Apple's own "Optimus"

[Hellhammer]

As some people hoped and believed, Apple has developed their own Optimus which includes Intel graphics as well.

The 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro models come standard with automatic graphics switching. It’s a breakthrough technology from Apple that switches graphics processors on the fly to give you performance when you need it (when you’re playing the latest 3D game, for example) and better battery efficiency when you don’t (such as when you’re reading email). MacBook Pro transfers the workload between the powerful discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor and integrated Intel HD Graphics so seamlessly, you won’t even notice. Whether you’re using applications like Aperture, Motion, or Final Cut Pro or just surfing the web, your MacBook Pro always knows which processor to use. You don’t have to log out, shut down, or change your preferences. Automatic graphics switching does it all for you.

From http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/performance.html

This is VERY welcome in order to get amazing battery life!

 

[jonesjb]

Nice I was wondering about this, I notice it didn't have "Optimus", but this is the alternative?

 

[Hellhammer]

Nice I was wondering about this, I notice it didn't have "Optimus", but this is the alternative?

Yes, EVEN BETTER than Optimus as it includes Intel graphics as well.

 

[Sneakz]

Yes, EVEN BETTER than Optimus as it includes Intel graphics as well.

So does the Windows Optimus.

 

[Hellhammer]

So does the Windows Optimus.

Does it? I thought it only worked with dual nVidias but I may be wrong

 

[DAMNiatx]

Does it? I thought it only worked with dual nVidias but I may be wrong

thats Hybrid Sli, you confuse there.

 

[Hellhammer]

thats Hybrid Sli, you confuse there.

Mm, could be. I was thinking that like 9400M + 9600M GT would work with Optimus but Intels wouldn't, but well, I'm happy that I am wrong

 

[Smacky]

Goodluck to the gen 1 purchasers/guinea pigs lol

 

[CTechKid]

Goodluck to the gen 1 purchasers/guinea pigs lol

Seriously. Apple can't write basic video drivers to begin with... I'm anxious to see just how "efficient" this new setup really is.

 

[niuniu]

Will it work in Bootcamp?

 

[Hellhammer]

Will it work in Bootcamp?

If Apple makes drivers for it, I think so. Hard to say yet as it has been less than an hour since the store opened

 

[niuniu]

If Apple makes drivers for it, I think so. Hard to say yet as it has been less than an hour since the store opened

My bad, I thought since you were making a thread you might have known something

 

[Tex-Twil]

Will it work in Bootcamp?

I hope so !

 

[Hellhammer]

My bad, I thought since you were making a thread you might have known something

I wish I did! I just noticed this and this is indeed a pretty big upgrade as I think it ain't available for PCs yet? Anyway, we'll know in few days

 

[niuniu]

I wish I did! I just noticed this and this is indeed a pretty big upgrade as I think it ain't available for PCs yet? Anyway, we'll know in few days

Yeah you're right, was only having a pop at your for using the rolleyes smiley anyway


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I actually thought a few days ago we weren't going to get gfx switching (without reboot) after seeing an article about Optimus being Windows only..