Spring 2011 iMacs Use Propriety HDs

[123456]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/new-imac-frees-you-from-the-tyranny-and-convenience-of-servici/

The standard 4-pin SATA connector has been replaced with a 7-pin configuration that keeps you from hooking up just any old hard drive, and without that magical firmware the iMac won't even boot.

Horrible.

[mjc]

Well, it was only a matter of time before Apple returned to their 'exclusive' proprietary ways...even though they never really strayed all that far from them. It would be more of a surprise if it was HP or Dell that pulled something like this.

[jlreich]

One more reason why I stay away from anything Apple. ;)