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27-inch iMacs having performance issues?
27-inch iMacs having performance issues?
It's not at all clear what the root cause of the problem is, but we've noticed a big uptick in people complaining about performance issues on new 27-inch iMacs on Apple's support boards. The most common symptom seems to be incredibly slow Flash video playback, but people are also claiming ...
Support - Discussions - New 27" iMac -- Slow Flash Video ...
discussions.apple.com — Hi All, I just upgraded my 24" iMac to the new 27" iMacs that just came out. Well, now EVERY flash-based site like youtube or hulu runs unbelievably slow. Looking at activity monitor, Flash is hitting about 100-110% of my cpu. It basically makes the ... (more) Support - Discussions - New 27" iMac -- Slow Flash Video ...
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New 27-inch iMac only supports a Mini DisplayPort input
New 27-inch iMac only supports a Mini DisplayPort input
phonestechnology.blogspot.com — Independent testing has confirmed the pre-existing fears that the new 27-inch iMac supports interaction only with devices equipped with the interface Mini DisplayPort. That is, owners of devices with ports VGA, DVI and HDMI, for example, game consoles or video players will not be able to use ... (more) New 27-inch iMac only supports a Mini DisplayPort input
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Do Apple's 27-inch iMacs come with teething problems?
T3.com All — ... build pre-installed or just bad permissions. Either way, it seems to be a significant issue, although not affecting all machines. In a way, it would be better if it did affect all machines, that should make it easier for Apple to find the problem and sort out a fix. Either way, we're sure the company is now well aware of it and looking closely at it. In the meantime, if you happen to be affected, just comfort yourself with the fact that you're not alone. Link: Apple (via Engadget ) Related links: [image]

Do Apple's 27-inch iMacs come with teething problems?
T3.com News — ... permissions. Either way, it seems to be a significant issue, although not affecting all machines. In a way, it would be better if it did affect all machines, that should make it easier for Apple to find the problem and sort out a fix. Either way, we're sure the company is now well aware of it and looking closely at it. In the meantime, if you happen to be affected, just comfort yourself with the fact that you're not alone. Link: Apple (via Engadget)   T3 Top Ten:  iPod Docks ...

Does the world’s sexiest desktop have a performance problem?
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... about 100-110% of my cpu. It basically makes the browser unresponsive and the video is choppy,” one user claims on the Apple forums. It must be stressed these reports do not claim all new 27-inch iMacs are so affected, it seems to be a problem (or series of problems) which afflict only some units at this time. Apple Discussions Topic : Flash video causing 105% CPU usage spikes Topic : New 27" iMac -- Slow Flash Video Via: Engadget ...

Are Apple’s new 27in iMacs dogged with performance issues?
Electricpig.co.uk - The UK's fastest-growing tech news site — ... complaints stacking up in its support forums, it’s likely to soon. It’s still not clear whether the alleged problem with new 27in iMacs is confined to US users or if the UK has issues too. We’ve asked Apple for comment and we’ll let you know what it has to say. If you have been thinking of getting hold of the new Apple iMac, check out our iMac hands-on for details on what you need to know. Out Now | £1,349 | Apple (via Engadget) Related posts: Thinner Apple iMacs, ...

27" Macs Having Issues?
I4U News — ... filtering in from the Apple support forums are anything to go by, Apple's latest Mac could have some problems. Engadget states that most of the complaints are due to a bug that causes the new Mac's hard drive to spin down, issues with slow Flash playback, and a possible corrupted build of Snow Leopard. There's been no official word from Apple about this yet, but new users continue to complain. This is far from an epidemic, but enough people have spoken up to make it noteworthy. There's even a video that shows the Flash issue occuring. Again, this could just be due to a few ...

27-inch iMacs reported to have Flash playback issues
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... If you were contemplating buying one of those shiny new 27-inch iMacs, maybe don't pull the trigger just yet: according to Engadget, many proud new owners of the computer have become annoyed new owners, reporting pronounced problems in particular with Flash playback. ...

New Apple iMacs plagued by choppy flash video playback?
Crave: The gadget blog — ... After reading Engadget's report on recent complaints about flash video playback mucking up system resources on the latest 27-inch Apple iMacs, we decided to test out the claims using our own system. Users on the Apple Discussion threads noticed a bug in the Flash Player that bogs ...

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