Is Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB the same as NVIDIA GeForce in Macbook Pro Retina?
I bought the Macbook Pro with the dedicated graphics card, which should be a NVIDIA but when I look at the system profile it shows Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB, Is this the same thing?
The higher end MacBook Pros have both the Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB, and the NVIDIA GeForce. The Iris pro is integrated into the CPU, and the NVIDIA is a separate graphics card. By default, it will switch between the two graphics cards based on your computer's demands at the moment. It will use the Iris to save power, and the NVIDIA for better performance. The one it is showing you in that About this Mac page is the one it is using at that moment. Open an application like Photoshop, plug in a monitor, or run some graphic intense processes, and then click about this mac, and you will see that it has changed. You can disable this, and make it always use the faster graphics card by going into System Preferences > Energy Saver and then uncheck automatic graphics switching. This will use more power, though, and the performance increase will be minimal.
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Possibly nobody has answered this in 10 hours because your question is not clear. Accept? What exactly are you trying to do?
Do you mean authorize?
iTunes Store: Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420 - and another helpful post: https://discussions.apple.com/message/17828050
iTunes application window (not Finder or a browser) > menus at top > Store menu > drag down to Authorize This Computer. (In earlier versions of iTunes access this option from the Advanced menu). Step-by-step instructions - https://discussions.apple.com/message/16569470
Image of where this is in iTunes 11: https://discussions.apple.com/message/20585561 -
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According to:
http://www.apple.com/uk/osx/specs/
Your MBP should be compatible, BUT it needs to be running Mountain Lion.
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OS X Yosemite: If a USB device isn’t working
If the device is connected to a USB hub:
Make sure the device and the hub are the same speed. Connect USB 3.0 SuperSpeed devices to a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed HUB, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices to a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed hub, and so on.
If the device doesn’t have a power cord and is plugged into another USB device that doesn’t have a power cord:
Try plugging the device directly into your computer’s USB port or into a USB device that does have a power cord. You might need to disconnect and reconnect the other device as well, if it has stopped responding.
If you have many devices connected to your Mac:
Disconnect all USB devices except the device you’re testing, an Apple keyboard, and an Apple mouse. Make sure that the device is connected directly to the computer, and that any hubs or extension cables are disconnected. If you can use the device now, the problem may be with one of the other USB devices or hubs you had connected to your computer. Try reconnecting them, one by one, to your computer. When you find the device causing the problem, review its documentation for further troubleshooting steps.
Verify that the device appears in System Information:
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Is GeForce 2 MX the same as nVidia GeForce card?
Hi... I want to play a game on my eMac and was wondering if GeForce 2 MX is the same as nVidia GeForce card. Please help!
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What is the best 3G key for new macbook pro, what is the best 3G key for new macbook pro
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My supplier told me is because of thunderbolt system.
the web is essential for my business
What can i do ? Which key i need ?
Yours sincerely
FlorentFirst the reason sounds like "tech guy doesn't know"
If your in Europe then I use Vodafone, and have been happy. I also tether my Android phone, depending whc has better reception (though the Android is free with easytether) -
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Agradezco que me saquen de esta duda.
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Also, is a genuine Apple one available on Amazon UK, does anyone know please?
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Meanwhile my battery is going down.....Thanks for that wjosten. Much appreciated.
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Can I put the 2Gb RAM (X2) from my MacBook Pro into my MacBook? The intel is different (2Ghz not 2.3) and the speed is 2000 not 1333. But they are both DDR3.
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http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9733258 -
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kwmlr439 wrote:
CSOUND Read the title please:
Re: Macbook Pro 10.6.8 RAM Upgarde to 8 GB
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