Lol I wasn't even aware of that one. But the Steve thing is so freaking old. Oh, and "LOL DOUBLING DOWN ON SECURITY? SEE WHAT I DID THERE? SOMEONE ELSE SAID DAT ONE TIME NOW I'M SAYIN' IT. THAT"S FUNNY RIGHT?"
I hate those people -_-
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iPad Implicated in Pediatric Rashes Diagnosed as Nickel Allergies [Updated]
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Lol I wasn't even aware of that one. But the Steve thing is so freaking old. Oh, and "LOL DOUBLING DOWN ON SECURITY? SEE WHAT I DID THERE? SOMEONE ELSE SAID DAT ONE TIME NOW I'M SAYIN' IT. THAT"S FUNNY RIGHT?"
I hate those people -_-
I think you hit the nail on the head. It is physiologically impossible to have a reaction to peanuts from smell and, in most cases touch, because the protein is not sufficiently present, let alone absorbed (there are even some interesting studies in which individuals with diagnosed peanut allergies ate peanut butter with little to no reaction). Any "reaction" from sight, smell, or touch is due to either learned "taste/smell/touch" aversion or CS/US pairing, both of which can be counter-conditioned relatively easily. If the over-the-top cries and demands from individuals/parents of individuals with peanut allergies are any indication, we're in for an interesting ride with nickel allergies.
A product that is discovered to be harmful because of use of illegal products that can cause illnesses would be a story.
Simply to find out that some people are allergic to legal materials would not be a story if the Apple brand was not associated with it.
Silly, opportunistic, shameful story.
Simply to find out that some people are allergic to legal materials would not be a story if the Apple brand was not associated with it.
Silly, opportunistic, shameful story.
I love these millionary lawsuits in the USA. This way we get better and safer devices, since what happens in the USA, Japan and Europe turns to be a trend to worldwide policies. I wonder if my Macbook Pro doesn't have the same issue. Any drop of water or sweat makes it oxidizing and changing color over the involved area. I usually try to avoid directly touching food after using my Macbook. I feel like my fingers retain some residue from the case's oxidation.
Does that change anything?
Ok... "Boy with (newly acquired) allergy reacts to something that contains the thing he is (newly) allergic to"...
Was at a company event this weekend. The company uses iPad exclusively. 500 in the room. 500 with cases.
In-fact, I saw more iPhones without cases than iPads.
Clearly, you don't know what you are talking about.
Kid that no members of this forums knows gets his allergy reported on the news to iPad materials. Fanboys go crazy like its the kids fault Apple used Nickel in the product. What is wrong with some of you?
Nickel allergies are very common, which has led to several countries regulating their use.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_Directive
I myself am allergic, and am forced to purchase nickel-free alternatives for any metal I'm wearing.
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Nothing in this article has suggested that anyone is blaming Apple for anything. Nickel is a very commonly used metal, and it is also a common allergen. It can be further exposed by sweat, so if the iPad was on the boy's lap for prolonged periods that probably intensified it. Stop suggesting lawsuit, or that Apple is evil/innocent for using a particular material. Articles like this are important to keep people informed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_Directive
I myself am allergic, and am forced to purchase nickel-free alternatives for any metal I'm wearing.
ADDENDUM:
Nothing in this article has suggested that anyone is blaming Apple for anything. Nickel is a very commonly used metal, and it is also a common allergen. It can be further exposed by sweat, so if the iPad was on the boy's lap for prolonged periods that probably intensified it. Stop suggesting lawsuit, or that Apple is evil/innocent for using a particular material. Articles like this are important to keep people informed.
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Is it part of the coating process? I didn't think Aluminum had nickle in it, but I guess some variations do.
Because aircraft-grade alloys are strong and light, and they typically contain small amounts (circa 1%) Nickel by mass among several other trace metals.
These sorts of high strength aluminium alloys have been in use since the second world war in all sorts of applications.
While nickel allergies are hardly "uncommon" it is not a big enough issue to prevent the use of such materials.
It's not that one is allergic to anything, but some people have very specific allergies to certain stimuli. Allergic reactions to metal are somewhat common.
Also many people could have the allergy potential but limited exposure won't induce a reaction. The article states that the child was using his iPad with increased frequency, this could have aggregate what would have been a relatively mild reaction.
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The next iPad will have a peanut-based outer shell.
I knew someone would work peanuts into this thread!
I don't think he was saying that any particular *individual* is allergic to anything and everything. Rather, I think he was saying that, given the population size and variety we have (as humans), you can probably at least one person within that group who has any arbitrarily selected allergy. (Heck, there are people who are actually *allergic* to sunlight!)
Oh true, I must have read it wrong. My bad!
And yeah, I've read about cases of UV ray allergens. That must be terrible.
Idk what to say, fact of the manor is that every material out there probably as someone allergic to it so there isn't much you can do.
I feel the thing we all need to realize here is that it's not just the material in question, it's the length of exposure to it.
Many people may be allergic to things, just we pick them up, move them to another location and put them down.
Someone mentioned coins, well, generally you pick up a coin, and give it to someone else. the contact time is just seconds.
The BIG difference here is that, unlike many many other things, an iPad, or perhaps an iPhone are things that could easily be in contact with your skin for perhaps hours at a time.
If you think about it, other than cloths, many things we hold onto for long periods of time are plastics. A Game Controller being an excellent example of something you may well have in your hands for many hours each day, esp children.
A metal game controller may set off an allergy with someone. Or course for this type of use, grip and feel Plastics are better.
We unfortunately still suffer for the totally irrational concept that's been sold to us by some that Plastic is cheap and nasty.
Just because you CAN select a grade of plastic that is cheap and suitable for say green toy soldiers in a poor quality mold. Does not mean you cannot also select a very very high grade of plastic with many excellent quality's that is far better for mobile devices when it comes to strength and impact resistance.
Aluminium is cheap, common, and pretty unsuitable for many uses, we need to get over this silly idea that Aluminium is the best product always.
Many people may be allergic to things, just we pick them up, move them to another location and put them down.
Someone mentioned coins, well, generally you pick up a coin, and give it to someone else. the contact time is just seconds.
The BIG difference here is that, unlike many many other things, an iPad, or perhaps an iPhone are things that could easily be in contact with your skin for perhaps hours at a time.
If you think about it, other than cloths, many things we hold onto for long periods of time are plastics. A Game Controller being an excellent example of something you may well have in your hands for many hours each day, esp children.
A metal game controller may set off an allergy with someone. Or course for this type of use, grip and feel Plastics are better.
We unfortunately still suffer for the totally irrational concept that's been sold to us by some that Plastic is cheap and nasty.
Just because you CAN select a grade of plastic that is cheap and suitable for say green toy soldiers in a poor quality mold. Does not mean you cannot also select a very very high grade of plastic with many excellent quality's that is far better for mobile devices when it comes to strength and impact resistance.
Aluminium is cheap, common, and pretty unsuitable for many uses, we need to get over this silly idea that Aluminium is the best product always.
For all the ignorant ppl out there, you can develop allergies in many different ways, some get them as they age, some get them through contact.
I must say I'm baffled at the use of nickle in apple products, I didn't know and honestly I think it is something they should change.
Does nickle have any special advantages to other materials?
I must say I'm baffled at the use of nickle in apple products, I didn't know and honestly I think it is something they should change.
Does nickle have any special advantages to other materials?
Not really in terms of the original article, I was referring to selfsilent's trollish post. This wouldn't be good for Apple either way
Who said Apple never does anything Rashly .
Everyone has allergies to something. Just use a case for the iPad.
.Everyone has allergies to something. Just use a case for the iPad.
Apple should eliminate any worries of allergen potentials by making the case solid latex. Sorted!