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Information Technology News Mac switching to LED backlighting | Mac switching to LED backlighting |
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| Written by Stephen Withers | |
| Thursday, 03 May 2007 | |
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But concern for green issues is unlikely to be the only reason for the change: LED backlights are thinner and lighter than fluorescents, they use less power (thus boosting battery life) and provide more even illumination. Rumours began circulating early this year that Apple would introduce an LED-backlit MacBook Pro during the second quarter. One possibility is that the announcement will be made at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. In the longer term, Jobs said "Apple plans to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of mercury by transitioning to LED backlighting for all displays when technically and economically feasible." Sony and Asus have already introduced notebooks using LED backlighting.{moscomment}
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