[Ti] [semi - OT] Tiger - Core Image Graphics

[Leander Hutton]

Yes the 9200 is similar to the 90000, but Apple doesn't list the iBook  
as having the supported hardware.  From the Core Image part of the  
Tiger preview:
  "These cards are available in today’s PowerBooks, Power Mac G5s and  
both the 17-inch and 20-inch iMac"

The iBook and eMac aren't listed as having the supported graphics  
hardware.  So it looks as if us last gen Ti users, iBook users, and  
eMac users are in the same hole.   In a manner of speaking.   However I  
wouldn't be surprised if Apple scaled back Core Image somehow.  I mean  
it just seems like they're cutting out a lot of machines including all  
of their current model consumer minded machines.

Leander
TiPowerBook Stats
TiPB 867Mhz
1 GB RAM
40 GB HDD


On Jun 29, 2004, at 2:41 AM, Tristan Gulyas wrote:

 From the readme on the developer preview, it lists a requirement of  
having a built-in firewire port.  This definitely rules out any  
pre-Pismo PowerBook G3s from running the OS (officially) - it may still  
be possible, as with Panther on the Wallstreet models (see  
http://waffle.wootest.net/past/04/04/18/ 
installing_panther_on_your_wallstreet_powerbook_g3/)

As I'm about to toss some cash into a new LCD panel for my 1GHz tibook,  
I'm also worried about Core Image and its support for my humble  
machine.  I wouldn't be too concerned as the current generation of  
iBooks use the Radeon 9200 which is similar in feature set to the 9000.

I would, however, be worried that the next requirement would be a G4.   
Not a problem for us tibook users, but it will pose an issue for iBook  
users.

Needless to say, judging by the description, it'll work - just slowly -  
and it may not look as visually stunning if your graphics hardware  
doesn't support it.  Remember that the Pismo is still an officially  
supported machine (my advice to any Pismo users would be to investigate  
the sale of their machines before it's too late!!).

.t
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Subject: [Ti] [semi - OT] Tiger - Core Image Graphics


> Anyone else here read the system requirements for Core Image?  It  
> seems a little steep but it makes sense since that it very demanding  
> of the GPU.
>
> I wonder what Apple means by "The performance gains and features  
> supported by Core Image ultimately depend on the graphics card.  
> Graphics cards capable of pixel-level programming deliver the best  
> performance. But Core Image automatically scales as appropriate for  
> systems with older graphics cards, for compatibility with any  
> Tiger-compatible Mac."
>
> Does that mean that Core Image will still run (just without some of  
> the bells and whistles) on the Radeon 9000 in the last revision of the  
> Tis or does it mean it will be like Quartz Extreme and cut off on any  
> graphics cards that doesn't meet it's requirements?
>
> I also wonder where Apple is going to draw the compatibility line this  
> time.  In Panther they dropped all no USB native Macs.  Anyone heard  
> anything about Tiger's minimum system requirements?
>
>
> Thanks
> Leander
>
>
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