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There's more evidence of their attention to detail if you look closely. Most companies, if needing an indicator light, would simply drill a hole in the case whe
by cubicle67 16y ago
There's more evidence of their attention to detail if you look closely. Most companies, if needing an indicator light, would simply drill a hole in the case where the light is to go. Now have a look at the MB sleep light. It shines through a few rows of ultra small laser made holes, meaning when the light is off, the surface of the case is almost completely unbroken
- andreyf 16y agoIve talks about this. The point is that an indicator should be invisible when there isn't anything to indicate. Otherwise, it's just another tiny distraction.
- mgunes 16y ago> Ive talks about this. ..in Gary Hustwit's documentary "Objectified", for those interested in exposure to more sweet, reality-distorting Ive radiation. Recommended viewing.
- dirtyaura 16y agoAnd a direct link to the part of Objectified where Ive is talking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0fe800C2CU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0fe800C2CU That interview for sure shows passion and obsession for details. It gives an impression that Ive is one of the greatest industrial designers of our time partly because his obsession and understanding of manufacturing processes. He knows the limitations and possibilities of his tools.
- sneeu 16y agoIve also talks about the aluminium being cut from the iMac surround is used to make two keyboards. Absolutely genius.
- _dan 16y agoHe's right, and it's a cool feature. But the fact that it's sitting right next to the useless (from a user's point of view) black blob of the IR sensor kinda spoils the effect.