Is it typical for Apple... (next refresh)

[Ryuukumori]

That the speed bumped MBPs (whenever they are released), will get dedicated video RAM upgrades? That is, the base model with 512MB, and the mid range + 17" 1GB? I know this is a bit awkward to say now because 17" MBPs haven't been in stores and people are still waiting for them (while I'm asking about a refresh...)

I doubt this will happen with dedicated video RAM, but what about upgraded GPUs and same video RAM? Ideas?

Sorry if this is more of a speculation, but I am timing myself around the time to buy a new MBP for school this summer. Oh, and one more ultimate question:

Nehalem is supposed to be released in mobile notebooks in Q4 '09. That means Apple will see this more like Q1 or Q2 '10? I am a tad worried I'm getting the last refresh of Core 2 Duo, but it's the time I need to buy for college and such.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Eraserhead]

Absolutely no idea, but 512MB seems pretty good so they probably won't increase it.

 

[DAMNiatx]

it is not typical from apple!, it is intel!

 

[cathyy]

Wouldn't matter if they did, because the 9600M can barely even utilise 256mb of VRAM. 512mb is more than sufficient for the 9600M. 1GB would just be plain useless.

 

[ayeying]

Video ram doesn't equal to more performance unless your running a 60" screen with like 10000x8000 pixels.

 

[Ryuukumori]

Okay, so the 2.53 ghz mbp is great! Thanks for your input. I'm curious to see what a refresh has to offer, though I'm not concerned because I might be purchasing anytime from as early as next month.