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high traces of a lead in macpro?

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sean00

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May 3, 2009
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So i read this in another forum i wonder if you guys no anything about this or is it complete BS?

"I am the resident Mac Guru on these forums - you can drop me a PM if you want, but I'd honestly advise against buying a mac right now til they clean up their manufacturing. Currently the dye used in plastics for the current macbook & macbook range were found to contain high traces of a lead based dye substance (china have been at it again). Apple have so far kept tight lipped over the whole ordeal and are continuing to sell their tainted stock.

STEER CLEAR AT ALL COSTS."
 
Watch out, licking the machines and chewing the plastics cords and cases can lead to lead poisoning.

Of course, with the new aluminum macs, you need to also watch out for broken teeth when you chew on the corners.
 
Best thing to do is avoid all products from China

(Problem is, that leaves you with nothing) :D
 
Why do people keep complaining about China? It's not like everyone in US make quality things either. Go look at the auto industry.
 
Oh please besides and even if this was true (which it isn't) its not going to hurt you unless you decide to start eating your computer. There's lots of hazardous stuff in a computer, that doesn't mean you should avoid it, just avoid eating/licking/tasting your computer :p
 
maflynn said:
Oh please besides and even if this was true (which it isn't) its not going to hurt you unless you decide to start eating your computer. There's lots of hazardous stuff in a computer, that doesn't mean you should avoid it, just avoid eating/licking/tasting your computer :p
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smelling on the other hand... thats allowed (thank god). it smells AmaZInG!
 
Lead weighs alot....if there was even a little in the mac pro you would notice the weight increase.

lead offers no advantage over aluminum, matter in fact it has quite a few disadvantages....

being toxic
heavy
expensive
 
MacModMachine said:
Lead weighs alot....if there was even a little in the mac pro you would notice the weight increase.

lead offers no advantage over aluminum, matter in fact it has quite a few disadvantages....

being toxic
heavy
expensive
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umm i dont know if you have ever lifted a MacPro before, but they are really really heavy!!! i donno there might be a bit of lead in there :rolleyes:
 
Lead used in dyes would not impact the weight of the computer unless they somehow filled it with liquid dye.

As far as this guy goes, I sure hope he never used a CRT monitor, cause those things are FULL of mercury.
 
So, those who love their MacPros shouldn't LUUUUUUUUUUV their MacPros. And stop licking them.

Jesus, lead (also mercury, arsenic, etc.) exists and is used in manufacturing . As long as you DON'T inhale or ingest particulate lead, you'll be fine.
 
Honestly I wouldn't be surprised. I think if people look hard enough they can find things that can harm us in almost every sort of product. If this does become somewhat official though I would expect Apple to do something for the people who bought the "tainted" macbooks.
 
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