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128,000 rechargable batteries are being recalled in the United States. If you own an Apple iBook or PowerBook, double check to see if you are at risk of having these defective batteries. Apparently, an internal short can lead to the batteries overheating and therefore posing a fire hazard.

This warning is taken from the CPSC site:
“Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Apple to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. After removing the recalled battery from their iBook or PowerBook, consumers should plug in the AC adapter to power the computer until a replacement battery arrives.”

If you suspect that you may be one of those affected, you may contact Apple at (800) 275-2273 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday. The other alternative is to log on to Apple’s web site at www.apple.com/support/batteryexchange to check your battery’s serial number and apply for a replacement battery.

Steve Jobs first unveiled the Mac Mini in January 2005, bringing awe and attention to the most affordable Mac ever. That proved to be the best time for Mac users to upgrade and for Mac-to-be (switching form Windows) to purchase and get their hands on the petite but quite powerful machinery.

With a size of 6.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches length by 2 inches tall, the Mac Mini (lowest specification) boasts of 1.25GHz G4 processor, 256MB of RAM, a 40GB hard drive, and a Combo (CD-RW/DVD-ROM) drive retailing at $499.

Now, for the same price, you will get the Mac Mini with 512MB of RAM for all models, AirPort Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth on some models. Detailed specification are available from Apple’s Mac Mini page.

The Apple Mac Mini is retailed at $499 (1.25GHz), $599 (1.42GHz) and $699 (1.42GHz Superdrive). You may obtain your very own Mac Mini at Apple Store.

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