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New Apple iMac Performance Problems
ubergizmo.com - 29 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 - 30 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 - 30 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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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)

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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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Flash Performance Problems Reported on 27" iMac
modmyi.com 29 days ago — image via Apple Engadget is reporting on two separate Apple Support threads on performance issues involving Flash playback on the new 27" iMac. The different reports are not resolving to a specific set of symptoms, and no fix is reported or imminent. The basic issue being reported by ...
Flash playback issues reported on Apple's new 27-inch iMacs
appleinsider.com 29 days ago — Some users of the new 27-inch iMac have expressed issues with the hardware, specifically stuttering when playing back Flash content on Apple's new desktop system.
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 ...
Users Experiencing 27-inch iMac Problems — Mac|Life all RSS Feed
The 27-inch iMac hasn't been out long, and users are already reporting performance problems with the new model. There are two Apple Discussion Board threads [ one , two ] of users reporting problems with laggy Flash-video playback, a bug that causes the hard drive to spin down, corrupted ...
27-inch iMac users reporting various problems — Macsimum News
Posted by Dennis Sellers Apple discussion forums have dozens of posts by users complaining of problems with the 27-inch iMac. Complaints include jerky Flash video playback, a corrupted Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”) build preinstalled, and other issues. Here are some of the comments ...
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 iMac 27": Performance Lags — HardMac.com
A rather annoying problem has been reported with the new iMac 27" (and only this model). The system seems to be using a large part of the available CPU load for an unknown function without any obvious reason. While a flash player was originally suspected, it could only be a way to identify the ...
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 ...
Video: Flash Video on New iMac — No Problems To Report — Cult of Mac
Following reports of problems playing Flash video on the new iMac, here’s some footage of a quick video test I conducted. (Hit the jump). I’ve been playing video on the machine for several days now with no problems. And the kids have been playing a lot of Flash games. Again, no ...
Reported Flash Playback Issues on Apples New 27-inch iMacs — TechGadgetsNews
27 Inch iMac users have reported trouble with the Flash Playback on the iMacs. Flash Playback could be leopard related. Looks like Apple is having yet again another problem and this time it is with their new 27 Inch Mac and this time users are not to happy with the issues they are getting on ...
Macsimum iPhone Video: Demo of 27” iMac Flash player problem — Macsimum News
Posted by Dave Merten Today’s Macsimum iPhone video demonstrates the 27” iMac Flash player problem a lot of new owner’s are experiencing.
Adobe Flash video playback issues reported on Apple’s new 27-inch iMacs — MacDailyNews
Some users of the new 27-inch iMac have expressed issues with the hardware...
Reports of Flash playback issues in new 27-inch iMacs surface — MacFixIt
With a new design that includes a 27-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and nearly as many pixels as the 30-inch Cinema Display, the new 27-inch iMac promises to be a media-watching Mecca. Right now, however, some users are having issues surrounding Flash playback. Apple has had no ...
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. The problem doesn't ...
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  ...
Owners of new iMacs reporting Flash playback problems — MacNN | The Macintosh News Network
Several owners of the new iMacs have reported problems when attempting to play Flash videos, according to several posts on Apple's Support pages. Forum poster Subcide first noticed the issue with a 27-inch iMac and the latest Flash player. YouTube playback appeared "really jerky" with distorted ...