if mbp updates, what graphics card?

[ilovemonsters]

I know there are a lot of these posts but I have a slightly different question. I have a 12 inch power book g4 and I want to upgrade to a 15 inch mbp. I know there weren't any updates today but i know they are looming and I cant wait to get one.

But my question is, when they update them will they change the graphics card? I know that the new mac pros come with a geforce 7300 standard but the current mbp's have ati radeon x1600. Will there be a switcheroo or will they stick with the x1600?

I know that AMD recently bought ATI and I thought this Mac Pro change to the Geforce was due to Intel pressuring Apple. Am I crazy? Also, am I mistaken in thinking that the Geforce is worse than the ati?

Which would be better? A 64 bit processor with a geforce or a 32 bit one with an ati?

Thank you in advance

 

[generik]

Big if there mister, chances are it'd still be the ATi, not like AMD's takeover means Apple is cutting off all relationships with ATi (look at the Mac Pro)

 

[Chundles]

x1800

Mind you, when the updates do arrive the x1800 will be classed as a crap card.

Seems like no matter what card they put in the Mac nobody likes it.

 

[kaboutertje]

Probably not the x1800 is too power hungry, unless they get a modified version. The next step up isn't out yet, so I think they will still have a x1600 or maybe a 7600go

 

[dmw007]

Probably not the x1800 is too power hungry, unless they get a modified version. The next step up isn't out yet, so I think they will still have a x1600 or maybe a 7600go

I agree, either a power conscious X1800 or a 7600go.

 

[ImNoSuperMan]

I agree, either a power conscious X1800 or a 7600go.

Ahem.. BTW which one is better?? I know X1800 might just remain a dream. and never make it to the MBP. Is a 7600go better than x1600?

 

[darkcurse]

If I remember correctly both of them perform about the same. With the 7600go pulling ahead in certain games. Besides that, both of them suck too much power. Oh, and the current card in the MBP's are not bad at all. It's just that Apple down-clocked it to ensure cool operation and less power draw. Some people have found good results "overclocking" to its original speeds in windows for gaming.