Apple Researching Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

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Apr 30, 2009 | 09:36 AM

Elistan

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Apple Researching Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

Traditional CF isn't pretty enough for Apple, apparently.

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/04/30/apple-...xterior-shells/

Apr 30, 2009 | 09:38 AM

KeithM

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CF iPhone. Now were talkin!

Apr 30, 2009 | 10:13 AM

hammerhead300

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Apple is reportedly planning on patenting the material as "iCarbon".

I just made that up, but watch, I'll be right.

Apr 30, 2009 | 11:01 AM

Firefly4423

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The iphone in CF. haha that would be classic.

Apr 30, 2009 | 11:09 AM

ace123

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Ummm, use Kevlar?

Apr 30, 2009 | 11:34 AM

senor_flojo

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From: All up in your inner tubes. Whatcha gonna do sucka?

make an expensive piece even more expensive

Apr 30, 2009 | 01:02 PM

BLK N WHT

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All that to save 1/4 lb.

Hmmm.

Apple Researching Carbon Fiber Composite Materials

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