“2010 is going to be the beginning of the tablet revolution,” NVidia president/CEO Jen Hsun Huang asserted, adding that this requires an enabling technology that delivers the power of a mobile chip and performance of a PC.
To address that need, NVidia unveiled its next-generation Tegra, a new chip with 8 independent processors and Dual Core Cortex-A9 CPU.
“NVidia is engaged in development with PC companies, mobile companies, CE and automotive companies in building Tegra computers,” he reported.
Tablets powered by Tegra, as well as stereoscopic 3D, were the focus of NVidia’s Thursday press conference at the Hilton’s Shimmer Cabaret.
Huang discussed how NVidia technology can be used to bring 3D to PC entertainment, including desktop PCs using new 3D Vision-Ready, 1080p, 120Hz LCD panels from display companies, including Acer and Alienware.
On the gaming front, he announced a partnership with Ubisoft and James Cameron for a special edition kit of Nvidia’s 3D Vision and the Ubisoft Avatar game.
NVidia is previewing its new “3D Vision Surround” technology at its CES booth in the South Hall.