Although XLR8 also claims to have a fix, this is the first independent proof that a 3rd party patch works. Although some claim that there were technical reasons for the 'G4 CPU block', my personal opinion is that it was there to thwart 3rd party G4 upgrade development. As with the clones, this is generally considered another case where the mothership did not want to be 'one-upped' on performance and technology. Again I've not gotten an official reply from ATI on the VR status, but their pricing page shows estimated delivery has slipped to October.
Many readers are extremely frustrated over the repeated delays.
We're all baffled at the reasons for the delays of this card. It's a very nice machine. The most impressive part of the machine is the display. Performance is to shabby either. Everything feels quick and snappy, even the CDrom.