Apple MacBooks could use innovative plastic and metal construction in the future to make the devices better built and more robust, and also offer enhanced levels of protection against spills. According to a patent recently issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office and discovered by Patently Apple, the MacBook maker is working on a process whereby plastic is bonded to metal to create something stronger and more durable than an all metal laptop. Apple's patent also notes that such a construction would mean fewer holes and openings in the chassis, which could mean the resulting laptop offers a more robust level of water resistance to boot.
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(Image credit: Patented Apple/Apple) So it seems there are big advantages to this construction method, and while the illustrations provided with the patent show not just a MacBook but a phone as well, it's something that's probably less likely. that applies to an iPhone. This is because Apple is sticking to using glass for the latter in terms of easier wireless charging. This technology may not even apply to future Apple MacBooks; remember that this is just a patent and nothing else at the moment. It's always possible that it's a more speculative file or it may never get beyond the research or prototyping phases.
Thinner yet?
Still, the prospect of a highly durable MacBook that can better handle bumps and drops is obviously an attractive prospect, and if Apple plans to make thinner laptops, this type of construction could help ensure these devices remain robust enough through the years. despite its light construction. As always, we'll just have to wait and see if this concept comes to fruition. The same goes for another MacBook idea recently patented by Apple, namely a new type of retractable keyboard that could be another part of the puzzle when it comes to even slimmer laptops. Via Wccftech