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If Apple’s Docking Station patent gets materialized, then we’ll soon see a screen base in which you can slide in a laptop and use it as a desktop computer. This idea may not work with the current models of MacBook, but it might be possible with the ultra-thin ultra-light MacBook, which is rumored to be shown in MacWorld. Gizmodo has an artistic illustration of how this would look like:
It would basically look like an iMac screen base with a loading slot to the right. You’ll need to slide your ultra-thin MacBook from the right, and use the docking station as a desktop computer. Probably, the docking station will also charge your laptop as you use it.
I speculate that these docking stations will sell cheaper than iMacs because it doesn’t include all the hardware of a computer. I really like the idea of using a laptop as a desktop (think of it as a convertible car). Laptops are good while travelling, but when at home or office, using a desktop is much more comfortable. This docking station will give us best of both worlds.
If the new design proves to be successful, we can expect all future generations of MacBook to support this docking station.
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wrote, on January 4th, 2008
Interesting to c in future.
wrote, on January 4th, 2008
Apple is great when it comes to design and innovation. But why do they have to be so closed ? I mean, you can’t use OS X on anything other than a Mac. How fucked up is that ?
And why isn’t Apple not keen at all to launch any of their products here in India ? Anyone have answers ?
wrote, on January 5th, 2008
Tech Roach: It’s just a part of their business strategy. Since they develop both the hardware and the software… everything becomes easy for them. Microsoft on the other hand has a lot of troubles with the drivers and compatibility.
wrote, on January 5th, 2008
Mac notebook is in everyone’s wishlist. Hope this feature gets on when i can afford one
wrote, on January 5th, 2008
Thats a good idea,
wrote, on January 5th, 2008
Tech Roach: Even the same with iphone in india,dey dont know good marketing strategy ,but dey ve good product.
They shld make spurt of money when its booming.
wrote, on January 9th, 2008
Inpracticable
wrote, on September 22nd, 2008
They had this with the duo dock back in the mid 90s…