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I also have a question on how bootcamp handles the "two" graphics cards in the MBP?

I have a  question about target disk mode... Can you do it over usb on the firewireless  models.

Well there goes an awesome tool.

that doesn't really help a failing screen or a blown video card... boot into TDM and boom all your stuff.

or another laptop needs cloned... boot into TDM fire up CCC and boom (after 30 to 40 min) 2 like machines.

Last edited by mrreet2001 (2008-10-16 1:32 pm)

Haven't had any problems yet.

ukimalefu wrote:

macmenace wrote:

I also have a question on how bootcamp handles the "two" graphics cards in the MBP?

I read somewhere that Windows uses only the best "super-duper" card, not the integrated one. Can't do both at the same time like many people wish. Probably because it would get too hot and the battery would last 30 mins. And Apple doesn't want that.

That is good enough for me, I just didn't want it defaulting to the 9400.

Today's (10/16/08) Accelerate Your Mac has some first-hand reports from people with the next MBs and MBPs. With enough reports the guy running that site will set up a page collecting all of these reports.

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS:
"Late 2008" MacBook and MacBook Pro

http://www.barefeats.com/mbpp04.html

Macbook.

This thing feels rock solid, too, which is a welcome change from my older macbook that didn't feel as solidly put together.

El Lombardo wrote:

I ordered the 2.53 GHZ MacBook Pro. It will takes 3 to 4 weeks for it to be delivered

Hopes I get it faster than that though.

Can't wait. My 1st gen MBP is feeling old now that I know I will get the new one.

The build and feel maybe better and feel better (my MBP finish feels high end to me), but the cosmetic changes are really minor unless you know what to look for. (Obviously I'm speaking of the MBP only here). The lack of an option for a matte screen sucks, I don't care what anyone says. Also, my current 2nd gen 2.16GHz MBP still seems to fly (I don't game). This being the case, I still do not feel compelled in any way to upgrade.

That being said, these new machines are gorgeous (FINALLY went latchless!) and the specs are nice and will no doubt take advantage of Snow Leopard's graphic card capabilities.

Hybrid SLI/Crossfire has existed and worked under Windows for some time. It just hasn't been widely used or on most Mac-users' radars.

ABIT HAS UNVEILED its newest motherboard, the A-N78HD, for AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 processors. It is the first Abit mainboard to support Nvidia’s Hybrid SLI technology, and is based on that company’s Geforce 8200 chipset.

Abit says that its new offering, which it calls a multimedia platform motherboard, puts more focus on video output flexibility, giving users three different connection options on-board. The first is the standard D-Sub VGA connector, the second is DVI for high resolution monitors and the third option is HDMI for HD monitors and TV devices with combined HD audio output. Abit also reckons its support for Hybrid SLI will make it easier to push further ahead in advanced graphics upgrades in the future.

The company also boasts that its mainboard offers “GeForce Boost” and “Hybrid Power”. GeForce Boost gives the user scalable graphics performance if they install an extra discrete graphics card, and Hybrid Power lets them switch off any unused graphics adaptor, which means it can work on lower power consumption.

Abit didn't make their board, for AMD CPUs, with OSX in mind. From 4/18.

http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/ … otherboard

I haven't paid as close attention to this as to some matters, and have no personal experience. The tech articles are out there, tho, if you're curious. I'll get to it sooner or later, but not right away.

Windows would recognize both. How shutdown, switching, etc. are handled I don't recall. I think in some instances you can have both active in some complementary fashion, but I'd have to check to be sure.