NVIDIA Optimus dual graphics to equip MacBook Pro?

An upcoming series of MacBook Pros is expected to use NVIDIA’s Optimus dual graphics, to get around a missing faster integrated chipset, according to a leak. Apple portables could run on energy-efficient but at the same time slow graphics from Intel in order to save battery life, but could switch to dedicated graphics when powered by an AC source or when a task requires more. According to the AppleInsider, the only limitation is the software, but both Apple and NVIDIA are working to solve this problem together. [Read more...]