on 6/8/04 9:21 AM, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Subject: Re: next generation of laptop construction and design > Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 00:10:02 +0200 > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Whatabout magnesium housing? I remember skateboard trucks was (are?) made > from aluminium and that magnesium ones replaced them to some extent as > they were lighter. Would that be a good material for portables too?
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