New Macbook Pro Mockups? Broken Down, 6 Reasons These Are Definitely FAKES

Published by on October 2, 2008

We’ve seen a lot of talk recently about new Macbooks, first on the 23rd of September, then we are seeing rumors about a refresh to the Macbook Pro line.

The Macbook Pro is definitely a well designed machine, but it’s time for a refresh. The model was originally released in 2003 with the Powerbook 15″.

6 Reasons, Macbook Pro Mockups are Fake

So what about these new mockups? Sure they have the new black bezel that adorns the iMac, but what about the rest? A Macbook Air keyboard? …I’ve detailed 6 reasons these are fakes, let me know what you think.

1. Macbook Air Keyboard Spacing

This keyboard is definitely ripped off from an Air. On the Air, you can see there is a ridge in between the keyboard and the sides of the machine. On the Macbook Pro, there is an even greater ridge, creating unused space and a design blah, that is so NOT Apple.

Just look at the current Macbook Pro keyboard, look how flush and beautifully everything lines up.

2. The Black Case?

Okay, so the black bezel makes sense, but the black case, as well? This case looks very similar to the design looks of the Colorware custom painted PCs and the Incase black hardshell.

3. The Trackpad is Ummm??

Okay, so I don’t even want to give an example why this is ridiculous. What is going on here? Is that supposed to be black glass? It looks like one of those black cloths you use to clean the screen, come on…

4. Two 2 Macbook Pros Mockups?

So you have 2 new Macbook Pros, what would you do with them? I know, let’s take blurry cameraphone pics and position the two Macbooks back to back?

That’s exactly what I would do, if I wanted to prove that these are indeed real prints.

5. There is No Power Button

I don’t know about you, but typically a machine needs a power button to turn on. The power button is on the same location on the Macbook and Macbook Pro and Macbook Air. If there is no power button on the front of the unit, then it would have to be on the side of the unit, meaning it could easily get bumped, which is another Apple no-no.

6. Mockups On the Screen

So if we’re trying to pull off a Photoshop hoax, might as well display our images on our computer. Not to mention the ‘Macbook Pro Plus’ icon on the desktop, where there should be a harddrive icon.

Just displaying this image is ridiculous. First you have to have the 2 Macbook Pro “Plus” then you have their stock images as well, WTF?!

Why Waste Our Time?

Why spend a post on these stupid mockups? Sure it’s fun, but at least take the time to debunk them, this is clearly a fake and anyone can spot it.

Any other points you guys want to highlight? It reminds me of that game from the magazine you would read at the Doctor’s office, what was it called again?