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Apple to ink deal with Bono for RED iPods, MacBooks and iMacs?

Think Secret is reporting that Apple might be working on a deal with Bono to produce some red products to help promote and support the U2 philanthropist's RED, an AIDS awareness charity. The idea is that RED cuts deals to produce exclusively red items from which a portion of the sale is donated to The Global Fund, an org that helps women and children in Africa who have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Keep in mind, however, that nothing has been signed yet, and while I personally think it would be really cool to see something like this happen, I'm skeptical as to whether a red Mac would fly in a store next to predominantly white and black brethren.

But don't call me a hater; I'm as interested to see what happens with this as the next guy, and I think it would be a great gesture on Apple's part for the cause.

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spil

ROFL, Benjamin, so true.

I would like to see a RED MBP, but it would be hard to do on brushed aluminum. It is very easy to do that on a plastic macbook, but harder on aluminum. it would end up looking like an iPod mini/new nano, which is ok.

September 12 2006 at 10:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Scott M,

I think black and white should stay the standard colors. But special colors to support special causes would be great. And Bono/U2 has already worked with Apple on the U2 iPod. This would be a great way for Apple to assist Bono in one of his excellent causes. #7, good luck in the battle.

September 12 2006 at 1:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Zach Everson

I'd buy it--and not because of the color at all. Heck, many people keep their iPods in protective covers anyway. Just up the storage from the paltry 60GB and I'll be happy to support The Global Fund.

September 12 2006 at 1:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sir Not Appearing in this Blog

Red, white and black are complementary colours, and a red "special edition" MacBook would look great in the lineup.

September 12 2006 at 12:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Alex Stuart

#4: Heres a quick little black iMac Photoshop

http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/851/gallery2imac20060110dm5.jpg

September 12 2006 at 12:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Randy Piovarchy

Please please please. Having been positive for almost 10 years the limelight has been taken away from HIV charities in favor of breast cancer and heart disease. HIV patients are living much longer and people don't see such a need to donate anymore. I think this would really give that a push.

September 12 2006 at 12:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dan

I definitely remember hearing something about potential RedPods before.

(no, i'm not talking about the U2 iPods either.)

September 12 2006 at 12:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tenin2wenty10

Yeah, Red things go faster. So they will be like, ultimate macs.

September 12 2006 at 12:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MikeCP

#2 a black iMac would be friggin sweet

September 12 2006 at 12:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MikeCP

I'm sure some would sell. But it more than likely would not be nearly as attractive as the white and black. The Apple logo would not look good if it was kept the usual gray/white. I think a black apple with red casing would be kinda tacky. not sure.

September 12 2006 at 12:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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