I watched a film on Netflix with the 13'' MBA 2012 running on batteries. After about 30 minutes the video did not continue but the sound did and there was no way to close Safari or anything else for that matter. I had to press the power button to restart and this happened twice. Is this a Safari and/or Safari-Silverlight issue and is there a way to fix it? I am using the newest Silverlight version. I guess I could try if it works better with Chrome or Firefox.
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MBA and Netflix Freeze
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I have had the exact same problem on 3 or 4 occasions. I did a little research on the web, and others are having this issue. My guess is that it is a graphics driver that is causing the problem, either on apple's end, silverlight or something else related. I tried Firefox, but video seems a little choppy.
I'm trying to be patient in waiting for a software update.
I'm trying to be patient in waiting for a software update.
I have had the exact same problem on 3 or 4 occasions. I did a little research on the web, and others are having this issue. My guess is that it is a graphics driver that is causing the problem, either on apple's end, silverlight or something else related. I tried Firefox, but video seems a little choppy.
I'm trying to be patient in waiting for a software update.
Thanks, you are probably right about the graphics driver and/or Silverlight. Question is if Apple is even aware of the problem or if Mountain Lion will fix it.
I use google chrome and never have issues with netflix
it could be the plugin with safari. Flash and sliver light can be buggy.
it could be the plugin with safari. Flash and sliver light can be buggy.