I have waited for quite some time now to buy a new iMac and I am just wondering if the very latest iMacs still have the freezing problem?
So: Anyone with an iMac from week 42 or later who still got a freezer?
I am looking to buy the 24" 2.4 GHz version. It they still have problems I might just wait until after MacWorld in January in case there will be an update then.
Power Mac G5 2.0 dual, eMac G4 1.25,
Mac OS X (10.4.10)
After a clean install, i got into system preferences and proceeded to choose a screen saver, and as soon as I clicked on shell, the screen froze. While in the middle of all this, the new firmware to fix the Graphics card is issued, so I am updating that now and will see if it works.
Ok the firmware is updated now. So far so good. But haven't spent much time on the iMAC to say that it is stable. However, before the update, all i had to do is go to the Shell screen saver to get a screen freeze. Now I have this screen saver on and everything is well. so far. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Will update in few hours.
Updated Firmware 15 mins ago
Run everything I normally freeze in
Ichat, coverflow, choosing screensavers
iChat has frozen within 15secs since I bought the mac 4 weeks ago tonight it has run without a freeze since i updated. running coverflow and previewing screensavers at the same time has not frozen!
This might be it! finger croseed.
Good luck to y'all
I couldn't agree more with what you are saying about your freezing problems, but just be carefull not to say anything about Apple's responsibility or what may be a fair compensation to those who have had a terrible experience with their new iMac. It may lead to your thread showing up as missing in a short time. I don't think anybody can say how many iMacs have this problem, as this forum probably represents only a small fraction of the total number of iMac customers. I would venture to say only a small number of buyers participate in forums like this and you are more likely to post a "problem" rather than a "no problem" unit. So, coming up with a percentage of units actually having the trouble is hard to estimate and would probably only be known by Apple. I have been waiting to buy a new iMac for quite some time, but I don't think I should be having to think about whether I'm going to be lucky enough to get one without the problem or, if I don't, having to jump through hoops to get one that works properly.
So: Anyone with an iMac from week 42 or later who still got a freezer?
FWIW, my iMac was produced in week 42 and never froze in the week that I have it. I've been careful to avoid installing the iMac Software Update but installed everything else that was offered. Today, after upgrading to 10.5.1., it no longer offers the iMac Software Update and doesn't offer the firmware update either.
So to me this looks like Apple nailed this problem down in week 42 or thereabouts and has been shipping new iMacs with the upgraded firmware since.
My 24-inch arrived today, is a week 41 build with 10.4.10 grey-labeled Install DVDs, and I'm very happy I bought it (the standard build - replaced the 1GB of RAM myself):D
Apparently I bought from an unauthorized seller (on eBay), as it had no phone support according to Apple, even though Apple's records had my correct date of purchase. However, I went ahead and registered an AppleCare for it, and now it's fully covered for the next three years:) Yes, I expect to keep it for all three years, just like my first Indigo iMac G3, which still works.
Was offered and installed the following Updates successfully:
Although it was not offered at any time, after the above installs I downloaded and attempted the Graphics Firmware update anyway, and got the not needed message.
This is by far the best iMac yet, it's simply perfect, and I don't seem to mind having the 24-inch size after all:D
I sincerely hope that everyone with issues can get theirs fixed quickly so they can also start to enjoy them. Will be setting up a new AirPort Extreme "n" base station next.
