Topics: Digital Life

MacBook Owners See Red After Laptops Turn Yellow

Posted by Mike Elgan, Jun 12, 2006 08:04 AM

I blogged May 17 that less than 24 hours after Apple unveiled its new MacBook laptop, some users started reporting that the black matte finish on the notebooks was peeling off. Now it turns out that users of the white version say the white finish is turning yellow on the top. One person posted pictures on Flickr.

Leading theories are: 1) dirty hands; 2) a chemical reaction between skin and plastic; and 3) heat issues.

Regardless: Prospective MacBook buyers beware -- you might want to monitor the situation and find out what's causing it and how to prevent it before turning your hard-earned money over to Apple.

« Daily News Podcast For Monday, June 12 | Main | H-1B Debate About More Than Numbers »

This is a public forum. United Business Media and its affiliates are not responsible for and do not control what is posted herein. United Business Media makes no warranties or guarantees concerning any advice dispensed by its staff members or readers.

Community standards in this comment area do not permit hate language, excessive profanity, or other patently offensive language. Please be aware that all information posted to this comment area becomes the property of United Business Media LLC and may be edited and republished in print or electronic format as outlined in United Business Media's Terms of Service.

Important Note: This comment area is NOT intended for commercial messages or solicitations of business.