The refraction of light where the plastic bonds together creates the appearance of a line. Apple consumers are famously style-minded and will often make a purchase decision based on a computer's color rather than its storage capacity. They weren't here when the machine arrived and they are getting bigger. Apple insisted that it was impossible that cracks would show up for the first time or expand after the machine was purchased, but suggested the so-called mold lines were so faint that they might not be noticed initially. It's like complaining if wood has grains in it.
Wood does have grains in it, and it is still beautiful.
Coming on the same day that Apple warned of a steep shortfall of its fourth quarter earnings, the complaints about the Cube raised questions over whether the irregularities in the machine's casing had actually affected sales. Although the Cube has received generally rave reviews, Apple said on Thursday that its initial sales have been slower than expected. It offered no comment on whether the visible lines in the plastic had been a factor. TechTV Inc. All rights reserved. We respect your privacy .