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MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - IronMac - 05-16-2007
Just read a bit of commentary about the just-refreshed MacBook and some are complaining about how out-of-date the Intel GMA 950 is. Is it really?
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - Jp! - 05-16-2007
Yes. It's just a step up from the Atari 800 graphics. PONG comes to mind.
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - MacMagus - 05-16-2007
It depends on what you mean by "outdated."
In performance tests, the Intel integrated graphics chip consistently exceeds the graphics capability of a stock Sawtooth G4 circa 2001.
Edit...
Correction: That's the 1999-2000 G4, not the 2001. The 4x AGP card from 2001 would smoke an Intel integrated graphics chip.
Sorry for the mistake.
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - mikebw - 05-16-2007
I haven't done a full comparison, but besides the graphics hardware in the Macbook, what are the other major differences between it and the Macbook Pro?
I mean there has to be some significant difference between those two products in order for Apple to successfully market them both. You can't expect to get everything you want in the low-end model when those features are present in the more expensive model.
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - grad - 05-16-2007
[quote mikebw]I haven't done a full comparison, but besides the graphics hardware in the Macbook, what are the other major differences between it and the Macbook Pro?
I mean there has to be some significant difference between those two products in order for Apple to successfully market them both. You can't expect to get everything you want in the low-end model when those features are present in the more expensive model.
Bad graphics chip.
Annoying glossy screens.
Small screen.
Smaller RAM capacity.
Superdrive is optional.
(not that i would not buy a macbook)
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - microchip13 - 05-16-2007
Mostly the graphics card is the only functional difference. There is the screen and the backlit keyboard though.
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - RAMd®d - 05-16-2007
Go to Apple.com and check the specs and features of the MacBook Pro that people didn't list here.
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - jdc - 05-16-2007
outdated yes, useless, no
http://www.barefeats.com/mbcd4.html
and some people really like the glossy screen, like me
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - sunfalcon - 05-17-2007
anandtech.com just recently compared the three different integrated graphics options - intel, nvidia, and amd/ati. Intel scored the lowest.
Re: MacBook Graphics Chipset: Really That Outdated? - Mike V - 05-17-2007
I don't get it.
Is this just for games?
My MacBook runs a 24" monitor and and plays 1920 x 1080 Quicktimes and upresses DVD to HD without a hitch.
What would more powerful graphics do?