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Apple Releases Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.1

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NewImageApple has released an update to mid-2012 MacBook Pro models to fix an issue with some Thunderbolt cables. The 442KB update is available via Apple's support site and the Mac App Store.

About Thunderbolt Firmware Update v1.1 This update addresses an issue with MacBook Pro (mid 2012) and some Thunderbolt cables that may prevent bus-powered Thunderbolt devices from functioning properly.

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keysofanxiety Avatar
174 months ago
Phew, thank goodness they released this! Now my £2000 worth of Thunderbolt cables will work perfectly with my £1000 laptop. :rolleyes: ;)
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
174 months ago
im also kinda wondering when there will be actual Thunderbolt accessories besides $50 cables and $1000+ hard drive arrays?!

By the time Belkin actually releases its long awaited Thunderbolt breakout box, Apple will have already moved on to the next gen Applebolt standard declaring Thunderbolt a slow and obsolete technology, of course they will gladly sell you a $39 dongle so you can connect at least some of your antique accessories to the new port.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Agent OrangeZ Avatar
174 months ago
When are they going to update the price of Thunderbolt accessories?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
174 months ago
So when are they going to fix the MacPro computers that do not have Thunderbolt?
You know those professional computers who's users are the ones most likely to adopt a technology like Thunderbolt, which was designed to be as fast as possible for professional use!
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nutmac Avatar
174 months ago
Bah! I have Thunderbolt Display, famous for USB ports not working correctly from time-to-time. I got all excited and read the headline as "Apple Releases Thunderbolt Display Firmware Update".
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
174 months ago
When is thunderbolt going to be affordable? It's been quite a while since it was released...
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