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Apple releases NVIDIA Graphics Update 2009

Apple on Monday released a software update that addresses issues with its Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter and also boosts HD video performance on some current Mac notebooks and previous-generation Mac desktops.

More specifically, Apple says NVIDIA Graphics Update 2009 [3.2MB download] improves cursor movement when using the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter with the Mini DisplayPort-enabled MacBook Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro introduced this past October.

The patch also improves playback of HD video on the new unibody MacBook Pros with GeForce 9600M graphics cards, as well as legacy Mac systems that include NVIDIA's GeForce 7300 GT chip — namely the first-generation Mac Pro and Late 2006 24-inch iMac.



18 Comments

johnny mozzarella 18 Years · 1818 comments

OK. Now we just need some new graphics cards for Mac Pros.

valanchan 18 Years · 41 comments

Why are there no Nvidia Tools?

When I use Boot Camp the 3d graphics can be massaged to look much nicer in Windows than OSX.

ipilya 17 Years · 191 comments

wow... I can now watch HD movies without having massive frame skips... NICE

veloboldie 16 Years · 31 comments

Hopefully, this update will be included in my BTO 17-inch MBP.

johnny mozzarella 18 Years · 1818 comments

Quote:
Originally Posted by valanchan

Why are there no Nvidia Tools?

When I use Boot Camp the 3d graphics can be massaged to look much nicer in Windows than OSX.

Demand.

A relatively small percentage of Macs have dedicated graphics chips.
Also the gaming customers that typically want these types of features aren't there(yet).