What is it made of, plastic or aluminum?
190205
They are Lithium Ion batteries.... Composite of materials. Similar to the Apple OEM batteries, but without the bulging, separation, and overheating issues which plagued those batteries. Even if you find new Apple branded batteries for these older laptops, you run the same risk with them as the originals that came with the machines because the batteries are no longer being manufactured by Apple since they no longer make the 17" non-unibody aluminum laptops. So any "new" Apple branded battery for them is in fact just overstock or fake. You're better off with 3rd party batteries which are being manufactured with newer technologies & materials.
1525234
It is made of Aluminum. I use it for burning a lot of disks and works perfect. Now, I noticed when I was using an old CD, say like a game, it made a ton of noise from some strange reason and would not fully load the file where I could access them. But that was with one out of a bazillion CD's. It still works amazing for me.
1126086
Steel. I checked with a magnet - VERY strong attraction, therefore it is definitely not aluminum. (Whoever answers aluminum is likely judging by the weight. It's not as heavy as one might expect.)
69607
I think it is hard plastic with coating aluminumNot aluminum , very professional details
1775789
Plastic. Even the aluminum looking part. I am happy with mine but I don't travel much. I use it mainly at home.
274260
Metal....aircraft grade aluminum. I think it is better than the plastic one.
1378057
It seems like hard plastic but I see aluminum inside. It's hard not cheap plastic. You can drop it and it's tough. Works great worth the buy.
1595631
It it made of Aluminum. I see it lasting for awhile it is pretty durable. Hope this helps.
544560
It is aluminum and thin. I used it about an hour on a thin plastic table cover. Didn't even get warm.
1042976
It's plastic. But it's pretty sturdy, we've used ours several times since we got it.
668878
It's plastic. It is very durable. I have one that is at least 10 years old and still kicking.
2058037
Plastic, I don't know plastic types but it's more plyable. My kids have a lot of these and have yet to break one in a year
236016
Yes it is made of aluminum. I did not notice a drop in performance or lack of function due to it being aluminum.
1802621
I believe plastic. However, VERY sturdy, strong. Aluminum only at the edges of the case.
1025081
Plastic. But don't buy it! Air leaked from seams from day 1. Could not repair. Total waste!
690392
Made of heavy duty plastic attached to metal...inside water system is aluminum. This is my second Ames reel to replace one that lasted 10 years. I love it!
830718
Aluminum. Had one for work and purchased one personally. I really like the unit.