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It's not the clamshell design that's the problem, I think. I think it's other parts, like the charging apparatus. The magsafe-like charging connector is prett
by cube13 14y ago
It's not the clamshell design that's the problem, I think. I think it's other parts, like the charging apparatus.
The magsafe-like charging connector is pretty much identical in appearance to Apple's design. I would be surprised if Apple doesn't have an industrial design patent on that.
The keyboard is similar, but I don't think there's a problem, considering all the other Chiclets-style keyboards out there.
- com 14y agoThere is significant prior art around larger-than-Apple-magsafe magnetic-attach power connectors - if you ever used a Japanese-made domestic deep fryer in the 80s or 90s, you'll have noticed the same concept. Design IP is a different matter of course.