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    Did Apple took a idea from Dell?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by imar3l, Oct 20, 2008.

  1. imar3l

    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    I think they did,

    Besides all the differences between MB and XPS series, there is one similarity. :rolleyes:


    There is XPS M1330 and M1530 laptop and they look almost identical.
    Now there is Macbook and Macbook Pro that almost looke like each other.

    :eek: Apple did copy something from Dell. :eek:
     
    imar3l, Oct 20, 2008
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  2. roor

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    its not the first time they've copied ideas.
     
    roor, Oct 20, 2008
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  3. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah. Dell is the only manufacturer that has ever had two laptops that look the same. Apple totally stole that from them.
     
    Paul, Oct 20, 2008
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  4. applebook

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    No, because Apple had 12," 15," and 17" PowerBook models with the same alu cases long ago.

    The only difference is that now Apple doesn't call the 13" MB a "pro" model.
     
    applebook, Oct 20, 2008
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  5. Lithus

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    LOL. This thread is retardedly hilarious. Note to manufacturers - don't make two things that look the same in different sizes or incur the wrath of random forum members.
     
    Lithus, Oct 20, 2008
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  6. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Seriously, the point of this thread is almost as terrible as the title. Almost.

    Every manufacturer in every business has a similar look across their production line. Not only is it cheaper, but it gives you a brand identity.
     
    Paul, Oct 20, 2008
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  7. applebook

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    If you folks look at the rear ends of the entry level Lexus (IS), Merc (C-CLass), Infiniti (G), and BMW (3), they all share somewhat similar trends.

    This is the way that the market works.
     
    applebook, Oct 20, 2008
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  8. talin

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    Come to think of it, I think you're right. I mean, all cars have 4 tires. That's just one example. Why wouldn't computer manufacturer's copy each other too? I feel ripped off! :mad:
     
    talin, Oct 20, 2008
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  9. boypogi

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    its cheaper for manufacturers :(
     
    boypogi, Oct 20, 2008
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  10. Sam

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    It is true that the MacBook and MacBook Pro now share the same design, when they previously didn't, but by no means is Dell nor Apple the first to have a lineup that has the same design...and as others noted, Apple has had a 12-inch, 15.4-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4 before as well...
     
    Sam, Oct 20, 2008
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  11. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    Not if they are different sizes.

    P.S I'm going to bed to hopefully wake up to a new MBP :D
     
    Seshan, Oct 20, 2008
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  12. 7evendeuce

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    No, they took an idea from Mercedes.. and Audi.. and various speaker manufacturers.. and HP.. and, well, creating a distinct brand identity is not a new idea.
     
    7evendeuce, Oct 20, 2008
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  13. MYK

    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    This is a joke right?
     
    MYK, Oct 20, 2008
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  14. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Sadly it's not.
     
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  15. imar3l

    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    but really apple wouldn't be able to compete with its (4-1) laptop models compared to the way Dell is popping out laptop...
     
    imar3l, Oct 20, 2008
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    I thought Apple stole the ideas from USAF planes or was it the other way round i just could never remember.

    The F22 and the X35 looked almost identical to some people.
     
    tyronne, Oct 20, 2008
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  17. S.SubZero

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    Apple only started making laptops out of aluminum in the last few years.

    Coke and Pepsi have been making soda cans out of aluminum for decades.

    Hmm.. Apple is apparently stealing ideas.. from the soda industry.

    (and the "oldest profession in the world" had the whole "multi touch" thing thousands of years ago)
     
    S.SubZero, Oct 20, 2008
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  18. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    ROFL!! :laugh: :laugh:
     
    Khris, Oct 20, 2008
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  19. duffyanneal

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    Congrats you have reached your final destination.... FAIL
     
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  20. unixphone

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    no man they stole this idea from Toyota or something
     
    unixphone, Oct 20, 2008
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  21. Stunner

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    You and your drugs....
     
    Stunner, Oct 20, 2008
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