• Apple's new Macbooks and MBPs save energy with CFLs

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    Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

    Apple is notorious for its attention to the smallest details as the latest MacBooks and MacBook Pros prove with the Energy Saver icon. The updated symbol displays an energy efficient, but somewhat environmentally dangerous if not properly disposed, CFL light bulb instead of an earth-destroying incandescent bulb. No word if this detail will rollout to other Macs via an upcoming System Update or if they are going to be exclusive to the new, environmentally friendly models.

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