He didn't have 'The Matrix' to test. You can count on our continuos coverage of issues with this new model as they arise. This is a potential problem, since the software decoding in iMacs has been a sore spot for many users. Apple's implementation hasn't been as good as the hardware decoding. Your Mac have reported a new successful hack to the DVD software decoder present on the G4 PowerMac.
Additional information is on the author's site .
The actual hack can be downloaded from here . The new Mac OS 9.0.2, DVD Player 2.1, and Sound Manager 3.6.3 combine for silky-smooth playback. The audio sync problems on the PowerMac G4 and iMac DV are gone . The PowerBook DVD Player does still skip occasionally while playing a movie, but only momentarily. Their first few weeks have centered around VCD playback.