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Apple gives itself passing EPEAT grade for Retina MacBook Pro – Ars Technica

A coalition of electronics recyclers are disputing the Retina MacBook Pro’s newly minted EPEAT “Gold” status, noting that the industrial-strength glue holding the battery in place runs afoul of rules designed to make computers easier to recycle.

Apple iPhone 5 rumour mill kicks into gear: Fan site publishes ‘leaked images of the phone’s front’ – Daily Mail

Apple.pro said the width of the frame seems to be the same as that of previous models, but with a greater length. This tallies with reports that the phone will see a bump in screen size to four inches, bringing … Continue reading

Apple admits ‘mistake in quitting environment scheme – Daily Telegraph

Apple withdrew from the EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) last week amid rumours that the company’s new MacBook Pro with Retina Display would be unlikely to be awarded the scheme’s top rating. The thin design of the new MacBook … Continue reading

Retina MacBook Pro sports higher battery replacement cost – Mac Central

Apple’s MacBook Pro with Retina display is not only very difficult to repair, but will also cost you 54 percent more to replace the battery. Apple updated the pricing list for MacBook battery replacements, showing that servicing the new model’s … Continue reading

Retina MacBook Pro shipping time improves – andhranews.net

Apple Inc. is betting high on their new Retina MacBook Pro as they have improved the shipping time to online customers. Customers from US, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan and several other countries can expect their Retina MacBook Pro … Continue reading

Apple Improves Retina MacBook Pro Shipping Times – PC World

The higher-resolution notebook now shows shipping delays of two to three weeks after ordering, a shortening of the three-to-four-week delay customers have dealt with almost from the moment Apple introduced the laptop a month ago. Checks at Apple’s online …

Next home for Retina: Apple’s TV display? – CNET News

earlier this week about the timing of the upcoming 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro. Though he wasn’t able to address that question, he did give a pretty good answer about why he thinks Apple is going Retina. Soneira believes Apple will … Continue reading

Apple’s Shipping Estimates for Retina MacBook Pro Improves – Social Barrel

Apple’s shipping estimates for Retina MacBook Pro to online customers who preordered the laptop has improved, according to the company’s online stores in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan and several other countries. The initial …

Why Did Apple Switch Back to Allowing EPEAT Certification? – YAHOO!

And the existing EPEAT requirements didn’t take into account specialized designs such as the Retina MacBook Pro’s. A closer partnership may help resolve these two issues. Although with Apple’s monopsony pricing advantage, it may be extremely …

Macbook vs. Macbook Pro: Is the older version still worth buying? – Examiner

If you want an Apple laptop, and you want it for under a grand, the Macbook is your only option. That doesn’t necessarily mean it is a good option. In fact, the Macbook was once considered a bit of an … Continue reading