So what's Tegra all about?

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tegrakeyboard

Now that we "know" a HTC device will finally ship with nVidia’s Tegra chipset on board, many who have not followed the issue closely may wonder that its all about.  Here is a reminder of the features we expect the chips to bring, and a demo video.

  • NVIDIA HD AVP (High Definition Audio Video Processor) with NVIDIA® PureVideo® technology
    • Capture or playback HD 720p movies with your mobile device
    • Unprecedented picture quality and ultra-smooth, vivid movie playback with low CPU use and power consumption
  • Superior Imaging
    • Take sharp and steady pictures with a 12 MP camera with a built-in image stabilization algorithm
    • Integrated image signal processor (ISP) with proprietary algorithms that enables image and video stabilization, face tracking, and advanced trick modes.
  • NVDIA ULP GeForce technology
    • GeForce graphics technology architected for low-power applications
    • Superior 3D user interface capabilities based on a unique compositing framework that delivers seamless web browsing
  • NVDIA nPower™ technology
    • Enables the industry’s longest HD video and MP3 playback on your phone or mobile device
    • Optimizes system power use
  • True dual-display subsystem for flexibility of use
    • Entertainment—watch a movie on an HDMI display and use your phone as a remote control device
    • Business—present your proposal on a FWVGA projector using your phone as a pointing device
    • Personal—show your favorite photos on a television while previewing them on your phone

 

I wonder if the Palm Pre took any inspiration from here…

tegrakeyboard2

By the way, not all media devices need to be devoid of keyboards…

Read more at nVidia.com

Thanks mweb586 for the link.

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