the e200 is still compact and it boasts a liquid-metal backside that will not scratch; likewise, the black plastic on the front does not scratch nearly as easily as the Nano's. In terms of raw size and sleekness, the Nano still reigns supreme.
On a more serious note, I don't get it, the strength of metal is in it's crystalline structure, who can a non crystalline amorphous (no form literally) material be stronger????
The strength of the willow is that it bends in the wind and therefore doesn't snap.
Hopefully, this leads to a lighter iPad. Still "too heavy" in the hand after holding it for awhile. Liquid metal + a light composite material = under 1lb. That would be killer.
For people who touch type (professionals who are productive), any "on screen" keyboards are not so convenient as a physical keyboard.
Go back and read the guy's comment. He didn't mean touch-screen keyboard. He meant AMOLED touch-screen [and] keyboard/trackpad combo. The comma was missing after keyboard, but I thought the gist was clear enough.
Go back and read the guy's comment. He didn't mean touch-screen keyboard. He meant AMOLED touch-screen [and] keyboard/trackpad combo. The comma was missing after keyboard, but I thought the gist was clear enough.
Actually he says "physical keyboard replaced by AMOLED touch-screen keyboard/trackpad combo" which is very clear that he means an AMOLED touch screen keyboard.
A new feature for the next iPhone will be the ability to drop your iPhone and catch it while it bounces back up. "drop your iPhone a lot? Don't worry, simply catch it when it bounces back up!" lol
Remember those super balls, the ones that bounce around and you cant keep up with them?
I can see a guy running around trying to catch his iPhone or Macbook.
I think you win the prize. Thought of T2 immediately. I was thinking my phone could turn into a knife for self-defense and heal itself if I break it. Don't drop it in molten steel, though.
Go back and read the guy's comment. He didn't mean touch-screen keyboard. He meant AMOLED touch-screen [and] keyboard/trackpad combo. The comma was missing after keyboard, but I thought the gist was clear enough.
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Actually he says "physical keyboard replaced by AMOLED touch-screen keyboard/trackpad combo" which is very clear that he means an AMOLED touch screen keyboard.
Goocher, as anmarkle said:
"physical keyboard replaced..." - means: no physical keyboard. Regardless of any punctuation you assume was missing.
Because when a metal or an alloy has crystals in it, the crystal planes can easily slide past each other when the metal is under stress. This makes the metal weaker than necessary. In an amorphous metal there are no crystal planes. It essentially has a liquid "structure" in which the atoms are randomly ordered. That means it has no crystal planes, and no way way for the atoms to easily move, making it very resiliant and strong.
I think I better go and read some basic material science text... thanks btw...
amorphous metals are usually alloys. And alloys are at their best when the component elements are mixed evenly. If allowed to crystallize, different elements in the alloys form small clumps, resulting in weak boundary layers, decreasing metal performance.
In general, are alloys crystalline in structure? How about the old time ones which were forged on an anvil? If there's no amorphous metals in the mix, does that usually weaken an alloy?
Do you know of any good general info on the topic?
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the e200 is still compact and it boasts a liquid-metal backside that will not scratch; likewise, the black plastic on the front does not scratch nearly as easily as the Nano's. In terms of raw size and sleekness, the Nano still reigns supreme.
Now they just need to perfect "rubberglass".
That would be great. A break- and scratch-resistance material with great optical qualities.
WOW Bouncy MACS!!!
On a more serious note, I don't get it, the strength of metal is in it's crystalline structure, who can a non crystalline amorphous (no form literally) material be stronger????
The strength of the willow is that it bends in the wind and therefore doesn't snap.
I want that in my next MacBook.
It will most likely appear in the hinges...they have always been a laptop's weakest part.
For people who touch type (professionals who are productive), any "on screen" keyboards are not so convenient as a physical keyboard.
Go back and read the guy's comment. He didn't mean touch-screen keyboard. He meant AMOLED touch-screen [and] keyboard/trackpad combo. The comma was missing after keyboard, but I thought the gist was clear enough.
Go back and read the guy's comment. He didn't mean touch-screen keyboard. He meant AMOLED touch-screen [and] keyboard/trackpad combo. The comma was missing after keyboard, but I thought the gist was clear enough.
Actually he says "physical keyboard replaced by AMOLED touch-screen keyboard/trackpad combo" which is very clear that he means an AMOLED touch screen keyboard.
Plus how cool is it to have a title like "Manager of Amorphous Metal Development."
Somewhat less cool than "Executive Director for Amorphous Metal Strategic Initiatives."
Although vastly cooler than "Assistant Amorphous Metal Cataloger."
I see transparent aluminum screens in Apple's future, or at least transparent metal.
that would be nice, having bullet-proof aluminum oxynitride for the screen. hopefully it comes down in price from $15/sq. in. yowch!
A new feature for the next iPhone will be the ability to drop your iPhone and catch it while it bounces back up. "drop your iPhone a lot? Don't worry, simply catch it when it bounces back up!" lol
Remember those super balls, the ones that bounce around and you cant keep up with them?
I can see a guy running around trying to catch his iPhone or Macbook.
I think you win the prize. Thought of T2 immediately. I was thinking my phone could turn into a knife for self-defense and heal itself if I break it. Don't drop it in molten steel, though.
Go back and read the guy's comment. He didn't mean touch-screen keyboard. He meant AMOLED touch-screen [and] keyboard/trackpad combo. The comma was missing after keyboard, but I thought the gist was clear enough.
Actually he says "physical keyboard replaced by AMOLED touch-screen keyboard/trackpad combo" which is very clear that he means an AMOLED touch screen keyboard.
Goocher, as anmarkle said:
"physical keyboard replaced..." - means: no physical keyboard. Regardless of any punctuation you assume was missing.
Because when a metal or an alloy has crystals in it, the crystal planes can easily slide past each other when the metal is under stress. This makes the metal weaker than necessary. In an amorphous metal there are no crystal planes. It essentially has a liquid "structure" in which the atoms are randomly ordered. That means it has no crystal planes, and no way way for the atoms to easily move, making it very resiliant and strong.
I think I better go and read some basic material science text... thanks btw...
any suggestions?
I want that in my next MacBook.
I want that on my sons next little league bat or my Apple branded driver.
amorphous metals are usually alloys. And alloys are at their best when the component elements are mixed evenly. If allowed to crystallize, different elements in the alloys form small clumps, resulting in weak boundary layers, decreasing metal performance.
In general, are alloys crystalline in structure? How about the old time ones which were forged on an anvil? If there's no amorphous metals in the mix, does that usually weaken an alloy?
Do you know of any good general info on the topic?
The strength of the willow is that it bends in the wind and therefore doesn't snap.
Then the whole stupid willow tree is blown over and lands on the roof of your garage.
Beautiful tree, chainsaw food if found growing any where near my house.
Forged from Ninja Metal.
You've just coined a new term: Ninja Metal is now the official new name for liquid metal.