Apple fans are often accused of not being the most rock ‘n roll of people (according to a recent article in The Times, Steve Jobs’ favourite meal is a pile of grated raw carrot), and this reputation will be reinforced by the news that Apple is apparently refusing to repair computers that show signs of cigarette smoke.

According to some Mac owners who have sought repairs under warranty, Apple claimed evidence of tobacco smoke inside the machines constitutes a ‘biohazard’.

Although the company’s Applecare warranty does not specifically exclude machines showing the presence of smoke or nicotine from repair, one Mac user was allegedly told: "Apple would not require an employee to repair anything deemed hazardous to their health."

Expect to see pictures of yellow MacBooks on cigarette packets in 2010. 

Link: Apple (via TechRadar)

Full published article at: http://www.t3.com/news/apple-refuse-mac-repair-for-cigarette-smokers?=42389&cid=OTC-RSS&attr=T3-News-RSS

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