Streaming video on Macbook?

Question

Im considering muying a macbook. I heard that the graphics arent that great tho. I will be getting the MLB package and watching baseball games on my macbook often. I know the screen is small and i dont care about that, how will the graphics be? Some1 told me to get at least a 128mb video card, preferably a 256mb. I see the macbook has a 64 vram or something. what is that equilivent to? Will it be good enough to give me decent quality and clarity of streaming video?

Also, I see that the macbooks are probably due to come out w/ a new version sometimes in early summer? Any reason 2 wait? or just go ahead and buy now?

any input appreciated

thanks in advance

Answer 1

The 64MB of VRAM (Video RAM) should be fine for watching streaming video since the quality is much more dependent on the speed of your internet connection. The only area the 64MB of VRAM falls down on is a low frame rate for gaming. So if you also plan on playing games on your MacBook the suggestion to put in a 128MB or 256MB video card is a good idea.

I haven't heard any rumors on what the new MacBooks will upgrade but I doubt if it will be the VRAM so, if it were me, I would not hesitate to purchase the MacBook now.