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Release of Apple’s MacBook Pro laptop was welcomed by the critics and Apple seemed very enthusiastic about it until something really bad occurred. Apple publicized its new GeForce 8600 GT mobile graphics processor in strongly positive terms. This new model of processor is made by Nvidia based in Santa Clara, Calif. However, reviewers and the Apple Inc itself was shocked when users complained about the faulty Nvidia graphics processors. Initially it was hard to digest but now Apple has openly accepted that some models manufactured between May 2007 and September 2008, including the 15-inch, 17-inch may have faulty chips. According to the Apple, as posted in the website of MacBook Pro, Nvidia convinced Apple that Mac computers with the graphics processors were not affected by these faulty chips. But later investigations revealed that MacBook Pro Laptops with the GeForce processors were affected.

As a result, Apple is under the radar of its customers and has now agreed to extend the warranty of affected Systems. If the Nvidia graphics processor in your MacBook Pro has failed, or fails within two years of the original date of purchase, free of charge repair has been assured. If your MacBook Pro is out of warranty even then you will be serviced free of cost. Hence there is some relief for the customers. Moreover, for those customers who already paid for the repair service due to faulty chip, the money will be refunded. Now this is the good sense of accountability shown by the big firm like Apple Inc which will keep the faith of consumers intact. Nvidia is under critical attack by its shareholders for blotting out the problem. Though Nvidia may be responsible somewhere but its achievements in past may help it to hold the market. It is really tough time for both these giants.

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