Adobe outs Flash 10.1 Beta with Intel GMA 500 support
updated 03:00 pm EST, Wed February 24, 2010
Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta 3 now available to test
Adobe has released a Beta 3 version of Flash Player 10.1 for Windows, Macintosh and Linux platforms. Meant for developers to test new hardware, the build reportedly has support for Intel's GMA 500 integrated graphics processors. The update will allow for Flash-based HD video playback on many previously incapable netbooks, including very small models like the Sony VAIO P.
Early, preliminary tests on an ASUS UL20A equipped with Intel's GMA 4500 graphics chipset yielded results that weren't smooth when playing back 1080p videos in a full screen. Also, no difference was noticed compared to older versions of the Flash software. However, the new plugin was also tested on an ASUS EeePC T91MT tablet with GMA 500 graphics, and 720p video is said to be watchable instead of a slideshow-like display when using earlier versions of Flash. [via Netbooked]
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"watchable"
Good news, everyone!
Instead of TOTALLY SUCKING on netbooks and older computers, now Flash will SUCK SOMEWHAT LESS!!
At this pace, we might actually be able to watch HD video on our computers at full quality without overheating before the end of Obama's second term! WOW!!
The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades!