bikerdude on 10/1/2009 at 12:08
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http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/02/mbp_bullet.jpgIm not exactly sure what Apple's impact test procedures are for MacBook Pros, but a bullet in the side makes quite the statement. A mugging victim in Brazil avoided a trip to the ER thanks to his trusty bodyguard, a seemingly bulletproof MBP. According to the image holder (who isn't the victim or MBP owner), the lappy continues to function, although it isn't clear to what extent. Obviously, popping caps to to the top, bottom, or not-so-centered spot on the side might result in a less a heroic outcome, not to mention a busted machine. As far as brawn goes, MBP ain't no Toughbook, but at least it took one for the team.
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http://digg.com/tech_news/MacBook_Pro_takes_a_bullet_still_functions) news link
Koki on 10/1/2009 at 12:18
I like how after three hops(TTLG -> digg -> engadget -> some blog) I still didn't arrive at a proper goddamn article about this.
The Internet, regurgitating all news since 2003.
David on 10/1/2009 at 15:16
The new Unibody ones would probably resist it even better as the casing is one piece of laser/water cut metal, rather than stamped, folded and bent like the one in that shot (lol).
Kyloe on 10/1/2009 at 15:24
But stamping, folding and bending would make the metal tougher. You're right, though, the unibody would probably be tougher than the old MBP, because the metal is thicker.
Kolya on 10/1/2009 at 15:33
Nice kidnappers who let you keep your notebook.
My EEE netbook is smaller, cheaper, looks cooler and runs any OS, not just OSX.
Oh and it catches bullets on a regular basis of course, taking turns with my mobile phone.
Gingerbread Man on 10/1/2009 at 15:56
You kids today and your laptops. When I was your age, we had to catch bullets with our hands. And we liked it that way.
Dia on 10/1/2009 at 17:09
*sigh*
In my day .....
Bullets hadn't even been invented yet and we had to walk three miles just to be born. In a blizzard.
SubJeff on 10/1/2009 at 19:15
And pay the mill owner to work there?
june gloom on 10/1/2009 at 19:38
Yeah I'd shoot the guy with a Mac too.
Scots Taffer on 10/1/2009 at 23:30
They'll probably invent some new front slung hipster laptop bag now specifically to double as a bulletproof vest.
