“Intel’s newest processor, to be formally announced January 5 at the Consumer Electronics Show, will find its way into new MacBooks that will supersede current models, according to industry sources familiar with Apple’s plans,” Crothers reports. “Current MacBooks use Nvidia graphics chips along with Intel Core i series and Core 2 Duo processors. But due to the enhanced graphics capabilities of Sandy Bridge, Apple–at least for now–has determined that it will not continue using Nvidia’s graphics processing units (GPUs) in some models.”
Crothers reports, “MacBook models with screen sizes of 13 inches and below are expected to switch to Sandy Bridge-only graphics, while higher-end MacBook Pros are expected to use graphics from Advanced Micro Devices, according to sources. Whether Nvidia will still be present in higher-end models is unclear.”
Much, much more in the full article – recommended – here.
I’m waiting for the “Love Canal” chip.
I don’t wish to grant anything by Brooke Crothers my web clicks.
Well, that was quick, I only just heard that Sandy Bridge would be Open CL compatible.
Apple seem to flip/flop between Nvidia and AMD(ATI) for each MacBook refresh. The refresh after this one will probably see Nvidia come back.
@ Paul, It is called keepy uppy! keep the suppliers on their toes. This will ensure continuos development cycles hopefully for the better.
Also keeps the suppliers from trapping Apple incs, nuts in a nutcracker in a bid to squeeze every dollar they can out of them. Just ask Motorola & IBM.
Nvidia’s little chip screwup on the MacBook Pro didn’t help either.
If this is true, it must mean that Sandy Bridge will indeed be Open CL compliant.
File this rumor under FUD until proven otherwise.
“Much, much more in the full article – recommended”
WTF MDN? Don’t you dare say you believe in this utter bullcrap!
Too bad.
Intel should not be encouraged to develop crap and their monopoly should not be helped to advance.
Apple always selects best components for optimal performance/$..
Where is the big mouth Nvidia CEO biting himself now?