http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/ Engadget Comments for NVIDIA's Optimus technology shows its graphics switching adroitness on video http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 7:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
Yes, but will it run Crysis?]]>Mar 3rd 2010 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
That question is irrelevant to the topic at hand. Optimus isn't a GPU in and of itself. All it is is a graphics switching system.

So if you get a computer with a 280m and Optimus, then yeah, but with an Ion2? Hell naw.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 8:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/There's a new age old question now. Can you pull out your video card?
I never pull out.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 10:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://bit.ly/nvidia-optimus-leaked-info]]>Mar 3rd 2010 2:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/very nice work ]]>Mar 3rd 2010 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 7:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
Because in a desktop it really isn't that big of an issue. Its plugged into a wall, not running from battery power. And the power draw of an idle card isn't so significant where you'll see large savings by going to the lower powered card.

I'm sure you'd have a few people that would buy into it, but I would think very few would. IMO after you drop 1500 bucks on a gaming rig, a couple hundred dollars a month more isn't that big an issue. You'd probably see more savings unplugging your electronics instead of leaving them in standby.

Though this is coming from someone who lives in an area with low energy costs. ^_^]]>Mar 3rd 2010 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Imagine the savings when you turn off your stand-by equipment as well as shutting down your second graphics card..
Oh, and the low energy costs really is a non-argument, isn't it? Just because it's cheaper doesn't mean you can be wasteful, imho.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 9:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
That still doesn't lead to mass market adoption, and as such, few if any businesses will dedicate resources to switchable graphics in a desktop. That was my point.

And yes, that argument is still valid. People do something because they feel they will get something in return. Money savings, a feeling of doing the "right" thing, an actual item, etc. Somewhere, they will get something. For me, I don't feel the difference between my using an extra 100 watts a month is going to make any difference in the grand scheme of things. Especially when I would have to inconvenience myself to plug everything back in.

Am I saying that (if I could afford it) I'll drive my car around while having 7 others sitting at home idling? No. That would be stupid. But if the only gain that is to be had is I save another 3 pounds of carbon from entering the atmosphere over the course of my lifespan, then I'm going to pay the extra 5 dollars a month and have all my stuff be ready for whenever I want it.

You can drive your Prius. I'll keep my truck. ]]>Mar 3rd 2010 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
I would love to see this technology adapted to a desktop. I sometimes feel guilty using my desktop to view this website when I could be using my laptop or phone.

I have a 3.1L Maxima but I still carpool when I can.]]>Apr 21st 2010 10:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
As to having it in desktop systems, I think it could happen(right now their goal is laptops due to battery life issues) but I know I would love it. Having my graphics card shut down when it's not being used would be great. The power savings wouldn't be a huge deal, but the heat and noise generated by the GPU are not inconsiderable.

Anyways... way to go Nvidia. That live demo really was pretty awesome.]]>Mar 5th 2010 12:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 7:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Long battery life - check
Ok processor - check
Mid-range graphics card - check
Know what scratch that. Just remembered the abyssmal screen quality and lack of USB 3.0. But Nvidia's optimus looks great.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 8:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 8:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
From what I've seen the price to performance ratio favors ATi, but I'm still an Nvidia fanboy, especially with the graphics switching that's coming. I give it a year to let the early adopters work out all the kinks, and let the price premium drop. Then I'm buying.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 9:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Nvidia really puts ATI/AMD to shame by coming out with this type of switching and graphic/processor integration even BEFORE them, what with them being a merged entity and all.

I personally do like the ATI cards over Nvidia at the moment since the new Nvidia 300 series cards are just renames of the old cards... while ATI offers DX11 cards. But of course they don't have software-based switching, so....]]>Mar 3rd 2010 9:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
I still want to see Nvidia win, they simply do cooler stuff. Tegra, this, but sadly they have fallen behind just a bit, but it is not like a Nvidia card can't run all the games out there.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 8:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/You know, that would actually be funny if they called it Ontimus now.
Which they don't.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 9:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 8:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 8:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
Progress has to be approached from all angles. Not only do batteries need to get better, but the technology that loads it needs to be more efficient as well. ]]>Mar 3rd 2010 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 11:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 11:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/
Yeah darnit, Nvidia, make better batteries than the ones you make currently.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 12:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/they might have at least introduced the mute guy in the back who actually probably had a hand in developing it.]]>Mar 3rd 2010 1:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/nvidias-optimus-technology-shows-its-graphics-switching-adroitn/Mar 3rd 2010 4:38PM