Any Apple iBook/Powerbook G4 owners in the house?

Mark · 25-08-2006, 12:38

As if the 4.1m batteries Dell recalled last week wasn't enough, Apple have now joined in with a 1.8m battery recall.

https://support.apple.com/ibook_powe...tteryexchange/

They reckon this mess is going to cost sony around £100m. I don't doubt it.

Burble · 25-08-2006, 12:42

My Dell account manager told me that the total number of batteries that are affected is somewhere around 12m. I can't help but wonder how many gadgets I have at home with Sony batteries in them.

Mark · 25-08-2006, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Burbleflop

My Dell account manager told me that the total number of batteries that are affected is somewhere around 12m. I can't help but wonder how many gadgets I have at home with Sony batteries in them.

I've got two Aibos and two Sony cameras. The Aibos especially don't fill me with confidence.

Flibster · 25-08-2006, 13:10

100million for Apple
2-300 million for Dell

Sony don't have much in the way of money around at the moment anyway - this could be interesting.

Simon/~Flibster

Fayshun · 25-08-2006, 13:28

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Originally Posted by Captain Scarlet

I've got two Aibos and two Sony cameras. The Aibos especially don't fill me with confidence.

Walking landmines?

And you've got 2!!

Stan_Lite · 25-08-2006, 13:29

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Originally Posted by Flibster

100million for Apple
2-300 million for Dell

Sony don't have much in the way of money around at the moment anyway - this could be interesting.

Simon/~Flibster

They'd better hope the PS3 rollout is a success

Stan

Fayshun · 25-08-2006, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Bijstan

They'd better hope the PS3 rollout is a success

Stan

Aren't they losing megabucks per console? Bye bye Sony?

Flibster · 25-08-2006, 15:01

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Originally Posted by fatiain

Aren't they losing megabucks per console? Bye bye Sony?

Yup - could be as much at $600 per machine.

Add onto that the fact that as of yet - no working final production PS3 has been seen working - they are not in production yet - the Cell chip at it's heart has a 10% yield rate.

And my favourite.

They're including a BlueRay drive in every machine - but only the more expensive of the 2 machine specs is going to have the HCDP port needed to output in highdef.

Add to that the other area's where they are no longer making much in the way of dosh and Sony's position is looking very very shakey.

Good.

I've yet to own a piece of sony equipment that hasn't had to be replaced within 6 months.

3 minidisk players
2 tv *including 1 very expensive 32" surround sound job*
Several stereo's

Now...I buy Panasonic, Pioneer, Marantz and Technics and am yet to have a single one break down.

Simon/~Flibster

Desmo · 25-08-2006, 15:33

I've always had Sony stuff and can not recall a single problem with anything.

I'll get Piggy to check out the iBook tonight :/

Desmo · 25-08-2006, 18:50

Yep, we're affected too. Just filled it in their replacement form

25-08-2006, 12:38	#1
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Any Apple iBook/Powerbook G4 owners in the house? As if the 4.1m batteries Dell recalled last week wasn't enough, Apple have now joined in with a 1.8m battery recall. https://support.apple.com/ibook_powe...tteryexchange/ They reckon this mess is going to cost sony around £100m. I don't doubt it.

25-08-2006, 13:10	#4
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	100million for Apple 2-300 million for Dell Sony don't have much in the way of money around at the moment anyway - this could be interesting. Simon/~Flibster __________________

25-08-2006, 15:33	#9
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I've always had Sony stuff and can not recall a single problem with anything. I'll get Piggy to check out the iBook tonight :/ __________________

25-08-2006, 18:50	#10
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Yep, we're affected too. Just filled it in their replacement form __________________

25-08-2006, 12:42	#2
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	My Dell account manager told me that the total number of batteries that are affected is somewhere around 12m. I can't help but wonder how many gadgets I have at home with Sony batteries in them.