Aluminum producer’s cutbacks have done little to stabilize the metal’s free fall. In London, the price of aluminum fell to $1,321 per tonne from $1,345. In New York, it was selling for 59 cents per pound. Six months ago, the metal’s going rate was $1.50 per pound.
On October 14/08, in Cupertino, California, Apple executives unveiled their redesigned line of MacBook Pro laptops, made from a solid piece of aluminum. These new laptops are more lightweight, thinner, and relatively inexpensive. Retail prices for the MacBook Pros begin at $1299 USD.
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