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Firmware update for late ATI iMacs improves stability

April 29, 2008

Apple today posted the iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update 1.0.1 for iMac owners with either the Radeon HD 2400 XT or HD 2600 Pro graphics cards. The update simply states that it addresses system stability issues in those systems, but does not mention whether any performance enhancing aspects are also included. Firmware updates require an u...

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iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update 1.0.1

Apple just released an update for iMacs sporting either a ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro or a ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT graphics card. According to Apple, the update will "improve system stability" by installing a firmware upgrade on the graphics cards. This does affect the newly released iMacs.After this update is installed, you should see ROM version: 113-B2250L-259. You can download the update by opening Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update) on the affected system, or by downloading the installer package directly from Apple. Apple also notes: To complete the firmware update process, please follow the instructions in the updater application (/Applications/Utilities/iMac ATI Radeon HD Graphics Firmware Update.app). The updater will launch automatically when the Installer closes.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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MacMall offering $100 rebates on new iMacs, in stock now

MacMall, Apple's largest direct reseller, is offering up to $100 in rebates on the just-announced Penryn-based iMacs, each of which comes with free shipping, a free printer, and a free copy of Parallel's Desktop 3.0. The reseller is claiming stock...

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Macworld - Apple updates iMac with faster...

Apple updated its iMac line with faster processors and graphics cards, as well as offering new build-to-order options.

04/28/08

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Macworld - New iMac has a need for speed

Dan Moren takes a closer look at what the changes to Apple’s iMac offerings will mean to that desktop’s performance.

04/28/08

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Macworld - Review: 20- and 24-Inch Aluminum...

Apple's new crop of iMacs get a speed bump.

05/07/08

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Macworld - Apple posts graphics firmware update...

Apple has released a 1.0.1 firmware update for iMacs equipped with Radeon HD 2400 XT and Radeon HD 2600 Pro-equipped iMacs.

04/28/08

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Refurbs: New, old generation iMacs...

Apple is offering several refurbished iMacs, both new and old generation, starting from $999. The white plastic iMac models offered are the 20-inch 2.16GHz and 24-inch 2.16GHz...

03/21/08

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Macworld - iMac performance evolves through the...

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the iMac’s release, Macworld Lab digs some older machines out of storage to see how well they perform compared to the current models.

08/15/08

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From the Lab: Penryn iMacs show promise

Macworld Lab has begun testing the new iMacs released Monday, and we’ve got results for the entry-level 2.4GHz model as well as the build-to-order 3.06GHz machine.

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Intel Provides early 'Montevina'-Like Technology to iMac

Today's iMac updates provided a few surprising upgrades to the existing iMacs. The key changes include: - Faster Penryn processors (2.4GHz-3.06GHz), up from 2.0-2.8GHz Merom processors. - 1066MHz Front Side Bus, up from 800MHz....

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New iMac Could Be Big Hit with Gamers...

NewsFactor - The upgrades to Apple's iMacs announced Monday might seem pedestrian, but some observers see them as heralding an exciting new future for the Mac -- gaming.

04/29/08

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Apple releases new iMacs

Apple has released a brand new lineup of iMacs with improvements in processors speed, graphics and design. read more

04/28/08

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Apple quietly refreshes iMac line,...

Apple on Monday quietly refreshed its all-in-one line of aluminum iMac computers, boosting processor speeds across the board and adding a NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics card as...

04/28/08

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Apple Updates iMac

Apple today updated its all-in-one iMac line with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors.

04/28/08

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AMD smells a comeback with ATI...

And you thought Microsoft bringing back the SideWinder was gnarly. Announced today, AMD is resurrecting the long-standing AIW line with its first-ever high-definition...

06/26/08

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Refurb iMacs from $1,249, MacBooks...

Apple's online store is currently offering reconditioned current-generation iMacs for as little as $1,249 and MacBooks starting at $849. The company's current-generation 20-inch...

03/01/08

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macNN

Deals: late iMacs, Apple refurbs discounted

In light of Apple's updates to the iMac line, MacMall is running a few specials on late model iMacs, both the 20- and 24-inch versions. The 24-inch iMac comes with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive, Superdrive and an ATI Radeon 2600 Pro. MacMall is also bundling Parallels Desktop 3.0 with the purchase of a 24-in...

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Apple Updates iMac

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Apple iMac 3.06GHz unboxing,...

Look what arrived on our doorstep today! That's right -- the shiny, expensive new iMac that's now equipped with that funky custom and / or overclocked 3.06GHz CPU. Take a...

04/29/08

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Briefly: iMac graphics update, new...

Here's another brief week's news catch-up for iMac, iPod and iPhone fans: iMac graphics updated Apple has posted a graphics update for its iMac lineup: read more

04/29/08

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Apple introduces 3.06GHz iMac

Apple this morning introduced a major performance upgrade to the iMac that marks the first refresh since the aluminum design was introduced in August of last year. Every system...

04/28/08

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ATI Radeon HD 3870 Video Card for the...

Barefeats and Xlr8yourmac report that the ATI Radeon 3870 video card will make its debut for the Mac Pro by the end of May. We have received confirmation from a reliable source...

04/30/08

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Apple updates iMac as expected

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04/28/08

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Rumor floats new iMac next week

An upgrade to the iMac desktop line could be available as early as next week, according to an apparent tip sent to Geeksugar. The woman-oriented technology site claims the...

04/24/08

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