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Apple Releases Updated MacBook Pros With Core i5 and i7 Processors

Hattig said:
The new graphics on the 13" MacBook look to be three times faster than the old 9400M.

The "GeForce 320M" appears to be based upon the GT315 desktop product line because it has 48 processing cores, rather than the desktop GT320 product which has 72 processing cores.

More interestingly, it is integrated. What this means is that NVIDIA have created a new, previously unheralded, chipset to replace the 9400M (and no, this isn't Ion 2 under a different name) with three times as much graphics capability. The 9400M could do 54 GFLOPS of computation, this new chipset could do over 150 GFLOPS depending on operating clock.

The "GeForce 330M" does appear to be based upon the desktop GT330 or even the GT340. I suspect it has 96 processing cores and can do around 300 GFLOPS of computation.

The Core 2 Duos in the 13" MacBook are a let down compared to getting Core i3s or lower-end Core i5s.

There has been too long of a delay in updating the MacBook line - 10 months is a long time in the Intel PC world.
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You do not want to compare the desktop and mobile 200 and 300 lines from nVidia. They're all based on the GT21x core anyways. The G/GT 300 line on the desktop only exists are rebrands for OEMs.

GT216 for the midrange 32x/330M and GT215 for the remaining line above.
 
brygruver said:
I hate to burst your bubble, but Sony is not putting a 1080p display in a 13" Vaio.

Directly From Sony's website:

13.1" Screen
1600 x 900 Resolution
LED Backlight

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...0151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644570897

If it was 1080p, it Would be 1080 instead of 900 resolution height.

A 1080p display in a 13" laptop would be practically illegible. The text would be beyond tiny.
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There's a model with 1080p display as well, check here, on specs tab:
http://www.sony.com.au/product/vpcz117gg

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has anyone noticed the new "Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter" that mentioned in Apple's spec page?? It's not in the list of available accessories, but in the actual specs sheet! Does it mean Apple is releasing its own HDMI adapter? Finally a single cable with integrated sound?? :D
 
A few minor points of interest:

Given the new MBPs' automatic GPU switching chooses between nVidia dedicated graphics and Intel integrated graphics has Apple implemented nVidia's 'Optimus' technology or had to cook up something proprietary (I hope the former was possible).

I also have some concerns regarding the new MBPs' graphical performance in 'general' computing, when the 330M isn't called upon. What about iTunes CoverFlow, expose, hardware accelerated video etc. The GPU is becoming increasingly utilised so how is Apple deciding when to switch?

Switching on the fly presumably the necessitates the system hanging-on to shared memory required by the integrated graphics. Could this mean a net 256MB RAM loss over running the old MBPs in dedicated mode?

Also, it looks like Apple's shipping the new MBPs with MBA style power adapters (perpendicular MagSafe).

No 16:9 screens. I guess there would have been significant costs involved in redesigning the enclosure to accommodate a standard widescreen ratio.
 
Eidorian said:
Apple is more interested in an increase in battery life than a dramatic increase in performance by offering a Clarksfield. I do remember mentioning faster dual cores and longer battery life as Apple's obsession. What am I supposed to do with the extra 5 hours of life that I don't need? It doesn't make my computer faster.
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You need the long battery life to wait for the stuff to run slowly.
It all makes perfect sense really. :p
 
calvin2006 said:
The new 13" MacBook Pro has the same processor as my nearly 3-year-old iMac (C2D 2.4GHz)! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Way to turn back the clock, Apple!
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It has the same processor as my 3.5 year old MBP. Sure, the other components (e.g., RAM and video card) are new, but come on guys...
 
Bought

I went for the Base 15, with the upgraded screen. 256 megs of video ram is a bit small these days, but other than that I'm fairly happy with the options.
 
dblackwood said:
It's funny to read all of the bitching and complaining about the updates, then as people start receiving their new MBP's, we will have a ton of threads about how amazing and great they are.

People always expect Apple to put out these ground breaking, revolutionary products with every update. The reality is, most updates are just updates. Increase in processor, memory, storage. That's the case with all of their products, computer, iphone, and soon ipad.

People get upset because their expectations are set too high.
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So true, but then I can't help but get caught up in the rampant optimism at times too.. Just a sucker, I guess:eek:
 
Hattig said:
The new graphics on the 13" MacBook look to be three times faster than the old 9400M.

The "GeForce 320M" appears to be based upon the GT315 desktop product line because it has 48 processing cores, rather than the desktop GT320 product which has 72 processing cores.

More interestingly, it is integrated. What this means is that NVIDIA have created a new, previously unheralded, chipset to replace the 9400M (and no, this isn't Ion 2 under a different name) with three times as much graphics capability. The 9400M could do 54 GFLOPS of computation, this new chipset could do over 150 GFLOPS depending on operating clock.

The "GeForce 330M" does appear to be based upon the desktop GT330 or even the GT340. I suspect it has 96 processing cores and can do around 300 GFLOPS of computation.

The Core 2 Duos in the 13" MacBook are a let down compared to getting Core i3s or lower-end Core i5s.

There has been too long of a delay in updating the MacBook line - 10 months is a long time in the Intel PC world.
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yawn, nvidia already has mid-market parts that push almost twice that many gigaflops. it's just manufacturing rejects where part of the chip is usable so they disable the non-working parts
 
I'm just happy they bumped up the specs on the 13".
Now I can finally upgrade from the old iBook I have.
It would have been nice to at least get the i3 chips in there. :cool:
 
Im not sure if I'm the first to make the comment or not. But did anyone notice, what happened to the matte screen on the 15" 1440x900 resolution? We all fought so hard to get matte onto the uMBP and now they've taken it away so quickly unless you go for the too high a resolution for a 15" screen version :( :(
 
Ok, so let me see if I have this straight...

All their screens used to be non-glossy, then they made them all glossy, and now they're charging you $150 if you want to go back to what they all previously used to begin with.

Apple is quickly becoming the new Microsoft. :mad:
 
i'm bored of laptops

I've had a TIPB, ALPB, MBA, MB Unibody and i'm now bored of laptops.

I used to never be at home and always had a bag with a laptop on my back, but having just moved to where i spend most of my time – it's so good to lose the bag.

Had it been 1month ago a big iMac and an iPad would have been pointless, but now... Heck i might even get ISP!

Though for us UK heads the lack of HD content on iTunes (and no Netfilx etc) over here, no Bluray does gripe. Sure i could payout and get that convertor wotsit if i had space to fill with additional devices.

Please just give us some content. What's the point in watching low res StarTrek on a high res screen? The only things we can rent it through in HD is an old AppleTV or via an iPad we can't yet buy or pull digital HD out of. Been considering a US credit card just to access the US store.

Whatever i do/don't, next purchase i make i'll be going to US to make, may as well get some flights included in the price.

But seriously, that was the first financial year in a long time i've made no upgrade just a TC2, boring!
 
Vantage Point said:
Yes, B&H Photo in NYC is great for having many options for macs with no sales tax and often free shipping
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=13223&N=4294250031
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Thanks for the response. I guess I am more focused on whether going to the actual Apple store is any better than just buying it on-line. If I could get all the same customization in the Apple store I have near my office, I might just do that for the sake of instant gratification and eat the sales tax. Otherwise, I would just order on-line and be done with it.
 
calvin2006 said:
The new 13" MacBook Pro has the same processor as my nearly 3-year-old iMac (C2D 2.4GHz)! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Way to turn back the clock, Apple!
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You cannot compare desktops with an entry level notebook....
 
Thunder82 said:
i7 15" with high-res anti-glare screen is $2349. Thats over 2500 after taxes... absolutely, 100% ridiculous.

I'm trying as hard as I can to justify the cost.. how the heck are you guys doing it??
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Wondering the same thing. I'm looking at over $3k for a new MBP. Getting IMs from many people I've 'switched' saying they are done with Macs on their next upgrade. Too little computer for too much money.
 
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