Titanium VS. Aluminum

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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
So... which casing do you like better. It seems that some people still like the Ti. I haven't really decided yet... But I think the Al case is problably much less flimsy than the Ti.

Either way, I really like the 17" better... I guess it's the size of the screen and the backlit keyboard thet won me over.



Anyway, let please post you preference and its reason, thanks.



-A :cool:
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  • Reply 1 of 52
    alcimedesalcimedes Posts: 5,486member
    Al over Ti, no question.



    i have both, the AI feels better, seems sturdier, and stirkes me as less prones to scratches/nicks. only time will tell on that last part though.
  • Reply 2 of 52
    I say the TiBook. Maybe it's the two-tone color scheme, but I generally prefer the Titanium better. If only there were a way to hard anodize the paint into the material, then that would kick ass.
  • Reply 3 of 52
    another vote for ti.



    I wouldve much rather seen a 12"mini-ti instead of the aluminum...

    Also, Titanium does not dent...Aluminium is highly prone to denting and bending. I have seen many 12" display models with dented corners and dents over the release latch button.



    No thanks.
  • Reply 4 of 52
    eugeneeugene Posts: 8,254member
    Aluminum isn't more prone to bending than titanium. It's more prone to weakening when it does bend though. People buy titanium alloy bikes because their feel 'softer.'



    Titanium isn't less prone to dents and scratches either.



    Given the choice, I would go with aluminum because it's easier for Apple to deal with.
  • Reply 5 of 52
    mrmistermrmister Posts: 1,095member
    Ti. Though it certainly took forever (until the last Ti books) to really get the damn things more scratch and flake resistant...and it never really got there perfectly.



    Still, it's damn classy.
  • Reply 6 of 52
    The Aluminininium books feel better, but Tititianium would match my bikes...
  • Reply 7 of 52
    [quote]Originally posted by fireants22:

    <strong>Also, Titanium does not dent

    </strong><hr></blockquote>



    Tell that to my Ti book, its got a dent on the cover near the apple and i'm very carefull with it. Is it me or does the 12" AI get dirty easier.



    I vote Aluminum like my bike



    [ 03-11-2003: Message edited by: Ti Fighter ]</p>
  • Reply 8 of 52
    no dents (knock-on-wood) on either my tiG4 or mountainbike yet...

    titanium flexes, aluminum bends (as far as my bike frame goes)



    [ 03-11-2003: Message edited by: fireants22 ]</p>
  • Reply 9 of 52
    i couldnt care less if its aluminium than titanium, i would just like to own ONE!!!!! (Jealous)



    i know aluminium is pretty good at dispersing heat, how does the titanium compare?
  • Reply 10 of 52
    emaneman Posts: 7,204member
    I'd take the Al any day over the Ti.
  • Reply 11 of 52
    matsumatsu Posts: 6,558member
    The 12" Al picks up fingerprints and grime from your hands like nobody's business, but I've found that a very slightly damp terry-cloth removes all marks on the outer case with only a slight rub. The anodized surface cleans very easily.
  • Reply 12 of 52
    [quote]Originally posted by Matsu:

    <strong>The 12" Al picks up fingerprints and grime from your hands like nobody's business, but I've found that a very slightly damp terry-cloth removes all marks on the outer case with only a slight rub. The anodized surface cleans very easily.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    What about scratches? How does it compare to the back of an ipod? I can't even tell that there was once an apple logo on the back of mine. And the screen. If you push the back of it can you tell on the screen like the Ti's?
  • Reply 13 of 52
    amorphamorph Posts: 7,112member
    Aluminum has the added bonus of not interfering with AirPort, which is a point in its favor.
  • Reply 14 of 52
    matsumatsu Posts: 6,558member
    No bendy screen. No scratches.
  • Reply 15 of 52
    The extended airport range and rigidity of the case are definitely a plus (my TiBook creaks like an old roof when I pick it up), but having used a friends 12" powerbook for an extended period over the weekend, I can say that I definitely prefer the TiBook as far as look and - particularly - feel are concerned. Ti is just nicer to have under your hands. I'm hoping against hope that Apple will continue to use Ti for the casing in future 15" powerbooks...same as I'm hoping they'll use aluminium for future iPods (hate that white plastic)...



    [ 03-11-2003: Message edited by: kneelbeforezod ]</p>
  • Reply 16 of 52
    ransomedransomed Posts: 169member
    [quote]Originally posted by Matsu:

    <strong>The 12" Al picks up fingerprints and grime from your hands like nobody's business, but I've found that a very slightly damp terry-cloth removes all marks on the outer case with only a slight rub. The anodized surface cleans very easily.</strong><hr></blockquote>



    Did it come with a little gray wipe cloth like the iMac does?
  • Reply 17 of 52
    gigawiregigawire Posts: 196member
    I like the Ti keyboard better then the Al keyboard. It seems more friendly
  • Reply 18 of 52
    powerdocpowerdoc Posts: 8,123member
    Ti is more resistant more flexible and do not bend

    Aluminium his better for heat dissipation, less better than copper but better than Ti

    It's far easier to build aluminium case than Ti case, thus it cost less.



    Alu is less high end , but have a better quality-price ratio.

    But TI is the best. n'est ce pas my dear friend ?
  • Reply 19 of 52
    doxxdoxx Posts: 41member
    I still love my Ti (500 MHz), the 12" AL feels very good - I would go for the 17" concerning the display and the GHz power... hopefully in a few weeks
  • Reply 20 of 52
    fred_ljfred_lj Posts: 607member
    I'm sad for my TiBook -- I was trying to adjust the closure gap on the left side of the screen panel (too tight) and the screwdriver slipped - a bit of paint chipped off the hinge.



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