Nvidia unveils the world's first HD mobile internet device that also runs on Android too

(image found on ameinfo)
Nvidia Corporation, the inventor of the graphics processor, today introduced a new platform, based on the Nvidia Tegra 600 Series computer-on-a-chip, always-on, always-connected HD mobile internet device (MID) that can go days between battery charges. Nvidia has been working on this new chip with internet giant Google for use on the open source Android mobile platform too."Nvidia will work "within the Open Handset Alliance to continually strengthen the ability of Android to tap into advanced mobile graphics and media acceleration to make interaction with handheld technology more intuitive and instinctive," Michael Rayfield, general manager for mobile business at Nvidia, said in a statement."

"Nvidia's Tegra line comprises an ARM-based processor core, a GeForce graphics core, and other components. A Tegra system on a chip for mobile Internet devices and netbooks is expected to start shipping in the second half of the year. Nvidia, however, hasn't named any manufacturers planning to ship Tegra-based smartphones or mobile Internet devices."

"The Tegra MID delivers:

• 720p and 1080p video playback

• Days of use between charges

• Full Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity

• Optimised hardware support for Web 2.0 applications for a true desktop-class internet experience

• A complete software solution including Microsoft Windows Embedded CE OS, application viewers, full Internet browser, UI framework, board support package (BSP), software development kit (SDK), Web mail client, and more

'The next generation of smart, connected, service-oriented devices are centered around rich multimedia experiences and enhanced functionality,' said Mukund Ghangurde, Director, CE and Consumer Product Management at Microsoft Corp. 'We are pleased to collaborate with Nvidia to develop a platform resources that assists OEMs in quickly bringing these new devices to market.'"

This could definitely be an interesting year for development with this new chip being unveiled also on an open source platform giving more small companies and individuals a chance to create some cool new applications for the mobile device platform.

Nvidia unveils Chip Support for Android (Information Week)

Nvidia Plans Tegra Platform for $99 MIDs (techtree)

Nvidia enables the world's first HD mobile internet device (ameinfo)

President Obama asks about "Open Source"

(image of the President found on ipwatchdog.com)

The news just keeps getting better and better with our new President Elect, Barack Obama. He is now asking Sun Chairman Scott McNealy, to write a white paper on the subject of "Open Source" to explain some of the various advantages Government can gain by using it.

"McNealy, cited in a BBC News story, wasn't shy in identifying them:

It's intuitively obvious open source is more cost effective and productive than proprietary software....The government ought to mandate open-source products based on open-source reference implementations to improve security, get higher-quality software, lower costs, higher reliability--all the benefits that come with open software."

I think its a move in the rite direction when the President is doing a complete overhaul of the current government to make things work more efficiently and help clean up some of the graft being passed around. Some people are wondering whether President Obama will listen. I feel that its a step in the rite direction to have in inquisitive mind of other options besides the current status quo for the job. Plus, this could help to open up some new company options for more cost efficient, stable and secure software to be put into the mix.

"For other positions on McNealy's open-source suggestions, see The 451 Group's Matt Aslett's blog and OStatic. "

Obama wants to know: Why open source? (CNET news)
President Obama: Good for Open Source (Linux Magazine)
Obama Wants Open Source IT Solutions for US (ipwatchdog.com)