NVIDIA Tegra Tiny Computer Packs Massive Punch

Released on: June 3, 2008, 1:00 am

Press Release Author: Colin Saldanha

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: World's first single chip computer to enable visual PC
experience on new generation mobile computing devices

Press Release Body: DUBAI, UAE-JUNE 3, 2008-Today, NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA)
introduced the Tegra family of processors, the world's first single-chip computer
capable of the rich high definition and internet experiences we've come to expect
from our PCs, but on small pocket type devices. NVIDIA Tegra is a tiny
computer-on-a-chip, smaller than a US dime (10-cent piece), designed from the ground
up to enable the "visual PC experience" on a new generation of mobile computing
devices while consuming the smallest amount of power.

"Creating Tegra was a massive challenge. Our vision was to create a platform that
will enable the 2nd personal computer revolution - which will be mobile centric,
with devices that last days on a single charge, and yet has the web, high definition
media, and computing experiences we've come to expect from our PC," said Jen-Hsun
Huang, president and CEO at NVIDIA. "Shrinking down a 50 watt PC architecture will
not create the discontinuity this industry needs. The culmination of nearly 1,000
man years of engineering, Tegra is a completely ground-up computer-on-a-chip
architecture that consumes 100 times less power. Mobile internet and computing
devices built with Tegra are going to be magical."

The NVIDIA Tegra 650 processor is the second product in the Tegra line, the first
being the NVIDIA Tegra APX 2500 processor, which is enabling the next generation of
Windows Mobile smartphones. With the launch of this new processor, the NVIDIA Tegra
products will reach consumers towards the end of the year.

"With the growing market demand for mobile Internet access, NVIDIA launched the APX
2500 computer-on-a-chip targeted at smartphones and handsets earlier this year.
Recognising that mobile Internet access usages will occur not just on smartphones
and handsets but on compute devices as well, NVIDIA announced today the Tegra
architecture. Representing the first products to be targeted at the MID and portable
device space, it is anticipated to bring integrated capabilities similar to the APX
2500 with NVIDIA's graphics expertise, an ARM core, HD video, and advanced power
management," said Ian Lao, senior analyst at In-Stat.

NVIDIA Tegra is a heterogeneous processor architecture with multiple processors,
each architected for a specific class of tasks - an 800 MHz ARM CPU, a HD video
processor, an imaging processor, an audio processor, and an ultra-low power
GeForce GPU These processors are used together or independently to deliver a
wonderful experience while utilising a minute amount of power. With this
heterogeneous ultra-low-power processor architecture, NVIDIA Tegra processors
achieve up to 10 times the power efficiency of existing products in battery-operated
computer systems running compelling visual computing applications.

"As more consumers begin to access the mobile Internet with devices like smartphones
and MIDs, device manufacturers will be challenged to create the same high-quality
user experience on mobile devices that consumers currently enjoy on their desktop
PCs," said Warren East, CEO, ARM. "Using advanced ARM technology and providing a
ground-breaking mix of performance, power consumption and form factor, the NVIDIA
Tegra mobile computer-on-a-chip addresses this challenge more effectively than any
other solution yet on the market, thereby taking a major step toward the oncoming
mobile Internet revolution."

NVIDIA Tegra 650 also features:
. All-day media processing, for 130 hours audio, 30 hours HD video playback
. HD image processing for advanced digital still camera and HD camcorder functions
. Optimised hardware support for Web 2.0 applications for a true desktop-class
internet experience
. Display support for 1080p HDMI, WSXGA+ LCD and CRT, and NTSC/PAL TV-Out
. Direct support for WiFi, disk drives, keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals
. A complete Board Support Package (BSP) to enable fast times to market for Windows
Mobile-based designs

\"With NVIDIA's Tegra processor line, we will continue to see impressive mobile
innovations in Windows Mobile products,\" said Todd Warren, corporate vice president
of Microsoft\'s mobile communication business. "Microsoft is dedicated to providing
people best-in-class mobile experiences, so that people can carry a single device
for work and play.\"

For more information on NVIDIA's processors, please visit www.nvidia.co.uk


About NVIDIA
NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the
inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking,
interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile
devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce
products, the professional design and visualisation market with its Quadro
products, and the high-performance computing market with its TeslaT products. NVIDIA
is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and
the Americas. NVIDIA's inaugural NVISION 08 conference will be held August 25-27,
2008 in San Jose, Calif. For more information, visit www.nvidia.co.uk and
www.nvision08.com.

Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements
as to: the benefits, features, performance and capabilities of NVIDIA Tegra 650
processors and NVIDIA Tegra APX 2500 processors; timing of availability of NVIDIA
Tegra-based products; next generation smart phones; and portable media are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could
cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially include: loss of performance of our
products when integrated into systems; our reliance on third parties to manufacture,
assemble and test our products; manufacturing or software defects; delays in ramping
new products into production; design defects; development of faster or more
efficient processors; the impact of technological development and competition;
changes in industry standards and interfaces as well as other factors detailed from
time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission
including its Form 10-Q for the period ended April 27, 2008. Copies of reports filed
with the SEC are posted on our website and are available from NVIDIA without charge.
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak
only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any
obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or
circumstances.

# # #
Copyright 2008 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo,
Geforce, Quadro, Telsa, and NVIDIA Tegra, are trademarks or registered trademarks of
NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names
may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Media Contact:
Colin Saldanha
Oak Consulting
Tel: +97150 6400762
Email: colin@oakconsulting.biz


Web Site: http://www.nvidia.co.uk

Contact Details: Colin Saldanha

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