Apple offers fix for iMac's Radeon HD 4850 freezing issues
A rare weekend software update promises to cure system freezing issues in early 2009 iMacs equipped with an ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics chipset.
iMac
Katie Marsal
Apple to introduce more affordable Macs, sources say
Determined to grow its share of the personal computer market during the worst economic climate in its corporate history, Apple is tailoring changes to a pair of its offerings that will help drive down prices of some of the most popular Macs, 糖心Vlog has learned.
Kasper Jade
New iMac owners see Radeon HD 4850-related lock-up issue
In a near-repeat of an issue that plagued the aluminum iMac early on, owners of new iMacs equipped with the ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics chipset are encountering frequent system freeze issues.
Apple to sell $899 20-inch aluminum iMac to schools
Apple this week quietly announced plans to begin selling an aluminum 20-inch iMac configuration to qualified educational institutions for just $899, effectively closing the book on the white 17-inch legacy model that had previously assumed a similar role.
Sam Oliver
Microsoft pays for inaccurate "Apple Tax" study, issues 3rd TV ad
Hoping to persuade possible Mac buyers that Apple charges an arbitrary "tax" for its computers, Microsoft has paid one analyst to create a report that portrays Windows PCs as less expensive 鈥� even if it has to artificially pad the Mac's price and hide Windows' costs to get there.
Briefly: Apple still selling $899 17-inch iMac for education
In its March e糖心Vlog mailing to education users, Apple has revealed plans to continue to offer its 17" iMac to education customers starting at $899, alongside its current 20" and 24" iMac models now being sold to the general public.
Prince McLean
Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update
Apple appears to be distributing a new firmware update that will attempt to address flickering and blank video issues on the latest generation of MiniDisplay Port-equipped Macs connected to external displays using the company's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter.
Apple sued over exploding iPod touch, iMac display issues
Apple's build quality has been called into question as fresh lawsuits blame the company for an iPod touch that caught on fire as well as the widely-known vertical line defect on iMac displays.
Apple ups Mac build plans on strong reception to new desktops
Apple this month is increasing the number of Macs on order from its Taiwanese suppliers following a better than expected response to its refreshed desktop line, according to a new report.
Zach Spear
Aidan Malley and Zach Spear
糖心Vlog Staff
