Except that OpenCL isn't widely used, yet. If these threads end up running on the CPU anyway, not many Mac developers will go through the trouble of redesigning their algorithms for OpenCL. Using OpenCL on regular cores is not as efficient as regular code, either.
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Except that OpenCL isn't widely used, yet. If these threads end up running on the CPU anyway, not many Mac developers will go through the trouble of redesigning their algorithms for OpenCL. Using OpenCL on regular cores is not as efficient as regular code, either.
You're totally reading into it though. Of course Intel cares for Apple's business, and I'm positive Apple gets some kick back from Intel for putting badges and information on their website. And they definitely want to compete for their business -- just like they want to compete for HP and Dell's business. This happens with in ANY major vendor relationship. Hell, even PayPal gives large online stores kick backs for placing their logos on them.
But you implied that Intel bends over backwards for Apple, just because Apple carries a lot of hype. In reality, not only does Intel not care about Apples hype compared to the sales they get from hundreds of other vendors, but the hype you're talking about is constrained to a specific market of Apple loyalists.
Remember that the Intel literature is on the Apple site, not the other way around.
They don't need one. IBM and GlobalFoundries have them. Standard x86-startup-company technique is to design an x86 and let IBM do the fabrication using their license.
Not that I see Apple doing anything like that - just pointing out the licensing situation.
Why would Apple want to waste all that time and effort into making a CPU though, when they could buy a superior one for cheaper. IF they wanted to be unique again they would just adopt the Cell or watever IBM's next creation is.
I don't think so. I'm probably wrong, but doesn't AMD do the licensing for x64?
We invented the AMD64 extensions, which are licensed for free to whoever wants them. You still need a license for the underlying x86 aspect, as well as a bus license, if applicable.
No, but, as I note above, AMD licenses AMD64 to whoever wants it. And, of course, AMD uses hypertransport which is freely licensed, but of no use if you want to do Intel chipsets. AMD uses a much more open approach.
That is my plan. I expect some problems with the first implementation of NVidia's optimus technology, if indeed this is what Apple uses.
If Apple waits until the iPad, it'll be the longest time taken to upgrade the Macbook Pro, so I expect it to either be the 23rd, or early march.
The longer they take, the better they get... right?
I like your optimism...kind of
Correct me if I am wrong, but after perusing these articles, my thoughts are as follows:
(1) The Intel HD is benchmarked running at 733MHz and 900 MHz and the benchmarks do not really show it having an advantage over the NV9400M.
(2) In addition, only the 900MHz Intel HD generally (and marginally) outperforms the ATI 785G (700 MHz) while the ATI 785G 700MHz generally performs better than the Intel HD 733MHz.
(3) The problem with applying these results to a usage scenario for OS X is that the Intel HD mobile version is only clocked at 500MHz. It seems to me that given the lower frequency of the mobile version of the Intel's HD chip, it would be a big step backward for Apple from the current 9400M.
So, is there any word how long it may take for the NVidia-Intel dispute to be settled?
Depends on Intel. On another note, I truely hope Apple switches to ATI this time around, their current mobile GPUs are sooo much better than Nvidias current offerings.
mabey cos thats when itunes are gonna get to 10 billion songs, and really the mbp is just about due for an update cos the average isnt 200 days its more like the macbook air cos they've been updated the same time since the last like 2 uppdates, so this tuesday would make alot of sense to be updated
For what it's worth, I'll cry if Apple use Optimus in the MBPs. (Not really, but I'll be pretty pissed/disappointed). I'll be happy if Apple uses the AMD 5650, and ecstatic if there are 5830 options on the top end.
I hope Steve's trying to kill a leak at Apple by sliding false Optimus information. Surely someone at Apple would have enough brains to realise that as a 5650 is faster than a 330M, and almost certainly uses less power, it is preferable in a professional laptop?
I hope Steve's trying to kill a leak at Apple by sliding false Optimus information. Surely someone at Apple would have enough brains to realise that as a 5650 is faster than a 330M, and almost certainly uses less power, it is preferable in a professional laptop?
MBPs have the ability to switch processors "live"
OS X doesn't have the functionality yet to do that but the hardware can switch on the fly already. It could be substantially easier for the end user - triggering switching by something as painless as GPU temperature - but Apple has yet to come to the realization that people actually use the computers they build with the software pre installed...
Sometimes I think Apple refuses to do industry compliant work because they're too insulated and lazy.
http://www.osnews.com/story/22850
OS X doesn't have the functionality yet to do that but the hardware can switch on the fly already. It could be substantially easier for the end user - triggering switching by something as painless as GPU temperature - but Apple has yet to come to the realization that people actually use the computers they build with the software pre installed...
Sometimes I think Apple refuses to do industry compliant work because they're too insulated and lazy.
http://www.osnews.com/story/22850
The release date
Hi guys!
I'm gonna buy this new macbook pro. I really dont give a F_U*C_(K) about what's going to be included in the update, I just dont want to buy a macbook now when I know there's something new/better in just a few days.
So? You think it's going to be released the 23rd like several has mentioned?
Hi guys!
I'm gonna buy this new macbook pro. I really dont give a F_U*C_(K) about what's going to be included in the update, I just dont want to buy a macbook now when I know there's something new/better in just a few days.
So? You think it's going to be released the 23rd like several has mentioned?
These things are going to be released soon no doubt. Apple has had ample time to make the changes. Everyone else has had theirs out a couple months now.
I don't think they'll be sticking with the 9600m, because that card is wildly outdated (in terms of what a macbook pro costs) and we cant wait another 9 months or more for a new GPU.
I don't think they'll be sticking with the 9600m, because that card is wildly outdated (in terms of what a macbook pro costs) and we cant wait another 9 months or more for a new GPU.