New iMacs experiencing graphics pains

Apple's recently updated iMacs seem to be having issues with its graphic interface.

According to a report from AppleInsider, more than a few owners of the new shiny iMacs are experiencing unexpected interface freezes.

Just like turning frigid, the system will look and behave like it's running, but is totally unresponsive to any touching of the controls. Some suspect foul play by the new ATI Radeon HD graphics card, as most instances occur when playing games or running any video-intensive tasks.

So far Apple is aware of the problem but has yet to release a permanent fix for it. Desperate users have tried to re-install older Mac drivers with mixed results. For now, the best you can hope for is to reset the system when this occurs.

Is Apple losing touch with its "Just works" motto? If this is going to be a trend, then we should all wait for a Service Pack for the upcoming Mac OS X Leopard before making the upgrade.

This article was originally a blog post on CNET Asia.