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 Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:35 pm Post subject: Apple Releases Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7... |
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Apple Releases Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7 for HDMI Flickering
Monday, December 10, 2012
Posted by: Staff
Apple has released the Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7 via their Software Update Utility and website for direct download. According to the company, this update addresses HDMI video flicker issues on Mac mini (Late 2012) computers and is recommended for all users. It should also be noted that it updates the EFI firmware on your Mac mini to 0106.03. The Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7 weighs in at 4.53 MB and requires OS X 10.8 or later.
http://www.123macmini.com/news/story/1948.html |
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Badger
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Great news! |
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P Smitty
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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+1
I was holding off buying one until they fixed this issue. Looks like it's time to head down to the Apple Store now. |
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Lilputter
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Great news indeed! I can't wait to get home from work and get it installed. I think this bug was the only thing holding back the Mac mini from being perfect. I also feel safer recommending it to friends and family now. |
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RickB
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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There were also some issues being reported about washed out looking colors. Any news if this update corrects that as well? I've been holding off upgrading because of the HDMI issues being reported. I really want one bad for Logic, PS and Aperture though.
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Knowles
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Don't ask my why, but I never had any issues with flickering or black screens. I'm glad they released the update though. It sort of puts questions about it being an unfixable hardware issue to rest. |
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Grasshopper
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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It looks to be working. I haven't had a single flicker since updating.
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idave
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Four hours running and not a single blink or flicker. I think the fix works.
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Bandit Bill
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:20 am Post subject: |
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| This is the nicest thing about owning a Mac. Sure there are issues once in a while, but usually they get fixed. |
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xmen65
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:44 am Post subject: |
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| This issue had me holding off, but not anymore. I ordered a Core i7 Mac mini with a Fusion Drive earlier this evening. It will be my fourth Mac mini purchase of all time. I can't wait to get it! |
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PipZippy
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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| This update worked for me. I no longer have flickering or going to black every couple hours. I also seem to have better color saturation than before. So thanks for restoring my faith Apple! The Mac mini is once again an excellent product. |
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Grasshopper
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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Still going strong. 
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Notto
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I have no snow or flickering after the update.
I'm just glad that I held out and didn't return it. This is one little gem of a computer. |
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jdryyz
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Does the improved colors survive after waking up your Mini from sleep? I've heard others complain about this. There's hope that the color problem will be solved with the Mac OS X 10.8.3 update.
| PipZippy wrote: | | This update worked for me. I no longer have flickering or going to black every couple hours. I also seem to have better color saturation than before. So thanks for restoring my faith Apple! The Mac mini is once again an excellent product. |
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PipZippy
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| jdryyz wrote: | | Does the improved colors survive after waking up your Mini from sleep? I've heard others complain about this. There's hope that the color problem will be solved with the Mac OS X 10.8.3 update. |
Yes. I would say there is still a little room for improvement though. Which may come with the 10.8.3 update like you are saying. But mine is pretty darn good man. Especially with adjustments in Displays and on my TV through the picture controls. |
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