Smell from Macbook Pro?

Hello,

I finally took the plunge and bought a new Macbook Pro (early 2008 model). Sometimes I seem to smell something while sitting in front of the machine. I have read about the Mac Pro possibly emitting some toxic fumes but I wonder if there are also similar known issues with the Macbook Pro. So far I couldn't find any reliable information. I bought the early 2008 model for the matte screen, but if there are fumes, that could convince me to buy the late 2008 model instead. I still have about 6 days to return this one if necessary. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Chris

 

hell,it is the smell of new electronics ...enjoy it while you can

 

I would bring it to Apple's attention.

I still remember how nice my (1st) Macbook smelled for the first few weeks.

 

.... that doesnt sound good. ive never experiance any "smell" while using any new products.

I'd take it back if i were you.

 

that's normal..ask any PC fanboy and he will tell you Macs stink....

 

are you from this planet? lol

 

It's the smell of freshly un-boxed metal.

 

Lol that's probably some Vista Freak at Microsoft writing stuff like that.

I know the smell you are talking about - it's called new computer.

THe smell is coming from inside an aluminum body casing that is warming up from the heat - which is normal of course.

Have you ever heard of the "New Car Smell" ???

LoL he must have screwed up sense of smell.

 

yeah...or the smell of melting plastic!

 

LoL no one could call me Mac Fanboy or Pc fanboy because i love both hahahaha except the pc looks - they are grossly ugly.

 

Oh that... that's just the smell of the hypno gas, Apple uses it so you buy more of there products...

Call Apple see what they say.

 

yes... hypno gas..

i think this is perfume... like the sort of things they put on cars. which is where i think steve jobs and co. got the idea from. car company.

my first macbook (early coreduo model) has hypno gas so strong i could smell it rooms away from where i put it.

my current computer; the Santa-Rosa MBP, has a good balance of the fume, infact; i wouldnt mind a stronger dose . steeeve joobbs foooor preesident!

 

It's a new chip in there for Smell-a-Vision...have you tried a fall scene or a cooking show - yummy.

Worth a call - who knows if you're being paranoid (I'm pretty good at that) or if it's really something to worry about.

 

What have you been eaten lately?

joking aside, I would make them aware as well

 

If the smell is not that of burning silicon or plastic, I would not be too worried. You could try returning it and getting another one if it bothers you.