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Apple Releases Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2

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Apple has released Thunderbolt Firmware update for all Macs with Thunderbolt ports, providing stability fixes for Thunderbolt and Target Disk Mode.

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The update requires OS X Lion 10.8.3 or later and uses 1.22MB of disk space. The update can be downloaded via Apple's software update page or through the Mac App Store.

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MagnusVonMagnum Avatar
MagnusVonMagnum
174 months ago
Hooray! My ZERO Thunderbolt devices appreciate the update Apple. ;) :D
Score: 28 Votes (Like | Disagree)
spazzcat Avatar
spazzcat
174 months ago
Hooray! My ZERO Thunderbolt devices appreciate the update Apple. ;) :D

For us that use it daily, do as well :p
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
C
cube
174 months ago
I really get the sense that Thunderbolt is another Firewire. Very seldom used, high cost due to the circuitry needed.

Just curious but those of you who have Thunderbolt on your MBP's would you rather those would have been extra USB 3.0 ports instead?

It is not another FireWire. FireWire was quite popular and not that expensive.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Peace Avatar
Peace
174 months ago
For us that use it daily, do as well :p

I'm so used to Thunderbolt,SSD's and USB 3.0 I don't know what I'd do if I had to go back to slower technology.

Albeit for an expensive price. Well worth it imho.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Yamcha Avatar
Yamcha
174 months ago
Awesome, now I can buy an expensive overpriced Thunderbolt device!
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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pgiguere1
174 months ago
I wonder if this affects Thunderbolt -> HDMI adapters in any way. :confused:

No. Such adapters are really Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters, Thunderbolt isn't involved.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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