New firmware for 27'' Apple iMac fixes flickering display

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When we published our test of the 27'' iMac, we said that we didn't have any problems with the display.  Unfortunately, that isn't the case for everybody, and plenty of users have complained online about uneven colours and flickering.

If that affects you, then some good news arrived last week: Apple has released new firmware which designed to fix part of the problems.  You can find out more and download the update by visiting Apple's site.

Note that this new firmware only covers the problems with flickering, not the inaccurate colours.  Make sure you follow Apple's instructions carefully though, as one of the listed side effects is the risk that your screen will turn black and not switch on again …

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