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# Metallic Laptop Designs
Apple's Gold MacBook Offers a Different Colorway for a Stylish Look

By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-09 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-macbook
References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/9/8176535/apple-macbook-gold-photos) & [apple](http://www.apple.com)

It's undeniable that [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-macbook-air) is the brand for style-savvy individuals, so the creation of a gold [MacBook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-tech-products) is something many people will appreciate. Bringing a different colorway to a brand that is only starting to play with a variety of hues, the gold MacBook is not only fashionable, it's also luxurious.

The gold MacBook may be the standout color of the new line, but Apple is also releasing space grey version in addition to the standard silver. Lightweight with a 12-inch screen, the [new MacBook designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-pro-m4) boast a trackpad has a 'taptic' feedback as well as pressure sensitivity for 'force clicks.' As practical as it's chic, the gold MacBook may come with a hefty price tag, but that comes as no surprise. People will appreciate the exclusiveness of these latest designs.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Gold Macbook:** The creation of a gold MacBook offers a stylish and luxurious colorway for laptop designs.
- **Variety of Hues:** Apple's introduction of different color options for laptops opens up opportunities for more fashionable and customizable designs.
- **'taptic' Feedback:** The inclusion of a trackpad with 'taptic' feedback and pressure sensitivity in MacBook designs brings innovative and interactive user experiences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of offering laptops in a variety of stylish colors, such as gold, to attract style-savvy consumers.
- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore collaborations with laptop brands to create stylish accessories and outfits that complement the new gold MacBook.
- **User Interface:** The user interface industry can develop new applications and software features that take advantage of the 'taptic' feedback and pressure sensitivity capabilities of MacBook trackpads.

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