6 Months On, Yellow Macbook Discoloration...

Hi All,
Just been reading some previous topics, including the Yellow Discoloration on the Macbooks at around June 2006.
Is this still an issue on the current revision of Macbooks?

Hey MPhil,
As far as I know this issue was isolated to the Rev A Core Duo MacBooks. I haven't heard any news about the discoloration issue occurring on the current Rev B Core 2 Duo MacBook models.
Tom

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ARCHIVED MESSAGE BELOW:
I've been blessed by having a MacBook without the staining. But, I can see where my palm has rubbed back and forth. It is unique in the nature of the design as to how this MacBook causes your palm to rub, RIGHT THERE. The plastic is going to wear and get dirty. I generally wipe this area down with some handiwipes daily.
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