10.02.2010 00:20 Uhr, Quelle: Hardmac.com

NVidia Optimus: THE Technology We Absolutely Need in Our MacBook Pro!

Yesterday, NVIDIA launched Optimus Technology, the final evolution of what was initially known as Hybrid SLI. It looks a bit similar to the current system allowing MacBoo Pro sporting a GF 9400 M and a second NVIDIA discrete GPU to switch from one to the other to choose between performance and battery lifetime. The final step is linked to the way this switching procedure is taking place. While it requires a MacBook Pro user to change setting and log out then in, with Optimus, this switch can be performed on the fly and in a totally transparent manner for the end user. Depending on the needs, Optimus will activate or pause the discrete GPU, without affecting display. This technology is now available, and we would not understand why Apple would not include it for its new MacBook Pro models which should be unveiled in about a week. It would only need to associate the GF 9400 M with a GF 200 or 300, supporting Optimus, giving then birth to notebooks able to easily switch from performance to battery

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