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iBooks had dedicated graphics correct? Sure they weren't the best, but still dedicated

"Integrated graphics" will keep getting better. I've heard good things about the last one in Macbooks. Integrated or not, I understand that hardcore gamers just don't get lower-end computers.

barrfid_od wrote:

iBooks had dedicated graphics correct? Sure they weren't the best, but still dedicated

But Apple designed its own chipsets and didn't want to have to design their own GPUs too. Dedicated graphics on the PPC macs was the cheapest option.

big gripe that modern apple compacts do not have card slots.  that would have solved the graphics thing with many people. but then there is the problem with drivers.

Booksley wrote:

NSX wrote:

big gripe that modern apple compacts do not have card slots.  that would have solved the graphics thing with many people. but then there is the problem with drivers.

An ExpressCard slot on a Macbook wouldn't solve the issue of a dedicated GPU at all.

wot the hell r u talkin bout?

there are external express card graphics solutions for pc.  asus makes one its called xg station look it up.

NSX wrote:

Booksley wrote:

NSX wrote:

big gripe that modern apple compacts do not have card slots.  that would have solved the graphics thing with many people. but then there is the problem with drivers.

An ExpressCard slot on a Macbook wouldn't solve the issue of a dedicated GPU at all.

wot the hell r u talkin bout?

there are external express card graphics solutions for pc.  asus makes one its called xg station look it up.

I searched but all I saw was vapor. Do you have an actual price or place where it can be purchased? Also, since it isn't portable AND requires an external display is it really practical? Wouldn't it be cheaper and more future-proof to simply build a PC to use for gaming?

Frank

NSX wrote:

to booksley- i didnt say it was practical, but a fix for compact class notebooks.

to frankly- read booksley's comment, and wikipedia is a start.

Like I said, vapor. Even the official asus site doesn't mention pricing or how you would actually get one: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=11426

If it actually ends up costing $500 I don't think many people would consider that a "fix for compact class notebooks." I thin they would put that $500 toward an actual gaming machine. Since it completely obliterates the portable aspect of the notebook computer there is no reason not to simply take the $500 and get a PC with it.

So, realistically, how would having a PC card slot help a MacBook expand its graphics?

Frank

NSX wrote:

it would help because some people would just like a small macbook with a graphics card, but you obviously do not understand. 

practical or not some people dont want a dell xps 13 incher.  so, dont go crazy on me getting all technical cuz a "pc card" slot? 

if it is so stupid, why does it exist? cuz "SOME" people may like it, and you are not one of them.  like a usb toaster.

I'm not sure where the hostility is coming from but I didn't say you shouldn't get one if you want one. I was just adding a small dose of reality. You beat Booksley over the head because he hadn't heard of this vaporware item. You listed it as if everyone should know about it. Second, if people would like a small MacBook with a graphics card then how does this solve that problem? This device has almost the same volume as the MacBook itself. Not to mention the power supply and the external display you need.

I have no idea what your statement about me going crazy getting all technical means.

Finally, it doesn't exist. Please provide the link where I can buy one. It was originally announced a year and a half ago and yet I still can't buy one. It was "officially released" over a month ago and yet I still can't buy one.

Frank