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Apple has released a firmware update for the “uniprocessor” (single processor 1.6 or 1.8ghz) G5 Power Macs. According to the update notes, the update improves general system reliability and restores sleep functionality. The update requires Mac OS X 10.3.5.
Category: Hardware
In an interview with MacCentral, Greg Joswiak, VP of Product Hardware and Marketing elaborates on the projected availability of the new iMac. When asked about Phil Schiller’s statement that the new iMac would be available in mid-September, Greg states
“Well, let’s be realistic. That’s when they first start shipping. By definition a ramp means going from zero to whatever full capacity is going to be. On day one, there’s all this demand that’s built up, and inevitably, there’s a shortage. People get excited about our products — that’s good, and in no way do I want to dampen that. … but the reality is with any new product, it’s hard to imagine any example where [a shortage] isn’t the case.”
Category: Hardware
A user of Macs since they had silly names like Performa and Centris, Theodore Lee is a techie who prides himself on his vast knowledge of all things Apple. OS X Factor was started in 2001 (originally as macosxcentric), and continues to churn out tips, tutorials, reviews and commentary on the tech sector.
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