Flood Lite: Apple's Attention to Detail
In July 2002, Appled filed a patent for a “Breathing Status LED Indicator” (No. US 6,658,577 B2). They described it as a “blinking effect of the sleep-mode indicator in accordance with the present invention mimics the rhythm of breathing which is psychologically appealing.”
Some can smile, but the truth is sleeping MacBook is the only LED diod in the house that is not getting on my nerves at nights. And yes, it’s that level of detail that you pay for. And yes, it’s worth it.
