News Archive for: Monday April 14, 2008 (later added items first)
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Apple TV 2.0.2 Update released
" the Apple TV 2.02 update was released today. It notes only bug fixes.
It fixed the 5GHz (802.11N) Wide channel mode disconnect bug for me. (v2.0.1 had connection dropout problems if wide channel mode enabled)
I re-enabled wide channels on my AE 802.11N router and blasted the ATV with data syncs of large amounts of info. Where before it would fail, now it succeeds without a hiccup.
-P"

I updated to v2.0.2 and then switched my AE 802.11N base to Wide Channel and played several Trailers w/o any connection dropout. (With v2.0.1 and wide channel mode I'd get a lost network connection after just one or two trailers played.)

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DVRFlash v2.5.1 (Flasher for Pioneer DVD Burners)
Mike F. sent a note DVRFlash v2.5.1 is available now with bug fixes and includes support for later Pioneer models including the DVR-115 and DVR-215.
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OS X compatible PCI Ethernet Cards page updated (low-cost Gigabit card)
I've added another (low-cost) Netgear GA311 (Gigabit) card report to the OS X compatible PCI Ethernet cards page.
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PowerMac G5 Coolant Leaks page updated
I've updated the page on PowerMac G5 Coolant Leaks again with a report from an owner of two Power Mac G5 (Early 2005) 2.7GHz systems that developed a leak (out of warranty now). He notes Apple offered to cover the cost of repairing one but not both.
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Mac Drive Upgrades/Compatibility Database Updated
The Mac Drive/Storage Upgrades Database had more 9 reports added today. Current total - 16,405. (Searching by drive type/brand, mac model etc. listed below will show the full reports, most recent first)

    DVD+R/RW + DVD-R/RW Drives:
  • IDE Pioneer DVR-115 in Mac Pro (OS X 10.5.x)
  • IDE HP DVD Writer 1040r (w/Lightscribe) in Mac Pro (OS X 10.5.x)
  • Firewire (cased) NEC ND-3540A used w/PPC Mac Mini (OS X 10.4.8)
    (noted using Patchburn 4)

    Hard Drives:
  • SATA (onboard) Samsung HD501LJ 500GB in G5 Tower (OS X 10.5.2)
  • SATA Seagate Momentus 7200.2 (7200rpm, 16MB cache) in MacBook (OS X 10.5.x)
  • SATA Seagate 1TB in iMac Intel-CPU (OS X 10.5.2)
  • SATA PCI Card connected Seagate Barracuda ES.2 500GB (x4 for RAID) used w/G5 Tower (OS X 10.4.x) (includes benchmarks)
  • SATA PCI Card connected Seagate ST3750640AS 750GB (in OWC Elite Pro eSATA 2 drive RAID case) used w/G5 Tower (OS X 10.5.x)
  • SATA PCI Card connected Hitachi HDS721075KLA330 750GB (in Quad Interface OWC Elite Pro case) used w/G5 Tower (OS X 10.5.x)

You can read full reports (latest shown first) by searching the database by drive/brand/interface/mac models (the latest reports are shown first in searches). The database includes reports on Optical Drives (Blu-Ray, DVD, CD/CDR, etc.), Hard Drives, Tape drives, Removable media (ORB, ZIP, MO drives), NAS (Network Attached Storage), in all interface types (IDE, SATA, Firewire, SCSI, USB, adapters).
If you've added/upgraded a drive in your Mac send me the details (drive info/speed rating/mac model/OS used, etc.). Note: Please use the drive for at least a week before reporting on it and test for booting from Disc with Optical Drives (as well as burning discs). Thanks.

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Mac CPU Upgrade Reports Database Updated
The Rate Your CPU Upgrade database has been updated with 1 more report this morning. Total to date: 10,344. Here's a summary of the latest addition (search database by upgrade brand, mac model, etc. for a complete list/comments of all user reports on matching criteria - latest reports first).

  • Sonnet Dual G4 1.8GHz (7747A) in (2002 Quicksilver) G4/AGP (rated 10)
    (includes notes on drive, video card (ATI 9600), Controller card, ram upgrades done at same time and some wake from sleep issues)

    (Full reviews of G4 and G3 upgrades compared to stock CPUs, including real world apps/game tests, install info, etc. are linked at the G4 upgrade reviews and G3 upgrade reviews pages. OC/CPU module articles are on the Systems page.)

If you've upgraded the CPU on your Mac, send a review with your experience (performance/stability/installation, etc.), Mac Model/Upgrade brand info and overall rating (1= worst to 10=best). If you can, please run some tests with the original CPU vs the upgrade (for example time some tests with your favorite app, game, etc. - see full reviews here for example tests with common apps/games/benchmarks.)

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Other News/Articles, Mac Software Updates
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