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Toxic Fumes From Mac Pros?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the that-might-explain-john-hodgmen dept.

Fanboi Killa writes "Apple is investigating damning claims, published in a leading French newspaper, that its computers emit a toxic odor containing chemicals including the cancer-causing benzene. Apple has not denied the accusations. Its spokesman, Bill Evans, told Macworld the company had not found any evidence to support the claim but Apple would continue to investigate. Posts on Apple's own discussion boards suggest the Mac maker knew about potentially toxic odors being linked to its computers as early as December last year."

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  1. Re:Don't worry by elrous0 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    In an unrelated story, recent studies have show that the French tend to hate American companies.

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    SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
  2. Re:odor != toxic, environmentalism != rational by db32 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Well, when in France you became accustomed to the smell. When you were on the bus in Denver the scent you brought back stood out.

    P.S. Grow a thicker skin.

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    The only change I can believe in is what I find in my couch cushions.
  3. What's that smell..... by Toll_Free · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    What's that smell?

    Oh, a class action lawsuit, if the report is correct and they knew and tried to hide it...

    Wow, Apple Fanboism should be good on this one.

    --Toll_Free

  4. Re:Denied it? You bet. by Candid88 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Yikes, the Apple fanboys are out in force today!