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Apple investigating problems with MacBook Pro's glass trackpad
appleinsider.com - 11/3/2008
Apple investigating problems with MacBook Pro's glass trackpad
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A new buyer of Apple's uninbody notebooks emailed Steve Jobs about issues he was having with the units new glass trackpad and hinge, and reports getting a prompt reply via the telephone addressing his problems.
Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"
macrumors.com - 11/5/2008
Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"
— macrumors.com — Earlier this week, a number of complaints emerged about a trackpad issue found on the new MacBook... Pros. PCPro.co.uk relays one customer's experience: "Every 50 clicks, my trackpad will stop responding for five to clicks," reports one... (more) Software Fix for MacBook Pro Trackpad Issue "Coming Soon"

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Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads
appleinsider.com - 11/5/2008
Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads
— appleinsider.com — Trackpad issues experienced by users of Apple's new unibody MacBooks and MacBook Pros will be addressed in... a forthcoming software update, according to an email response from chief executive Steve Jobs. (more) Apple readying software patch for quirky MacBook trackpads

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Apple rep: We're "looking into" MacBook Pro trackpad issues
arstechnica.com - 11/4/2008
Apple rep: We're "looking into" MacBook Pro trackpad issues
— arstechnica.com — Some users have been having issues with their new MacBook and MacBook Pro trackpads—the clicks just aren't... registering. Don't worry, though, as Apple already knows. Read More... (more) Apple rep: We're "looking into" MacBook Pro trackpad issues

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Cult of Mac:  Glass Trackpad Issues Arising for New MacBook Users

MacDailyNews:  User complains of MacBook Pro glass trackpad, hinge issues; Apple responds

Macsimum News:  ‘Macsimum Recommended Reading’ for Nov. 4

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Glass Trackpad Issues Arising for New MacBook Users
Cult of Mac — ... Erratic behavior with the glass trackpad on new Mac notebooks appears to be a growing concern for some Apple customers. A buyer emailed Steve Jobs over the weekend complaining the trackpad on his new MacBook Pro was not registering physical clicks consistently and received a telephone response from Apple support indicating the company is investigating the matter, according to a report today at AppleInsider. ...

User complains of MacBook Pro glass trackpad, hinge issues; Apple responds
MacDailyNews — ... reports for AppleInsider. "The main issue he reported was the new trackpad's failure to register every physical click... The Apple representative that called back reported that the company is looking into the complaints, but has no immediate resolution," McLean reports. "The user also complained about the display hinge on the new model, which now has a more precise feel but less friction, allowing the lid to fall shut by gravity when held at an angle," McLean reports. Full article here .

‘Macsimum Recommended Reading’ for Nov. 4
Macsimum News — ... “Apple investigating problems with MacBook Pro’s glass trackpad: A new buyer of Apple’s uninbody notebooks emailed Steve Jobs about issues he was having with the unit’s new glass trackpad and hinge, and reports getting a prompt reply via the telephone addressing his problems.”—AppleInsider ...

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