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Quick run through of how the new MBP automatically switches between GPU and discrete video

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Quick run through of how the new MBP automatically switches between GPU and discrete video
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04-14-2010, 04:04 PM
Ars apparently talked directly to Apple and got details: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/0...tching.ars
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04-14-2010, 04:35 PM
It seems that the technique should work with older MacBook Pros with similar 2-GPU setups, but from what I've read, it's not enabled for those machines.

Anyone know why not?
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04-14-2010, 05:49 PM
Good question. I'm sure lots of folks will be poking through the new MBP's OS when released for clues (read: hacks.)
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