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Apple Releases MacBook Air Software Update

I would do yes but I want to try normal situations. I can't get my to shut down but even before it rarely shutdown anyway.
 
My Air hasn't had any problem, but I'm all in favor of prevention. I'll let others be the guinea pigs on any update though!
 
How do i get coolbook out?

Coolbook worked flawlessly for the past 4 months and now Apple wants me to take it out. If I had an option, I'd stick with Coolbook, but I can't really stay away from updating for too long. So, I have these questions:
  1. How do I remove coolbook? Would deactivating be equivalent of removing (as far as Apple is concerned)?
  2. If I need to totally remove coolbook, will dragging the application to trash do the job?
  3. If I am not happy with Apple's solution and want to fall back to using Coolbook, do i have an option, or will coolbook stop working once i install this update?
 
I've had this problem, notably playing video--something I like to do while working on other things.

I really hope this fixes the issue. It sucks to pay $3,200 for a Mac that I have to let cool down when watching a movie or videos online.

Fingers crossed...because I absolutely love the MBA otherwise. Love it...
 
BWhaler said:
I've had this problem, notably playing video--something I like to do while working on other things.

I really hope this fixes the issue. It sucks to pay $3,200 for a Mac that I have to let cool down when watching a movie or videos online.

Fingers crossed...because I absolutely love the MBA otherwise. Love it...
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my friend's macbook air is still running very hot to the touch
 
MacBook Air Update 1.0

Ladies and gentlemen,

Fire up your Software Update NOW!!!

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macbookairupdate.html

What’s New in this Version

This update is recommended for all MacBook Air computers, and addresses issues with video playback and processor core idling.

Third-party software that modifies processor operating characteristics such as frequency and voltage is not supported and should be removed before installing this update.

For information on this update, please visit this website:

About MacBook Air Software Update
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2883
 
saisrujan said:
Coolbook worked flawlessly for the past 4 months and now Apple wants me to take it out. If I had an option, I'd stick with Coolbook, but I can't really stay away from updating for too long. So, I have these questions:
  1. How do I remove coolbook? Would deactivating be equivalent of removing (as far as Apple is concerned)?
  2. If I need to totally remove coolbook, will dragging the application to trash do the job?
  3. If I am not happy with Apple's solution and want to fall back to using Coolbook, do i have an option, or will coolbook stop working once i install this update?
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Simply open CoolBookController and choose UNINSTALL under Preferences.

On another note. I uninstalled CoolBook and Restarted then I performed Software Update and Restarted.

My Geekbench was 2214. I relicensed CoolBook and restored my settings and achieved a 2469! I LOVE this software!
 
Ran the update, took a while... long reboot.

Whatever this updated and whatever caches/preferences/etc. this cleared out worked wonders. All applications opened 5x+ faster than before the update (quicksilver, simplifymedia, adium, mail.app, firefox). The machine is actually responsive again. Too bad I can't run this update once a month. Hopefully the responsiveness sticks
 
i use only 800mhz set by coolbook for adapter and battery settings, i didn't really notice the speed decrease because all i do just listening to music and browsing websites. the battery holds a little long too.

just disable coolbook and installed this update. everything is fine, no need to uninstall coolbook, just disable it and restart.
 
just facts

ayeying said:
Edit 3: Okay, apparently, the fix is just to fix the core shutdown, however, you basically run at a 0.8GHz CPU to prevent overheating.
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Now I'm not going into a PB 12 vs MBA debate here - but the 12 inch can play YouTube without dropping the CPU speed for heat reasons. I don't think throttling the CPU to half what it can do in this day & age is acceptable. It certainly wasn't 4 years ago with the PPC's.

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Do Not Update

i could open up to 20 videos and trailers in different tabs on firefox or safari, and it ran smoothly using cookbook. but now after updating, 3 online videos feels laggy. i reactivated my cookbook immediately. i guess it's that the update limits the clockspeed by too much (fluctuated from 800 to 1200 mhz even with video playing) of cos you won't get any core shutdown. but performance is drastically reduced as it never reaches 1600 (or 1800 mhz for 1.8 model). stick with coolbook mates. i think the voltage setting you get in coolbook really helps lowering the temp and should avoid or greatly limit the chance of core shutdown. coolbook with smcfancontrol on mba is still the best in my opinion.
 
FireArse said:
Now I'm not going into a PB 12 vs MBA debate here - but the 12 inch can play YouTube without dropping the CPU speed for heat reasons. I don't think throttling the CPU to half what it can do in this day & age is acceptable. It certainly wasn't 4 years ago with the PPC's.

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Agreed, but you only require this if you have an MBA with the fault (Apple, it is a fault despite you trying to hide it with a cpu remap) luckily there seem to be some ok ones around (fortunately mine included) which don't get the cpu core issue.

Consequently im very reluctant to update, ive grabbed the updater from the apple website and will just file it somewhere for now i think.
 
ntrigue said:
Simply open CoolBookController and choose UNINSTALL under Preferences.

On another note. I uninstalled CoolBook and Restarted then I performed Software Update and Restarted.

My Geekbench was 2214. I relicensed CoolBook and restored my settings and achieved a 2469! I LOVE this software!
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I would be very interested in learning what your CoolBook settings are. Incidentally, although others have indicated that they set speed to 800Mhz, I cannot find any setting below 1200 in the drop-down menu. What am I missing?
 
Pretty pathetic response from apple, stooping really low, both too little (800 mgz? what? a powerbook g4 would be a better option thus...) and too late...:eek:
 
According to AppleInsider, the core shutdown thing is for when the MBA gets really hot. Shutting down one core should let the computer cool down. I don't have an Air so I don't know how much that's true so don't flame me on it. If true, it makes sense. I'd rather have a computer that gets a little slow at times rather than one that dies from overheating. I'm sure there are people here that would be the opposite. Whatever.
 
guzhogi said:
According to AppleInsider, the core shutdown thing is for when the MBA gets really hot. Shutting down one core should let the computer cool down. I don't have an Air so I don't know how much that's true so don't flame me on it. If true, it makes sense. I'd rather have a computer that gets a little slow at times rather than one that dies from overheating. I'm sure there are people here that would be the opposite. Whatever.
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The point is, at $1800 to $3000, it shouldn't do either.
 
Jeebus, a $3,000 notebook and you can't even watch youtube videos on it? Ouch. :rolleyes:
 
update!

abc861 said:
i could open up to 20 videos and trailers in different tabs on firefox or safari, and it ran smoothly using cookbook. but now after updating, 3 online videos feels laggy. i reactivated my cookbook immediately. i guess it's that the update limits the clockspeed by too much (fluctuated from 800 to 1200 mhz even with video playing) of cos you won't get any core shutdown. but performance is drastically reduced as it never reaches 1600 (or 1800 mhz for 1.8 model). stick with coolbook mates. i think the voltage setting you get in coolbook really helps lowering the temp and should avoid or greatly limit the chance of core shutdown. coolbook with smcfancontrol on mba is still the best in my opinion.
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I prefer Apple provided solutions to problems with my Mac, rather than third party solutions that I have to pay for. I'd say everybody should update.

It seems to me that this update helps balancing the load between the cores. (I have to admit that I've been using this update only for a few minutes now)
 
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