in line again for 4 hours to get this.</p> This is beautiful!!!! Even though it’s just a concept, It’s great. I would stand in line again for 4 hours to get this.

]]> By: yas2000 http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40261 yas2000 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:43:55 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40261 <p>ipodTouch 2nd Gen is already a uni-body design, it has only two components: glass front and chrome else where. I wonder why the above suggested design is needed. iphone do need fair amount of plastic (insulated material)for radio. Ipod classic is makes sense, as mention in the patent application, iphone can be uni-body (non-metal or conductor) by making minor tweaks</p> ipodTouch 2nd Gen is already a uni-body design, it has only two components: glass front and chrome else where. I wonder why the above suggested design is needed. iphone do need fair amount of plastic (insulated material)for radio. Ipod classic is makes sense, as mention in the patent application, iphone can be uni-body (non-metal or conductor) by making minor tweaks

]]> By: The Duuude http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40259 The Duuude Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:31:46 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40259 <p>It could work on any other carrier not using that 1900mhz frequency. however with the 850mhz switch that ATT is attempting to go 100% with it could be feasible..</p> It could work on any other carrier not using that 1900mhz frequency. however with the 850mhz switch that ATT is attempting to go 100% with it could be feasible..

]]> By: The_Crooner http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40256 The_Crooner Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:15:13 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40256 <p>i can honestly say that i dont like it. . . . i can see a lot of visual aspects in that design that apple would never go for. </p> <p>i really like the sleek appearance of my plastic 3G . . . and besides all that metal would make the cellular reception really crappy.</p> i can honestly say that i dont like it. . . . i can see a lot of visual aspects in that design that apple would never go for.

i really like the sleek appearance of my plastic 3G . . . and besides all that metal would make the cellular reception really crappy.

]]> By: scottb http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40250 scottb Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:25:49 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40250 <p>I sell one of my kids when they release that one!</p> <p>:)</p> I sell one of my kids when they release that one!

:)

]]> By: Mike http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40248 Mike Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:56:16 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40248 <p>Love it!!! but I am pretty happy with the current one, give me more speed and more power</p> Love it!!! but I am pretty happy with the current one, give me more speed and more power

]]> By: Rajiv http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40247 Rajiv Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:39:48 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40247 <p>I like the 2G iPhone aluminum more than the 3G plastic. I could do without the chrome ring around the screen.</p> I like the 2G iPhone aluminum more than the 3G plastic. I could do without the chrome ring around the screen.

]]> By: Omari James http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40246 Omari James Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:39:38 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40246 <p>It looks nice but I think the corners look sharp and dangerous.</p> It looks nice but I think the corners look sharp and dangerous.

]]> By: Daje http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40244 Daje Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:34:16 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40244 <p>No you're not the only one who likes white. I live the white iPhone they should keep it in color. Although I was a little upset when they changed the aluminum back to plastic. The white wore on me and I love it.</p> No you’re not the only one who likes white. I live the white iPhone they should keep it in color. Although I was a little upset when they changed the aluminum back to plastic. The white wore on me and I love it.

]]> By: Vdozier http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40242 Vdozier Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:18:56 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40242 <p>Oh wow, I'd wait outside for a week to get that, I'm pathetic.</p> Oh wow, I’d wait outside for a week to get that, I’m pathetic.

]]> By: Chobbs http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40241 Chobbs Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:18:52 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40241 <p>Spacedoggie must be a female</p> Spacedoggie must be a female

]]> By: keester http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40236 keester Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:56:55 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40236 <p>If they come out with this, I WILL DEFINITELY BUY! (My contract is up for renewal in June, thank goodness)</p> If they come out with this, I WILL DEFINITELY BUY! (My contract is up for renewal in June, thank goodness)

]]> By: spacedoggy http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40235 spacedoggy Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:07:51 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40235 <p>Am I the only one that still loves White phones? Alulm - Yuk!</p> Am I the only one that still loves White phones? Alulm – Yuk!

]]> By: Steve http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40230 Steve Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:18:22 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40230 <p>FRANK: <em>"Why aren't ppl wanting flash for their cameras?"</em></p> <p>Because unless you can position them separately from the lens, they cause ugly shadows and reflections, and basically suck. And most people unknowingly use them only to light up the air around them because their subjects are too far away for the flash to have any affect. They're okay for shooting drunken friends in dark bars, but that's about it. </p> <p>I'm hoping for no useless camera flash.</p> FRANK: “Why aren’t ppl wanting flash for their cameras?”

Because unless you can position them separately from the lens, they cause ugly shadows and reflections, and basically suck. And most people unknowingly use them only to light up the air around them because their subjects are too far away for the flash to have any affect. They’re okay for shooting drunken friends in dark bars, but that’s about it.

I’m hoping for no useless camera flash.

]]> By: Twenga http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40223 Twenga Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:46:05 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40223 <p>That's pretty cool I love it!</p> That’s pretty cool I love it!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40212 Andrew Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:29:25 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40212 <p>If this came out my brother can get my Iphone 3g stuff the costs. Its look amazing, matches the laptop too</p> If this came out my brother can get my Iphone 3g stuff the costs. Its look amazing, matches the laptop too

]]> By: Chobbs http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40211 Chobbs Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:20:33 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40211 <p>HATE the plastic!!! LOVE the aluminum!!!</p> HATE the plastic!!! LOVE the aluminum!!!

]]> By: Steven http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40201 Steven Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:54:05 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40201 <p>This is the biggest thing I've been hoping for. It would seriously increase durability if they dropped the whole back casing + chrome ring + front screen area. Too many gaps and too many chances to have defects (light leakage and the like).</p> <p>A unibody iPhone would be sexy, yeah, but it'd also make a ton of sense as far as practicality goes</p> This is the biggest thing I’ve been hoping for. It would seriously increase durability if they dropped the whole back casing + chrome ring + front screen area. Too many gaps and too many chances to have defects (light leakage and the like).

A unibody iPhone would be sexy, yeah, but it’d also make a ton of sense as far as practicality goes

]]> By: Yves Neidlinger http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40198 Yves Neidlinger Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:41:25 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40198 <p>This won't be a surprise. Jonathan Ive wants all his products to have a consistent look and feel.</p> This won’t be a surprise. Jonathan Ive wants all his products to have a consistent look and feel.

]]> By: Frank http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40194 Frank Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:22:51 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40194 <p>Why aren't ppl wanting flash for their cameras? I know it's not supposed to be a replacement for a camera, oh wait, it is for some ppl and sometimes.</p> <p>Stop dropping the ball on this please even if it's a concept..... Getting sick and tired of it.</p> Why aren’t ppl wanting flash for their cameras? I know it’s not supposed to be a replacement for a camera, oh wait, it is for some ppl and sometimes.

Stop dropping the ball on this please even if it’s a concept….. Getting sick and tired of it.

]]> By: travis http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40192 travis Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:54:58 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40192 <p>Of will take the iChat camera for me to stand in line for it</p> Of will take the iChat camera for me to stand in line for it

]]> By: frog http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40190 frog Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:23:04 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40190 <p>If Apple pull out an aluminium unibody iPhone in June, I'll be lining up to buy one! If they keep a similar/plastic design, the only thing that would make me buy it is a large increase in battery life.</p> If Apple pull out an aluminium unibody iPhone in June, I’ll be lining up to buy one! If they keep a similar/plastic design, the only thing that would make me buy it is a large increase in battery life.

]]> By: Joseph http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40187 Joseph Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:16:37 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40187 <p>Cool love it!!!!!!!!</p> Cool love it!!!!!!!!

]]> By: STUstone http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40185 STUstone Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:12:47 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40185 <p></p>

]]> By: llofte http://www.imore.com/2009/04/09/patent-watch-apple-dreaming-aluminum-unibody-iphones/comment-page-1/#comment-40182 llofte Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:54:53 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7977#comment-40182 <p>I think this design is so sexy. That'd be so cool of they could make it work.</p> I think this design is so sexy. That’d be so cool of they could make it work.

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