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27-inch iMacs reported to have Flash playback issues
27-inch iMacs reported to have Flash playback issues
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. The problem doesn't ...
27-inch iMacs having performance issues?
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?
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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Reported Flash Playback Issues on Apples New 27-inch iMacs
TechGadgetsNews — ... Camp allowed playback with no slowdowns, suggesting the problem could be Snow Leopard related. If you are one of many people having this problem, and want at least a temporary solution , you can try what other have already tried, that is installing the ClickToFlash plugin to prevent default loading of Flash content on Web sites, and render it through HTML5. The issue was addressed by Apple with the release of Mac OS X 10.6.1, less than two weeks after the launch of Snow Leopard. Via tuaw

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