Both MacBlogz and 9 to 5 Mac are going head-to-head with AppleInsider who yesterday reported that the MacBook Air would receive a revamp in the form of a part carbon fibre enclosure.
According to the blogs it comes down to science as to why Apple won't use carbon fibre in the MacBook Air; "while it is strong, it can't be fastened to aluminum or other metals effectively."
MacBlogz adds:
"As an engineer who designs carbon fiber parts, I know it’s an amazing material, but it has its limitations. Ultra light and strong organically shaped structures: Yes! Small intricate parts: No. Laptops from Sony and VooDoo claim to be made from carbon fiber, but it’s not the woven type you see on a Formula 1 car. Its merely injection molded plastic with tiny little pieces of carbon fiber in it. One could call it a marketing ploy."
9 to 5 Mac confidently closes its article with, "Bottom line... Don't expect a carbon fiber laptop from Apple or trust anyone who says one is in the works."