A number of users have reported difficulties such as higher operating temperatures, device recognition issues and louder fan noises after installing the EFI Firmware Update 1.1 for the 13″ MacBook.
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A very short two weeks ago I wrote about the MacBook chasm, the difference in features and benefits between Apple’s consumer MacBook and the professional MacBook Pro. I wrote that Apple’s revving the MacBook Pro to the faster and cooler Core 2 Duo processor essentially widened the gap between the two lines and that it would make potential MacBook buyers think long and hard about the MBP before buying.
After several days of speculation following Apple’s insistence that British retailer play.com remove their pre-order page for the upcoming Core 2 Duo-based MacBook line, Apple has unveiled the next generation of its consumer level laptop.
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15.4-inch MacBook due in May 2007
Foxconn Electronics will produce a 15.4-inch MacBook model for Apple for the first time, with shipments to commence in May 2007, according to sources at notebook makers.
Apple yesterday released MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.1 which “improves the MacBook’s internal monitoring system and addresses issues with unexpected shutdowns.” The update was released to address RSS or Random Shutdown Syndrome that has plagued MacBook owners.