Red Alert, one of our forum members, performed a test on his X25-M before and after applying the new firmware:
The performance gain in sequential and random writing mode is really significant, moving in average from 58 MB/S to 80 MB/s. Of course, such figures are rather low when compared to other more recent SSD models usually reaching 200 MB/s in writing mode. However, the Intel X25-M remains the reference unit for performance level when dealing with multiple small files. This firmware update illustrates the potential of improvement for such storage unit.
Another reader had problem with his firmware update and his X25-M will have to be serviced (under warranty), so if you plan to apply this new firmware for your Intel X25-M, remember to backup or clone your drive before applying the procedure. Firmware and explanations are available from Intel website. It is recommended for all X25-M with a firmware number ending with 8610.
AT&T pushing to keep iPhone exclusive through 2011
Having locked down the iPhone for at least three years, AT&T is now expected to take one more shot at an exclusive deal for the Apple handset and may keep it away from competitors until 2011.
Bluetooth 3.0 in the Future iPhone?
Instead of launching new rumors, Fudzilla speculates on the availability of the Bluetooth version 3.0 in the future iPhone to be released in June. Thanks to pre-version of iPhone OS 3.0, one can learn that apple will integrate in its future models the Broadcom BCM4329 chip. despite the FM receiver function, which will most likely never be activated, this component supports BT 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11n, exactly the hardware specifications required to manage Bluetooth 3.0.
If one adds to this analysis that the iPhone 3.0 will allow P2P connections between iPhones without requiring any difficult settings, the BT 3.0 is the perfect tool for such function. If this remains only hypothesis, it makes sense. Hhowever, having the hardware compatibility does not imply that Apple will implement and develop those functions. It could also decide to activate it only later on when BT 3.0 will really be a true marketing point and the new standard, so in about 6 months from now.
Updates of iMovie and Aperture
New Intel Firmware for X25-M Significantly Boosts Performance
Red Alert, one of our forum members, performed a test on his X25-M before and after applying the new firmware:
The performance gain in sequential and random writing mode is really significant, moving in average from 58 MB/S to 80 MB/s. Of course, such figures are rather low when compared to other more recent SSD models usually reaching 200 MB/s in writing mode. However, the Intel X25-M remains the reference unit for performance level when dealing with multiple small files. This firmware update illustrates the potential of improvement for such storage unit.
Another reader had problem with his firmware update and his X25-M will have to be serviced (under warranty), so if you plan to apply this new firmware for your Intel X25-M, remember to backup or clone your drive before applying the procedure. Firmware and explanations are available from Intel website. It is recommended for all X25-M with a firmware number ending with 8610.
AT&T pushing to keep iPhone exclusive through 2011
Having locked down the iPhone for at least three years, AT&T is now expected to take one more shot at an exclusive deal for the Apple handset and may keep it away from competitors until 2011.
Bluetooth 3.0 in the Future iPhone?
Instead of launching new rumors, Fudzilla speculates on the availability of the Bluetooth version 3.0 in the future iPhone to be released in June. Thanks to pre-version of iPhone OS 3.0, one can learn that apple will integrate in its future models the Broadcom BCM4329 chip. despite the FM receiver function, which will most likely never be activated, this component supports BT 2.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11n, exactly the hardware specifications required to manage Bluetooth 3.0.
If one adds to this analysis that the iPhone 3.0 will allow P2P connections between iPhones without requiring any difficult settings, the BT 3.0 is the perfect tool for such function. If this remains only hypothesis, it makes sense. Hhowever, having the hardware compatibility does not imply that Apple will implement and develop those functions. It could also decide to activate it only later on when BT 3.0 will really be a true marketing point and the new standard, so in about 6 months from now.
Updates of iMovie and Aperture
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