Apple releases Performance Update 1.0 for OS X
This week Apple released an update for Intel-based systems running Mac OS X versions 10.5 (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Performance Update 1.0 is available direct from Apple for Snow Leopard and Leopard. It can also be downloaded via Software Update.
According to Apple's support page, the update "addresses intermittent hard drive related pauses reported by a small number of customers." It requires Mac OS X 10.6.1 or Mac OS X 10.5.8.
The products affected include: MacBook Air (Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009), iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), MacBook Air (Late 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008), iMac (24-inch, Early 2009), iMac (20-inch, Early 2009), Mac mini (Early 2009)
According to Apple's support page, the update "addresses intermittent hard drive related pauses reported by a small number of customers." It requires Mac OS X 10.6.1 or Mac OS X 10.5.8.
The products affected include: MacBook Air (Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009), iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009), MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008), MacBook Air (Late 2008), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008), iMac (24-inch, Early 2009), iMac (20-inch, Early 2009), Mac mini (Early 2009)
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BUT, Apple seems to be coming out with updates for the machines released only within the last year or so.
This is contrary to the support for hardware they have stated for 3 years that they have mentioned in the past (the life of a laptop is on average 3 years, Steve Jobs statement).
While most Mac owners know, the Mac hardware will run the latest software for many more than 3 years (if they haven't done a base hardware change, read IBM to Intel) we have been acustomed to full support diminishing over the years and releases (you can't expect to have every feature forever).
But recently, Apple's 'Full' support of older machines seems to be tightening, and only covering those machines that may still be under the original 1 year warranty period?? maybe with a couple of month grace period.
Am I the only one to notice this? I realize there are economics involved, but seem to remember many updates, including firmware, for machines older than 1 year in the past??
I understand that as Apple moves forward with new hardware not all options are available on the previous machines.
BUT, Apple seems to be coming out with updates for the machines released only within the last year or so.
This is contrary to the support for hardware they have stated for 3 years that they have mentioned in the past (the life of a laptop is on average 3 years, Steve Jobs statement).
While most Mac owners know, the Mac hardware will run the latest software for many more than 3 years (if they haven't done a base hardware change, read IBM to Intel) we have been acustomed to full support diminishing over the years and releases (you can't expect to have every feature forever).
But recently, Apple's 'Full' support of older machines seems to be tightening, and only covering those machines that may still be under the original 1 year warranty period?? maybe with a couple of month grace period.
Am I the only one to notice this? I realize there are economics involved, but seem to remember many updates, including firmware, for machines older than 1 year in the past??
I wouldn't read too much into this. The name "Performance Update" is a bit misleading. I don't think it means it is going to make these machines faster or anything. But rather...
According to Apple's support page, the update "addresses intermittent hard drive related pauses reported by a small number of customers."
Machines not experiencing the "intermittent hard drives related pauses" don't need the fix.