Thursday, Jan 3rd 2008 by Chris Davies


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An Apple patent for an iMac-like docking station lends further credibility to the ongoing rumor that the company is set to announce an ultraportable notebook in the near future, possibly even at the upcoming MacWorld expo.  The patent (illustrated with this mockup image from Gizmodo) describes an base station with the same ports and connectivity as the current iMac, but with a large slot for the ultraportable MacBook to dock into on the side.  This would then allow for a full-sized keyboard, large screen and other permanent peripherals to be easily added.

 Apple Ultraportable docking in iMac-like base station

 Apple patent illustration

Given the size of current MacBook laptops, it really would only be feasible for a new ultraportable model to dock in his way (unless the screen was huge).

Apple patent illustration

Apple Patent [via Gizmodo]

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  1.  UltraOrange   View all comments by UltraOrange  Neutral  Add karma Subtract karma Quote

    Okay look at the illustration andtell me that is an 11 inch notebook, sorry I don’t find this indicative of a ultra portable. the proportions work for Mac book. In the “mock up” it shows different proportions. AmI drinking crazy juice here????

  2.  gogo   View all comments by gogo  Neutral  Add karma Subtract karma Quote

    This is a fake photoshop collage of some glossy plastic brick with an iMac :-)


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