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Apple notes issues with some MacBook Air Retina display models and anti-reflective coating layer

This could be a problem. Apple this week acknowledged that some MacBook Air models with Retina displays may exhibit anti-reflective coating issues, as noted in a memo shared with its Apple Authorized Service Provider members. Per the memo: “Retina displays on some MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro computers can exhibit anti-reflective (AR) coating issues,” […]

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Apple extends MacBook/MacBook Pro Retina anti-reflective coating repair program

For users who snagged a 12-inch MacBook or MacBook Pro with Retina display notebook and noticed the anti-relective coating wearing off or delaminating, there’s help on the way. Apple will replace Retina displays on eligible models purchased as far back as June 2012 until October 16, 2017, or within three years of the original date […]

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Apple quietly introduces Quality Program to deal with “Staingate”-affected MacBook, MacBook Pro notebooks

Well, this is decent news in spite of an unfortunate circumstance. Apple has issued an internal notice about an upcoming Quality Program that addresses an issue in which the anti-reflective coating on Retina Display-equipped MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks has been peeling. According to various sources, these issues include the anti-reflective coating on displays wearing […]

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Refurbished iPad Air 2 now available for purchase

There’s generally some good savings in Apple’s refurbished section. And you can now count the iPad Air 2 as part of this inventory. Apple on Wednesday added several configurations of the iPad Air to to its online store for refurbished products, marking the first time refurbished versions of the iPad Air 2 have been made […]

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IHS iSuppli completes iPad Air 2 teardown, estimates slightly higher manufacturing and component costs

As is customary, the new iPad Air has been torn down to get an approximate fix on his much its component pieces retailed for. The answer for the iPad Air 2 is about US$275. Per MacRumors and Re/code, research firm IHS iSuppli has torn down the new iPad Air 2 in an attempt to estimate […]