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Microsoft should follow Apple’s lead and ditch the disc in Windows 8 – Beta News
The move follows another from April where the company announced Windows 8 would only be available in standard and Pro editions … It is for this reason that Apple has been able to successfully slash the end cost of an … Continue reading
Apple: No wait, we’re green again – CNN
Apple would not say why it had left the green certification system, but it was widely speculated that its new line of MacBook Pro laptops, which had not been reviewed by EPEAT, might be too difficult to recycle to earn … Continue reading
EPEAT CEO: Apple’s Exit Spurred a Customer Backlash – CNBC
Note that its laptops no longer have the removable batteries I.T. departments covet, and the latest version of Apple’s Final Cut Pro editing program was such a drastic departure from previous versions that it upended professional video workflows …
Apple rejoins green tech program after spat – au.news.yahoo.com
“We await more details that ensure that future versions of Apple’s computers will be built with easily removable, recyclable and upgradable parts, unlike the current MacBook Pro. These design changes would make for a greener Apple product.” Apple has faced … Continue reading
Apple ‘To Dominate Tablets’ Through 2016 – StocksandShares.TV
IDC has predicted that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will dominate the tablet market through 2016 with its planned iPad Mini. The research firm IDC has said that the iPhone and iPad maker Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will lead the tablet market through … Continue reading
Ship Dates Improve for Retina Display MacBook Pro – PC Magazine
Meanwhile, the rest of the MacBook Pro lineup has been listed as in stock. Some have said they are still waiting for the coveted laptop. Earlier this week, Tapbots released an early version of its Tweetbot Twitter app for the … Continue reading
Despite sanctions, Apple gear booms in Iran – Reuters
Even so, prices often remain competitive with authorized Apple dealers outside Iran. The lowest spec MacBook Pro was priced in Tehran this month at around $1,250, compared to $1,200 (before tax) for the slightly updated model in New York.
Apple backs down: Macs will stay EPEAT certified – Gigaom.com
This post was updated at 11:50 a.m. on Friday to clarify that the new Retina MacBook Pro was just given EPEAT certification. Following an outcry from environmentalists and customers, Apple is reversing its decision to walk away from EPEAT certification … Continue reading
Stop the presses! Apple admits it made a mistake. – Fortune Tech
The outlier was the new MacBook Pro, whose batteries are glued to the frame and not removable with ordinary tools, as required by EPEAT. Moreover, Apple sits on some of the working groups that are trying to bring the standards … Continue reading
Apple Reverses Its Stance On Green Products (AAPL) – San Francisco Gate
In case you missed it, earlier this week Apple removed its products from the government-backed registry, sparking some to speculate that its new MacBook Pro didn’t meet government standards. The City of San Francisco recently told employees they couldn’t …
