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New Apple iMac Performance Problems
ubergizmo.com - 25 days ago
New Apple iMac Performance Problems
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Generally buying a new (and not to mention expensive) item is a happy process, but that doesn't seem to be the case for many owners of Apple's nwe 27-inch iMac. Apparently reports are filtering in reporting problems such as choppy Flash playback, erratic hard drive behavior and troubled ...
27-inch iMacs having performance issues?
engadget.com - 26 days ago
27-inch iMacs having performance issues?
— engadget.com — 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 ... (more) 27-inch iMacs having performance issues?

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discussions.apple.com - 26 days ago
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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youtube.com - 26 days ago
iMac flash issue (video)
— youtube.com — Unboxed my new 27" iMac, software updated, updated flash, and flash video is spiking the CPU, making... it un usable. (more) iMac flash issue (video)

Comments vote down 9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence found this 26 days agofound this

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Coolest Gadgets:  New 27″ iMacs wake up on the wrong side of the CPU

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New 27″ iMacs wake up on the wrong side of the CPU
Coolest Gadgets — ... discovered that the issues begin to occur once the computer goes to sleep and then begins to wake up. Some have used workarounds like hitting the power button to sleep and then waking it up again. This apparently “calms” the CPU down and frees up resources. But a better solution is to contact Apple immediately while users Apple Care warranty is still in force. Or return the iMac to the Apple Store for genius’ to either fix or replace. Hat Tip – Ubergizmo ...

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Owners of the new iMac complain of problems with playback of Flash
phonestechnology.blogspot.com 26 days ago — According to reports on the forum support Apple, some owners of new iMac computers are experiencing problems with playing them in the video format Flash. The first of this kind of problem drew the attention of the user with the nickname Subcide, attempting to reproduce the YouTube video on its ...
Customers Complain New iMacs Plagued With Problems — Wired: Gadget Lab
Dozens of owners of Apple’s new 27-inch iMac are reporting performance issues ranging from sluggish Flash playback, erratic hard drive behavior and buggy operating system installations. The most common complaint seems to revolve around poor Flash performance, whereas videos play ...
Workaround for the 27 inch iMac Flash lag — The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
We've had a few users tell us about performance lags that they're experiencing with their brand new 27" iMacs. Our own Casey Johnston even wrote a quick article about the problem last month. Now that everyone has had a few days to play with the issue and try the obligatory troubleshooting ...
Are Apple’s new 27in iMacs dogged with performance issues? — Electricpig.co.uk - The UK's fastest-growing tech news site
Apple iMac While Windows 7 users are facing the dreaded “endless reboot” buy, people with new iMacs may not be able to be smug. Owners of the recently released Apple 27in iMac are reporting a range of performance issues. Are there serious issues under the shiny facade of ...
Does the world’s sexiest desktop have a performance problem? — 9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence
Disappointing reports claiming the 27-inch iMac may suffer performance problems have begun emerging, emanating from Apple’s Discussion Forums. 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 ...
Do Apple's 27-inch iMacs come with teething problems? — T3.com News
Just a couple of weeks back, Apple announced the launch and availability of the 27-inch iMac - £1,349 securing you one of these big-screen lovelies. But according to reports, you could be get a few unwanted problems too. Or should that be problem?   - Read our iMac review here  ...
27-inch iMacs having performance issues? — Engadget
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 ...
New 27-inch iMac “the all-in-one to beat” — Latest iPhone News : iPhoneTopic.com
Reviewer Jonathan Rougeot (computershopper.com) rates the new 27-inch iMac 8.7/10 and makes it an Editors’ Choice, noting that “no one’s yet been able to match both the style and performance of Apple’s flagship desktop line.” Calling out the “stylish” new Multi-Touch Magic Mouse, “slim, ...