Great News regarding core shutdowns

I just returned from my local Apple store after an attempt to resolve the core shutdown glitch. The associate at the Genius Bar told me that it was a known issue related to the CPU and graphics chips and that Apple engineers are working to release a firmware update as soon as possible.

Mario Arruda wrote:
Dear Cab,
I was on the phone with Apple technical support this afternoon, and the answer was almost identical:
1) All the information on the second core shutdown was logged on my case issue.
2) Technical attendant was away on the phone talking to a specialist.
3) The word: “Apple is aware of the second core shutdown, and our engineers are working on the solution".
4) You will be contacted by our technical support group as soon Apple has a solution, which can be send the MBA to Apple.
5) At this point *does not help* to send the MBA to Apple.
6) We do not have an estimated time frame for the solution, but our engineers are working on that, and the solution is not far away.
I had the same scenario - they logged the info and I was told that Apple engineers needed the info. However they told me to take the MBA to a local repair facility and let them take a look at it.

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    I am posting this experience to help others with similar questions.
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    I ordered a new 4 core Mac Pro. I ordered TechWorks memory based on OWC reputation for support and much positive commentary about the TechWorks memory.
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