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Apple Updates Boot Camp Drivers to Fix Major Issue Causing Blown Speakers on New MacBook Pros [Updated]
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We've finally reached the point where the sales guy is designing the computer he wants for himself instead of the one users actually need.
Fortunately, this kind of thing is self-correcting as Steve once said during an interview. A few crappy sales quarters and Apple will learn... or it won't.
It's a shame how out of touch they've become with their users' needs.
Fortunately, this kind of thing is self-correcting as Steve once said during an interview. A few crappy sales quarters and Apple will learn... or it won't.
It's a shame how out of touch they've become with their users' needs.
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I strongly disagree.
Obviously, I like macOS otherwise I wouldn't be using it.
That said, I find Windows (at least the more recent versions) to be quite decent.
If he was still alive you could ask Steve Jobs when in 2008 he introduced and released the first MacBook Air that overheated.
WOW. Software that damages hardware.
A brand new low point for QA at Apple.
A brand new low point for QA at Apple.
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the "Gate" terminology finds it's roots on the "watergate" situation that occured under President Nixon in the states. It was a big deal, which spawned the name because of the Cover up situation that surrounded it
"Gates" terminology generally refer to items / issues in which the individuals involved cover up, or avoid directly addressing the issue.
"antennagate" was a thing because Apple defended their decision, claimed nothing was wrong, and even tried to lie about it to their customers. Bendgate became because of similar attempt by apple to discredit, or lie about what occurred.
In this case, it's a bad situation but Apple is owning up to it and fixing it without attempting to lie / avoid the situation.
Yep, like all the other different issues other Apple products have. You know, blown speakers, display issues on new MB Pros, retina coating issues, bending iPhone 6 Plus frames, broken iMac hinges, touch disease...the list goes on. However the majority of people, including me, are very satisfied with their machines. So yeah, I'm happy with my laptop.
It's not good, but it's also not their own software. It's Realtek drivers running in Windows "approved" by Apple. But it's not even funning in the OEM OS!
Not to worry, a replacement machine with very more better potent unapologetic magic speakers is already on the way.
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You mean, I'm fine like this, which happened 2 years ago?
Windows Update drivers bricking USB serial chips beloved of hardware hackers
Yeah but Apple write the Kext files for those - Boot Camp is nothing more than mostly a bundle of 3rd party drivers packaged together - Apple barely write anything for Windows. They do approve them obviously which isn't good, but it's still Realtek who wrote the audio one (which is why it was on their site as an update first)
It really is becoming embarrassing. My favorite from this year was the removal of the headphone jack from their biggest selling product and then needing a software patch to ensure that the bundled lightning earbuds worked properly.
Subjective? Maybe, but i've heard people say they are getting 2-3 hours under no real load. I think most people would think that was terrible.
Glad I bought a 2015 model on cyber Monday instead of one of these!
Seriously? People are blaming windows and realtek for speakers that can be blown by sofrware? Really? There is something wrong with speakers that be blown this way, better to find out now.
My god people, apple sells this stuff at a premium, they should not blow with ANY software. Stop bending over backward to defend every little thing that happens, hold them to the standard THEY SET.
My god people, apple sells this stuff at a premium, they should not blow with ANY software. Stop bending over backward to defend every little thing that happens, hold them to the standard THEY SET.
So it's finally safe to install Windows 10 through BootCamp? I've been postponing the install just because I heard of this issue.
One step closer to Apple removing boot camp altogether. I am surprised it is still in, honestly.
Install it while headphones are plugged into the machine, then run all updates and ensure you have the updated Cirrus Logic Driver from 11/22 before you take out the headphones.
What a shame that Apple has to replace the complete computer for a couple of blown speakers. We have sunk to a new low with technology.
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Oh and if you blow your headphones, good luck getting them replaced.
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Oh and if you blow your headphones, good luck getting them replaced.