The problem that this solves is by removing the GPU thermals and placing it outside the laptop, you would (in theory) get a quieter and also much more GPU power than you would be using a Alienware 17 type solution where you have masses of heat build-up.
It also gives Apple the chance to remove the DGPU on the upcoming Macbook pro refresh. It is possible that the macbook pro 15 will use IGPU only and offer the X-Connect as an option.
The prototype X-connect box i saw would easily fit into a laptop bag. Polaris makes this a very exciting development for those of us on the road and need to stay mobile.
No, I won't use it on the plane or train however, in the hotel room or family house it is a breath of fresh air.
AMD might do what they did with Freesync and try to make it a non-royalty open standard. The current situation with no standard is not great even if Nvidia go their own way.
So does a Macbook Pro 15 with a Polaris X-connect appeal? Yep, I'd buy that for a dollar. Let's see what happens in June at Computex.
It also gives Apple the chance to remove the DGPU on the upcoming Macbook pro refresh. It is possible that the macbook pro 15 will use IGPU only and offer the X-Connect as an option.
The prototype X-connect box i saw would easily fit into a laptop bag. Polaris makes this a very exciting development for those of us on the road and need to stay mobile.
No, I won't use it on the plane or train however, in the hotel room or family house it is a breath of fresh air.
AMD might do what they did with Freesync and try to make it a non-royalty open standard. The current situation with no standard is not great even if Nvidia go their own way.
So does a Macbook Pro 15 with a Polaris X-connect appeal? Yep, I'd buy that for a dollar. Let's see what happens in June at Computex.
