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Talking up Web video and photo editing as apps which benefit from better graphics, Nvidia slams Intel’s decision to block graphics-tuned chipsets from the latest Core processors.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-apple-macbook-pro-notebooks-get-core-i5-and-core-i7-chips.htm http://apcmag.com//new-apple-macbook-pro-notebooks-get-core-i5-and-core-i7-chips.htm

Apple’s update to the MacBook Pro family introduces Intel’s latest Core i5 and Core i7 processors, souped-up switchable graphics, up to 10 hours battery life – and a price cut!]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:12:58 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-cancels-first-gen-larrabee-graphics-processor.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-cancels-first-gen-larrabee-graphics-processor.htm

Citing delays in both the silicon and software, Intel says the multicore x86 graphics superslab is on hold due to a “reset” of the company’s GPU strategy.]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:13:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-unveils-thin-and-light-pavilion-dm3-notebook-with-amd-and-intel-ulv-chips.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-unveils-thin-and-light-pavilion-dm3-notebook-with-amd-and-intel-ulv-chips.htm

HP’s second-gen ‘thin and light’ 13.3 inch notebook puts a buck each way with your choice of ultra-low voltage processors from Intel and AMD.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:20:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-revs-up-netbooks-with-nvidia-ion-powered-mini-311.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-revs-up-netbooks-with-nvidia-ion-powered-mini-311.htm

Intel’s Atom CPU mates up with Nvida’s GeForce 9400M GPU in the 11.6 inch Mini 311, which is set for an October release running Windows 7.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:12:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-to-delay-second-gen-netbooks-to-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-to-delay-second-gen-netbooks-to-2010.htm

If reports are correct, we might not see next-gen netbooks built around Intel’s Atom 'Pinetrail' platform until early next year...]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:58:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-refreshes-netbook-line-with-mini-110-and-1101.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-refreshes-netbook-line-with-mini-110-and-1101.htm

Two new models based on the popular Mini 1000 see the return of the VGA port and bigger hard drives, plus optional HD graphics and 3G.]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 21:32:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//notebook-owners-seek-to-sue-nvidia-over-faulty-graphics-chips.htm http://apcmag.com//notebook-owners-seek-to-sue-nvidia-over-faulty-graphics-chips.htm

Owners of laptops from Apple, Dell and HP line up for a class-action lawsuit against nVidia over claims of defective GPUs.]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 16:50:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nvidia-releases-geforce-drivers-for-windows-7-rc1.htm http://apcmag.com//nvidia-releases-geforce-drivers-for-windows-7-rc1.htm

Just in time for this week’s downloadfest, Nvidia has posted updated Windows 7 Release Candidate drivers for its GeForce graphics cards.]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//next-gen-netbooks-will-run-best-under-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//next-gen-netbooks-will-run-best-under-windows-7.htm

Netbooks with Intel’s Atom GN40 graphics, solid state drives and 2GB of RAM will be the big winners under Windows 7.]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:17:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-eee-pc-netbook-comes-with-dvd-drive-souped-up-graphics-and-1400-price-tag.htm http://apcmag.com//new-eee-pc-netbook-comes-with-dvd-drive-souped-up-graphics-and-1400-price-tag.htm

By adding an optical drive to its fresh-baked 1004DN, Asus further blurs the line between netbooks and notebooks.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:45:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//436-million-paid-by-nvidia-for-the-replacement-of-faulty-graphics-chips.htm http://apcmag.com//436-million-paid-by-nvidia-for-the-replacement-of-faulty-graphics-chips.htm

Does your laptop display broken-up graphics, or a blank screen? You might have a faulty graphics chip on board -- a problem that has already cost NVIDIA dearly to fix.]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:45:00 +1000