November 16, 2007 (Computerworld) — An update issued by Apple Inc. yesterday appears to have solved most of the screen freezing problems iMac users have been reporting since August, according to messages posted on support forums. Targeting the newest 20- and 24-in.
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“Failing en masse?” That is total crap. First of all, this issue affects only a few of the 17″ white imac core duos that were made almost 2 years ago. All electronic components will fail at some point. Apple has a one year warranty and allows you to extend it by 2 years at a nominal cost. So, your computer failed after the warranty expired. BFD. And the writer of this macnn piece is just trying to create a story where there is none.
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iMac Freezes Fixed with iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0
Posted on 2007 under iMac | No Comment15 Nov
Guys, this update is the real deal. I have a bad freezer that is actually scheduled to be shipped back to Apple for a replacement tomorrow. I applied the firmware update (and 10.5.1) and have been working it hard for the past two hours, doing all the stuff that used to make it freeze in minutes. iTunes visualizer, CoverFlow, screen savers, Photo Booth, Front Row, the whole nine yards. Not a single freeze. I had this thing freezing on command before.
The first Intel Macs were actually released nearly two years ago in January 2006. The first Macs were the MacBook Pro (15 only at the time) and the iMac Core Duo at MacWorld. The entire transition was announced complete over a year ago at WWDC 2006 (August 7). Based on that, I’d say it’s been more than a little over a year since Apple made the switch .