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Ric Grupe
Nov-10-2007, 08:12 AM
Being a long time (forever) PC user, I still couldn't help but salivate over Apple's 24" iMac offering. I was trying to convince myself that I needed it so I was doing a little research and to my dismay found that folks were having lockup problems.

Here is the latest info I could find at qj.net.

Apple users have speculated that the new iMac lockups were products of bad software design (hence Apple's attempts to update (http://apple.qj.net/Apple-releases-software-updates-for-freezing-Macs/pg/49/aid/106784) the software), but new discoveries pegged these reasons as unfounded. Instead, evidence began to point at the hardware side (http://apple.qj.net/category/Hardware/cid/689) of Apple's iMac line, and graphical anomalies hinted that the graphics chip was at fault.

The embedded ATi (http://www.qj.net/tags/ati/632) Radeon HD 2400 XT (with accompanying 2600 PRO) graphics processor unit (GPU (http://www.qj.net/tags/gpu/1355)) stood as the iMac's current video engine, and it was singled out in particular. Users said that some defective iMacs were also exhibiting graphical artifacts (http://www.qj.net/tags/artifacts/1583) - the same artifacts that hardware enthusiasts would encounter after overclocking their GPUs a tad too much.

Heat dissipation is the prime reason for the graphical artifacts, but currently there haven't been no permanent solution announced or implemented by the company. Apple is still investigating the lockup issues, and it has yet to respond to these new finds.

On to other thoughts...at least for now.:D
Lovesong
Nov-10-2007, 08:23 AM
I think that the problem is affecting a small percentage of iMacs, and is generally overblown. We have 2 24" iMacs in the lab I work at (one Al, and one of the older white ones), and both of them are perfect. I am yet to experience issues with them.

An important thing to keep in mind is that the disgruntled voices are usually the loudest.
DavidTO
Nov-10-2007, 08:28 AM
I think it's pretty much a non-issue. It's a small percentage, it would be covered under warranty. You've got little at risk, IMO.
Ric Grupe
Nov-10-2007, 09:00 AM
I think it's pretty much a non-issue. It's a small percentage, it would be covered under warranty. You've got little at risk, IMO.

You know, David, it would be my luck to be part of 1%!

I'm in no hurry...so I'll continue to look at this for awhile.

I have Vista on my new Sony laptop and hate it. I figure if I have to learn the ins and outs of a new OS, I might as well make it a good one.

The iMac is priced appropriately IMO.
DavidTO
Nov-10-2007, 09:03 AM
You know, David, it would be my luck to be part of 1%!



That's your Windows pessimism. :wink
Ric Grupe
Nov-10-2007, 09:03 AM
disgruntled voices are usually the loudest.

Always. :nod

Thanks for the input.:D
Pupator
Nov-10-2007, 09:19 AM
I have Vista on my new Sony laptop and hate it. I figure if I have to learn the ins and outs of a new OS, I might as well make it a good one.



Hey Ric,

What sort of problems are making you hate Vista? Is it anything we could help with over here: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=75639 ?
If so, come ask! If it's going to be a while before you make the switch maybe we could help make that time less frustrating!
wxwax
Nov-10-2007, 09:22 AM
Hey Ric,

What sort of problems are making you hate Vista? Is it anything we could help with over here: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=75639 ?
If so, come ask! If it's going to be a while before you make the switch maybe we could help make that time less frustrating!
:thumb Love the attitude, Pupator. Good karma.
Ric Grupe
Nov-10-2007, 09:56 AM
Hey Ric,

What sort of problems are making you hate Vista? Is it anything we could help with over here: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=75639 ?
If so, come ask! If it's going to be a while before you make the switch maybe we could help make that time less frustrating!

Since I only use my laptop 5-10% of my computing time, and, I have XP pro on my main box...the differences are just plain irritating. Seems like every time I do something I have to dismiss one or two more dialog boxes to continue on. Just plain silly stuff IMO. I wish I could be more specific...but I actually avoid using it as much as possible and really have not learned Vista...yet.

Plus Sony loads it up with crapware that you have to wade through. Resisting change is probably my biggest problem. It takes time to get things the way you want them and I have yet to do that. I wanted a Dell XPS laptop with XP pro on it...but Dell screwed me there (another long story) so out of spite I went to the Sony. Nothing like screwing yourself!