Cheap and effective fix for scratching DVD/CDs in iMacs

After looking at the slot on the side of the iMac, I couldn't help but notice how sharp the edges of the sides are. That will cause huge problems for everyone of us at one point or another. After reading a number of complaints surrounding this design flaw, I have come to a solution that each one of us can do with little or no trouble at all.
Cut a 4" piece of electrical tape, preferably the softer vinyl type (Scotch 33+), and slide about 1/4" inside the slot, on the back side of the Mac only since we're about protecting the media side. Press the rest of the tape along the outside towards the back of the iMac. Now take the tip of a butter knife and gently press the tape you inserted in the slot against the rear of the opening. It will create sort of a wrap around bumper.
This worked for me.

Hello Dino,
Thanks for the reply.
I haven't burned anything using the iMac burner. I have two Plextor external DVD burners attached to the iMac and use them instead since they are much faster. I suppose at some point I will burn a CD or DVD and see what the fuss is all about.
As for the other "issues" relative to the iMac, I am 100% satisfied with it and do not wish to listen to others complain about their machines so I have, for the most part stayed away from the other discussions.
After all, these are machines. I'm just tired of all the bit**ing and moaning about a mass produced piece of hardware. There are expectations, and of course some of them are not agreeable to others, but I am not a fan of publicly bashing a manufacturer. Apple is aware of each and every issue it faces and each one results in a learning curve for the next generation. If this thing is such a piece of crap, then don't buy it. There are choices one can make and one of those is to not buy an iMac. For the record, I would buy another one if I needed to.
....off my soapbox.
Thanks.
RSR

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[svn] 2312: CursorManager: New functionality and a fix for SDK-15029

Revision: 2312
Author: [email protected]
Date: 2008-06-30 17:24:01 -0700 (Mon, 30 Jun 2008)
Log Message:
CursorManager: New functionality and a fix for SDK-15029
* NEW: When the mouse leaves a window/stage where a cursor is set, the cursor no longer sits on the edge of the screen until the mouse comes back into the window, it disappears.
* NEW: In AIR, when the mouse leaves an active window and glides over an inactive window (without giving it focus) where a cursor is set, the system pointer will be hidden and the custom cursor will appear while gliding over that window, and disappear when you leave that window.
* FIX: When a cursor is set in a child Window, and the mouse moves over another Window or WindowedApplication, the cursor no longer disappears -- the correct system pointer or custom cursor will display.
* Fixed listener leaks when switching systemManagers (neither Jason nor I can tell when/why it would happen in CursorManager, however).
Reviewer: Jason
Bugs: SDK-15029
Doc: No
QA: Yes, here's an exhaustive list of ideas:
* We'll need tests for the new behaviors.
* For all tests, we need to try behavior in air AND behavior in (sa)player, and test regressions.
* Please test SDK-15583 again, all other cursor tests.
* Take the test case for SDK-15029 and open up TWO MyWindows. Test how the cursors change across all three app windows when they are overlapped like a Venn diagram, with different combinations of custom cursors on and off -- we should have test cases for all of this behavior.
* Test that custom cursors work properly when the mouse leaves a non-rectangular stage with transparency.
* Test mouse drag situations -- drag off stage, release, move back to stage; drag off and back onto stage, etc.
* In my tests, I found a lot of bad behavior in AIR, and player seemed to be fine. Do we have drag and drop use cases for AIR with custom cursors?
A list of some bugs I encountered:
* BUG (cosmetic): If the mouse is outside the stage when a cursor changes for the first time (say you toggle a checkbox which sets the cursor using the keyboard), the cursor will appear on the stage in the last known mouse position. When the mouse returns to the stage, everything will start working correctly again.
* BUG (cosmetic): In AIR, if you drag out, and back into the window, then release, a MOUSE_OUT is fired again over the stage, which is wrong. The mouse coords given are (-1,-1), also wrong. This causes the system cursor to show instead of the custom cursor.
* BUG: In AIR: if you drag off the edge of a Window with a custom cursor, the cursor will vanish. The MOUSE_OUT event correctly event fires while dragging off the window. Even though the handler tells the system mouse cursor to appear, it doesn't -- might be an AIR issue, since the mouse is still dragging when told to show. If you move back over the active window without dragging, the cursor goes back to normal.
* BUG: In AIR: if you drag over another window with a cursor, MOUSE_MOVE events don't fire on that other window until you let go. Therefore, a custom cursor in that window does not get drawn, nor does a system cursor. If you move back over the active window without dragging, the cursor goes back to normal.
* BUG: In AIR: When dragging, off a window, Event.MOUSE_LEAVE only fires after the mouse is let go (unlike MOUSE_OUT), EVEN IF the mouse is dragged back over the window and released over the window. So you're told the mouse left when it didn't.
* BUG: In Player: I could never get Event.MOUSE_LEAVE to fire when added to the stage in saplayer or browser.
Ticket Links:
http://bugs.adobe.com/jira/browse/SDK-15029
http://bugs.adobe.com/jira/browse/SDK-15029
http://bugs.adobe.com/jira/browse/SDK-15583
http://bugs.adobe.com/jira/browse/SDK-15029
Modified Paths:
flex/sdk/branches/3.0.x/frameworks/projects/framework/src/mx/managers/CursorManagerImpl.a s

Exporting audio and video together for Mpeg2 dvd

Hi, I'm trying to export audio and video together for Mpeg2 dvd.. I changed multiplexing to DVD but is still exporting seperately is there something im missing? thanksa

To add, with Multiplexing set to NONE, check what the Audio format is set to. If "PCM", this is an uncompressed .wav file and will result in export of .m2v video and .wav audio (I think Mac uses .aif) and use "Import as Timeline" in Encore for both clips at once. Encore will automatically transcode the audio to Dolby AC-3, do NOT mess with settings in Encore, defaults are correct. If you have CS6, then in AME audio settings, there is an option for Dolby and you can use that to create the .ac3 audio and then Encore does NOT do any transcoding to audio or video. Note that older versions will also show "Dolby" but that is a free trial of a surround encoder, not the same. You just want the stereo option available in CS6, or use PCM option is fine
Thanks
Jeff Pulera
Safe Harbor Computers

Service packs and hot fixes for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1

Hello Experts.
Which is the cronology or order of the service packs and hot fixes for BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1, or which are tha latest?
thanks

For BO XI 3.1, SP 5 is the latest, released in August 2011. You can directly install SP5 if you already have SP3 installed.
Previous Service Pack is 4.0 and Fix Pack 4.1.

IPhone 5s intermittently powers off. I have to do a hard restart (simultaneously hold down power button and home button). Is there a cause and a fix for this?

iPhone 5s intermittently powers off. I have to do a hard restart (simultaneously hold down power button and home button). Is there a cause and a fix for this?

Hello TJLapplesupportcom,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Please follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve this issue you're having with your iPhone.
Will not turn on, will not turn on unless connected to power, or unexpected power off
Verify that the Sleep/Wake button functions. If it does not function, inspect it for signs of damage. If the button is damaged or is not functioning when pressed, seek service.
Check if a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated or there are signs of corrosion. Learn about LCIsand corrosion.
Connect the iPhone to the iPhone's USB power adapter and let it charge for at least ten minutes.
After at least 30 minutes, if:
The home screen appears: The iPhone should be working. Update to the latest version of iOS if necessary. Continue charging it until it is completely charged and you see this battery icon in the upper-right corner of the screen . Then unplug the phone from power. If it immediately turns off, seek service.
The low-battery image appears, even after the phone has charged for at least 20 minutes: See "iPhone displays the low-battery image and is unresponsive" symptom in this article.
Something other than the Home screen or Low Battery image appears, continue with this article for further troubleshooting steps.
If the iPhone did not turn on, reset it while connected to the iPhone USB power adapter.
If the display turns on, go to step 4.
If the display remains black, go to next step.
Connect the iPhone to a computer and open iTunes. If iTunes recognizes the iPhone and indicates that it is in recovery mode, attempt to restore the iPhone. If the iPhone doesn't appear in iTunes or if you have difficulties in restoring the iPhone, see this article for further assistance.
If restoring the iPhone resolved the issue, go to step 4. If restoring the iPhone did not solve the issue, seek service.
My issue is still not resolved. What do I do next?
Contact Apple Support.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Take care,
Alex H.

IMac scratching DVD / CDs issue fixed?

Just purchased a new 21.5 iMac and I'm wondering if apple has addressed and fixed the scratching issue that arose from the cd/DVD slot itself? Ive been reading that is was an issue starting Kate 2009 when the model released but I haven't heard or read if apple acknowledged and or fixed the problem?

There was never an issue, with any machine there are always going to be users that have a problem. Just because you see several people post with a similar problem that doesn't mean there was a system wide issue. In other words buy with confidence.
Roger

Newb Question for burning DVD/CDs

I have an external DVD writer on my iMac.
I got the thing last month and an completely new to Apple (sorta)
Now how do I make a data CD and DVD?
On Winblows XP all I need to do is select the files, right click and click on SEND FILES TO CD for making data CDs.
However for DVD I need 3rd party software.
Will iDVD do the trick?
Thanks for the looking at this simple newb question.
GeekyBoy

Now how do I make a data CD and
DVD?Drag the files to the icon of the
blank CD/DVD that appears in the
Finder.However for DVD I need 3rd party
software.You might want to try Patc
hBurn.Will iDVD do the
trick?No, iDVD is only for making video
DVDs and it requires a G4 processor.
Thanks for the tip Duane.
I was just reading abotu burning CD on another site. It mentions about what you said, drag the files to the CD.
However I am reading in my profiler that burning is NOT supported by OS X on this CD/DVD writer.
Will Patchburn or any other software overcome this?
Thanks

Itunes artwork display issue and a fix for 'unknown error occured (-50)'

Too bad they dont have stickies. This would be a great one.
This is a thorough fix for art work and the -50 error.
If you see artwork in itunes, first verify that the artwork is in the mp3 tag using a program like "tag and rename" http://www.softdepia.com/tagrename_download1291.html
If the artwork shows up in tag and rename, then you added it correctly.
If the artwork isn't displaying on ipod, delete the song and retransfer to the ipod. Next make sure the "view artwork" check box is checked. To do this connect your iPod to iTunes and there will be a checkbox that should be checked to see if you want artwork to show up on your iPod.
If you get this message -
The ipod cannot be updated. An unknown error occured (-50).
And have no artwork at all in you IPOD , dont fret. I am getting there..
NO you DO NOT NEED to FORMAT YOUR IPOD YET as commonly posted. I have tested and retested the following fix-
Eject IPOD. Kill ITUNES.
Backup the following files
iTunes Library.itl
iTunes Music Library.xml
& anything in the Previous Itunes library folder
and delete them. More info on these at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93732
Dont worry, its much easier to recreate the database than to wipe your IPOD.
Next Start up ITUNES. Plug in IPOD. You now should have a empty database.
At this time, uncheck copy ARTWORK to IPOD, and when it's done deleting artwork, CHECK Copy ARTWORK to IPOD.
It now should sucessfully display ARTWORK and not get the -50 error!!
Now, goto you ITUNES Music folder and drag to the library and it will add you music back in, including your PODCASTS.
All you need to do is click the RESUBSCRIBE button and you are back in business!
IF this fails, which i cant DUPLICATE anymore, try this
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300248
Its the DREADED IPOD FORMAT article.
But you probably wont need it if you follow all these steps.
Post back if this doesnt work and if it does, give me some credit;)

Just as an fyi, to shorten this procedure instead of deleting the files i found out you and open the .itl files and delete all the lines in it so its an empty file.
Then open itunes, and it will rebuild the database with the files from the .xml file.
This saves you from having to rescan the songs..

Missing music, jumbled letters and a FIX for Newsstand

I have an iPod Touch 4. That being said, the following problems and 1 fix have been found since the 5.0 and 5.1 upgrades:
1. Under artists in the Music App, no artist appears after the letter 'R'. (they appear and play when I search iPod)
2. Under artists, and after the letter 'D', the artists cease to match the proper letter.
What I've done: After cruising the forum for an answer and finding none, I restored my iPod with no success (took a long time). I've added and taken away artists and playlists. I've even thought of sacrificing some sort of small animal (joke) just to be able to get back to where I was before the last 2 updates.
In fact, I was a little annoyed when the last update didn't fix it.
That being said, after the 5.0 update and the appearance of Newsstand, I did everything to hide it (Sorry Conde Nast). A solution I found elsewhere was this:
Form a NEW folder. As it is forming, slip Newsstand in. It takes a few tries but will work. However, once it is inside the new folder, NEVER open Newsstand as it will crash the ios.
Some help would be nice, and I hope I've helped someone else with the Newsstand issue.

Just as an fyi, to shorten this procedure instead of deleting the files i found out you and open the .itl files and delete all the lines in it so its an empty file.
Then open itunes, and it will rebuild the database with the files from the .xml file.
This saves you from having to rescan the songs..

TiVo and Mac - options for burning DVD of TiVo'ed recordings (personal use)

I have 2 Series 2 TiVo boxes connected via wireless network to my iMac (Intel-based mid07). The issue is the limited recording capacity, only a problem when traveling overseas - they both fill up in about 2 weeks. When I get back home, since I can't watch my recorded shows as fast as I record on a daily basis when I have a backlog, I am trying to find a quick way to dump TiVo'ed stuff to DVD to watch later. So I bought Roxio Popcorn and installed the TiVoToGo on my iMac. The issues I have are:
1. When I transfer a recording to my iMac, it strips the "header" from the recording that shows the name of the show, length, channel, episode synopsis, date, etc that I get when using TiVo's "Save to VCR" option - hate to lose that
2. Popcorn doesn't seem to have any settings where I can adjust the DVD writer to simulate EP, VP etc recording modes that (on a commercial DVD player/burner) vary how much recording time I have on a given DVD.
3. "Popping" a recording from TiVo box to Mac is a misnomer - it takes almost as long as playing the recording.
So all this has me thinking there must be a faster, easier way to dump recordings from TiVo to DVD and with a recording mode of my choosing. I have read about Roxio Toast but it isn't clear that these particular issues would be solved and hate to spend another $100 to find out. Thx for any suggestions...

I have used this program (free - using open source components)
http://tdm.sourceforge.net/
Looks like this may be a newer version, so I'll have to try it out. Thanks for asking the question.
1. I don't think there is anything you can do about that. To be encoded, the material has to be part of the recorded video. The software will name the encoded video file in a somewhat descriptive manner, but it won't give you a frame with the program details.
2. There is really no such thing as EP and VP. All that is doing is lowering the resolution (quality) of the recorded video encoding, so that each video takes less space. In the program linked above, you can change the resolution of the encoding so that each video takes less space, but you lose quality.
3. Lower resolution encodings should take less time to produce (but it still takes time). The biggest bottleneck with the TiVo (Series 2) appears to be the slow network connection. It takes a long time to push (or maybe pull is more accurate) the video data from the TiVo to the Mac. It is best to set up a queue and let it run while you are sleeping or away. Once you have encoded the TiVo program/episode into a video file, you can use that file however you want. But, putting it onto a DVD would seem to be the least efficient thing you can do, because the space on a DVD is limited, and you are adding another block of time (in addition to the time it took to encode the video from the TiVo), to re-encode it again and burn it to a DVD. Much more efficient would be to store it on your computer and use it from there. If you lack storage, get a large external drive and store the files there. Then, watch from the computer. If you want to watch on the TV, connect the TV to the Mac as a second display. Or get an Apple TV and stream the video from your computer to the TV. For the last two, the TV needs to be an HDTV (connected by HDMI) for best results.

Any Cost-Effective Fix for dv7-1267cl Broken RAM Clip?

While recently installing a RAM upgrade on my dv7-1267cl, I somehow broke the plastic clip on the "outside" or second RAM slot. Then the rest of the clip simply fell off. As a result, that slot will not retain a SO-DIMM properly, leading to a power-up failure until the SO-DIMM is completely removed. Incidentally, I've replaced RAM countless times over the years, and this is the only problem I've ever had, other than DOA RAM, and I'm unsure how I managed to break the clip. Once the RAM was installed, I slowly realized what the problem was.
Now I am running 4GB on the inside or first slot, but I'd prefer to use the second 4GB SO-DIMM. Does anyone know if there any way to repair the outside clips? If so, is it a reasonable undertaking or something that should be performed by an authorized service center.
The dv7-1267cl has not been particularly reliable. Even before the recent problem with the RAM clip, I have had a number of problem with freezes and blue screens, for example, but not quite so many as to make me give up on the computer. However, I'm not inclined to spend much money to fix it. The additional RAM would have been nice, but isn't critical.
Thanks for any help you can provide.

Huffer, thanks for your answer. Before accepting your probably correct answer as the solution, I added some more tags and will just let this post sit for awhile -- just in case. I'm guessing that many others have shared the problem, even without the "good luck" of having a remaining usable slot. Information about this issue is out there on various forums, almost all of it quite gloomy, but perhaps your answer here will be the succinct response that saves other users from needing to search further.

Simple fix for non-ejecting CDs/DVDs

I've had trouble getting discs to eject since I got my new Intel duo-core iMac a few weeks ago. I tried all the suggestions on this forum and those that the Apple support people suggested. Finally, a repair guy came to the house today to replace the superdrive.
I'm almost embarrassed at how simple the solution was. I have the iMac with the built-in iSite camera. There's a plastic case that fits over the screen. It detaches (with great difficulty) for repairs to the computer. The case is attached to the computer with "snaps" and state-of-the-art (supposedly) tape that is very difficult to remove. It should be tight. Well, mine wasn't. The upper left corner (NOT the corner next to the drive) wasn't snapped in all the way. It was loose by maybe 1/8 of an inch. That little bit of crookedness was just enough for the superdrive slot not to line up properly, and that's why the computer couldn't eject the discs. It was a purely mechanical problem.
The repair guy used the palms of his hands on each upper corner to squeeze the case and snap it on tight. Presto! Instant fix. The discs eject with ease now.
The only problem is that the tape doesn't seem to be very tight on that upper left-hand corner. So it might loosen again. If it does, I'll be calling Apple support again.
I was embarrassed that I hadn't noticed this problem before (you couldn't see it if you were looking straight at the computer, which is the only way I ever see it), but I was also relieved that the superdrive didn't have to be replaced.
So, if you're having problems ejecting discs, check to see if the case is snapped onto the computer tightly.

Just a follow-up. My case would not stayed snapped to the computer. I had to call service out again, and they replaced the case. Seems the clips that hold the case to the computer weren't designed very well. The new case has redesigned clips, and now everything is fitting tightly. No problem ejecting discs any longer.

Brasso Step by Step Fix for Scratches front and back

Guys- this is one of the best how to guides I've seen so far on using Brasso to restore your Nano to it's scratchless glory!!! Pictures included....
http://todd.dailey.info/archives/2005/09/27/restore-your-ipod-nano-to-new-condit ion-with-a-4-can-of-brasso/

From my experience, when you begin, you're really micro-grinding and if you keep re-loading your polishinig cloth you will only continue that grinding process. So when the cleaning cloth gets "dirty" don't stop. The abrasive should breakdown and leaving liberated metal on the cloth. At this point you essentially start rubbing chrome on chrome, and that's when you start polishing.
I tried this with both Brasso and Wenol metal polishes and chose Wenol polish because it is a paste and has more lubricant and I could extend the polishing process. Looking back on it, I could have also used a very tiny amount of oil to keep the process going and is one reason why polishing is such a long process. You won't get a perfect mirror smooth result but you can get close.
By the time I finished, I stopped caring so much about the scratches. I'll final polish when I finally get a case.

Cheap and effective Zen Micro ca

Well today my zen micros protector sleeves tore in half and I was looking around for a replacement... I looked around and found a plastic card sleeve. I popped it in and it fits perfect!just the corners flap out but u can just tape it. It fits perfect and can protect your Zen Micro from scratching. D

hey, it IS pretty good
looks extremely cheap though..

IMAC's Top graphics card frustration - Cheap and no support for Adobe Mercury Playpack Engine GPU Acceleration?

If anyone has a solution for getting the Mecury Playpack Engine GPU acceleration to work with Premiere Pro CS6 on an iMAC 2011, please let me know. Like I wonder if you could Thunderbolt an External graphics card somehow? Or is an upgrade possible? Ahh...not worth the risk.
Please, if you have a solution for me, let me know. Otherwise I find it pretty frustrating that I purchased a top-end iMAC, fully maxed-out in every way possible, and that the iMac doesn't support Adobe Premiere's Mercury Playback Engine GPU acceleration. Also, an old USB 2.0 Hub and thus the built-in SD card reader is slow. If you have SD cards with 95MB/s Transfer, Read and Write speeds, the iMAC will only transfer at around 30MB/s if you're lucky. Technically 480Mbs which is around 50MB/s but I haven't seen those speeds.
I figured this could at least be circumvented with a Thunderbolt SD card reader or a Thunderbolt to USB 3.0 adapter but of course no such thing exists.
Well, nothing with a reasonable price tag. This all might seem trivial to some but when you're uploading 24 hours of HD video footage from a 128GB SDXC card, the speed makes a big difference.
And come on, no BluRay support? Ridiculous. I get the politics of why but still, just ridiculous. It would be nice to be able to burn a BluRay to watch in my home theater system. There are other methods but BluRay is convenient and great for backing up large Video Files. Unfortunately BluRay looks like it's not going to make it. Maybe cable distribution companies will increase their Internet upload speeds one day and I can just store everything in the cloud and watch full length movies(that I've created) on Vimeo.
Anyways, I went and took a look at the hardware Apple stuffed inside my fancy (3.4 Ghz i7, 16GB 1333 DDR3, 2GB AMD 6970M, 256 GB SSD Internal and 2TB 7200 Internal) machine and it appears to be pretty middle of the range stuff. It's an iMAC, not a Mac Pro so why am I griping? Because my 2009 PC(which I tricked out over the last two years) is faster and does support the Mercury Playback Engine. I spent $2100 total on this PC which includes all my upgrades. I spent around $3300 on the iMAC. I feel ripped off.
Yes, I do love my iMAC on multiple levels but had I known my dated 2009 PC would render video projects faster, I would have gone with a MAC Pro or just a new PC. It seems that Mac is moving completely away from making high-end computers for niche markets(video editing) and focusing on their tiny laptops, IPADS and IPhones for the masses. Obviously smart from a capitalistic perspective(at present at least) but very frustrating for some.
I was actually told to purchase a MAC for video editing. I've been a PC guy for 15 years. I went with the iMAC because I had read many good things about it(probably just Apple propaganda) and also the MAC PRO was to be discontinued. Also the MAC Pro would have been triple the cost for what didn't seem like a whole lot more.
It's one's thing to prepackage a computer with inferior hardware(the iMAC I have is fast for most things and more than enough for 99% of the population) but to not allow us to pop open the computer and make a quit upgrade to the machine is what really makes me feel like I'm using a computer built for Grannies. I mean there is a reason my mother loves iMacs and Iphones. Amazing that I was able to upgrade my memory from 4 to 16GB but I've heard Apple has even done away with that. I get why they do it. Apple Warranty, Apple Care issues, Profit and World Domination: Apple wants a monopoly on everything.
Was great to see Adobe bounce back after the whole Flash/HTML5 thing and knock Final Cut Pro off the face of the Earth for good. People are still buying it b/c of the brand name but Final Cut is done. David Fincher used Adobe's Workflow for everything when he made The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo. Hollywood is making the shift and the world will follow. The Adobe Workflow has finally come together and there is just no way Apple can compete with Adobe Creative Cloud and an Engine that can just swap from Premiere to After Effects to Prelude to SpeedGrade to Photoshop to Story with speed for $29 bucks a month(or $49 for some). Apple better start supporting Adobe's Mercury Engine or they may have a problem. And if you're using Final Cut X, you're severely handicapping yourself. Problem is that people don't want to take the time to learn Adobe's products(steep learning curve for sure) which is where Apple's Granny software, and perhaps computers, comes in to play. Arnold Schwarzenegger once said "Milk is for babies, Real Men Drink Beer". I'm beginning to think that "Mac's are for Grannies, Real Men Use Adobe and PCs".
The major problem with Apple is you're forced to use Apple. Not sure but history has proven that people don't like to be forced into anything. Autocracies don't work. These systems eventually topple, even in the corporate world.
Amazon.com, now that's the company to emulate. What an amazing machine!
I've read that Apple may even discontinue the iMAC after 2013. Who knows?
If anyone has a solution for getting the Mecury Playpack Engine GPU acceleration to work with Premiere Pro CS6 on an iMAC 2011, please let me know. Like I wonder if you could Thunderbolt an External graphics card somehow? Or is an upgrade possible? Ahh...not worth the risk.
1) Graphcis Card - AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2048 MB (6990 would have been better or something from NVIDIA.
2) USB 2.0 Hub with only 480 Mb/sec
3) Seagate Baracude SATA I 7200 RPM drive with 3GB/s transfer rate and only a 32 GB Cach. It's ok. I would have expected at least a Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB or the Velociraptor at 10,000RPM.
4)APPLE SSD TS256C Flash Drive. As you can see, it doesn't stack up so well against other SSD Drive.
Just average. http://www.harddrivebenchmark.net/hdd_lookup.phphdd=APPLE+SSD+TS256C

Whining and ranting about how iMacs can't do this or iMacs/orMacs can't do that is not going to get you a lot of help here.
Your "I love my MAC" is typical of the ever ubiquitous PC whiner.
If your video work needs were that computer intensive and critical , you should've done some online research and you should have budgeted for a Mac Pro.
Mac Pros are completely expandable and upgradeable unlike the iMac.
Mac Pros have much more faster and more CPU cores than the iMac line.
iMac line is limited to CPUs with 8 cores. The Mac Pros, I believe, are up to 16 core CPUs, now.
The Mac Pros can have their GPU upgraded and you even add/expand to use specialty audio/video cards.
Mac Pros are the defacto standard for real video work.
iMacs, even the high end model, is not really designed to do really heavy and intensive video work.
iMacs do do video creation and editing. Just not on the level that is needed from a more "Pro" computer.
It seems to me you are asking your iMac to do more than it was originally designed for, in terms of professional video editing.
You get a lot more out of a Mac Pro than an iMac for any real serious video, CGI or animation work.
You just didn't want to spend that much cash on one.
iMacs are not user upgradeable or friendly to user upgrades at all!!!
If you purchased a Mac Pro, you could've had that better, faster HD, better faster SSDs.
That said, I can offer no real help to but because of the nature of your post and the fact you just simply annoyed me, I feel some advice and explanations are in order
First off, you picked Adobe video editing software suite as your video creation software on the Mac. It's no secret to long-time video content creators on the Mac that Adobe products, especially those for video creation and editing are very user unfriendly on the Mac. Even though Macs are supported from Adobe, Adobe for a long time has treated the Mac and Mac users as second class citizens.
Before purchasing and installing Adobe Premiere, did you even check Adobe's site for the preferred system hardware and software requirements? Hmmm?
This is why you should KNOW what software you are going to be running on a computer first then research what computer make and model will run said software.
That's why Apple has its own apps like Aoerture, Logic and Final Cut.
Despite your ignorance in this matter, Final Cut Pro X is alive and doing well, thank you, and using this software on your iMac would kick Adobe Premier in the you know whats.
Final Cut Pro X is a complete video solution for and completely designed around the Mac.
Why are you using USB 2.0 connections for video work when you have a perfectly good FireWire 800 connection.
In case you are not aware, FireWire 800 is called so because it has a max throughput of 800 Mbps.
Your 2011 iMac can take up to 32 GBs of RAM. Not just 16 GBs.
This changed when the 2010 model iMacs came out.
Blu-ray? I believe you can buy external Blu-ray writers that work with Mac using said FW800 connection.
So you cite one movie and one videographer using Adobe Premier for your premise that Final Cut is dead in Hollywood?
Your argument that Apple locks you into everything in their world can be countered by saying Windows and Windows PCs lock you into the Windows world. What's your point?
Apple is not discontinuing their computers platforms any time soon.
All you are regurgitating is rumor. Probably from all of the PC crowd.
iMacs and professional desktop Macs are not going anywhere.
Currently, Apple is the only desktop/laptop computer maker that is still making a profit on their Macs and increasing their market share percentages for the last 5 years during which the PC market has continually slumped/dropped in its market share.

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