On 29 December 2005 I posted a story on how Mac OS X software updates are disabling the lower RAM slot on some PowerBook G4 models (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz). There are many comments from people that have experienced the problem and Apple is finally addressing it. Apple has started a PowerBook G4 Memory Slot Repair Extension […]
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MacBook Pro Additions and Subtractions
The MacBook Pro has some new and cool additions, but unfortunately there seem to be more subtractions. Here’s a quick list… Read More…
Engadget has an interesting article on Mac OS X updates disabling or even permanently damaging the lower RAM slot in PowerBooks. It goes like this: after you update to Mac OS 10.3.9, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1 the PowerBooks’ lower RAM slot spontaneously goes bad. The current operating assumption is that the update actually makes the firmware […]
According to EMSnow Apple’s new Intel-based PowerBooks will be manufactured by Quanta and Asustek. Apple computer will adopt Intel processor next year. According to the understanding, the ODM order of new Apple notebook has been obtained by Quanta and Asustek. It will help increasing the total production of first quarter next year for both companies. […]
Engadget points to a report that some of the new higher resolution PowerBooks are having display issues. Specifically a “weird horizontal line issue.” The problem only seems to manifest itself on new 15-inch models and the 17s appear to be immune, so far. Check out the comments at Engadget for more…