Do all the new MBPs support automatic graphics switching?

Hi, I read that older MacBooks required a manual switch between the integrated graphics and discrete GPU.
I'm reading here: http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs/13-and-15-inch/
"NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.3GHz configuration) or NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory (15-inch 2.6GHz configuration) and automatic graphics switching"
Does that mean "... 512 MB, or 1GB and automatics graphic switching" -> Only the 1GB configuration supports auto graphics switching, or
"...512MB or 1GB, and automatics graphics switching -> both configurations support it
Hate to sound like a grammar freak, but just wondering - never liked having to log in and out to switch.
Thanks!

The new MBP's with the Intel 4000 and the NVIDIA cards support automatic graphics switching. You can also use gfxCardStatus, which works with 2012 Mac's an Mountain Lion to make sure that auto graphics switching is enabled.
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