NVIDIA to power new iPod Video? - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 20th Jul 2006, 15:20

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/07...ew_ipod_video/

Spacecowboy92 · 20th Jul 2006, 15:28

Maybe they have plans for 3D games or something. Otherwise I have no idea why 3D.

rupbert · 20th Jul 2006, 15:59

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Originally Posted by Spacecowboy92

Maybe they have plans for 3D games or something. Otherwise I have no idea why 3D.

How about a fully 3d navigation interface?

eddtox · 20th Jul 2006, 16:02

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Originally Posted by rupbert

How about a fully 3d navigation interface?

It isn't exactly what some would call essential... especially for an mp3 player.

-ed out

SeBbY_007 · 20th Jul 2006, 16:04

3D chip on an iPod? What is going on? Apple trying to take a share of the gaming market maybe, with iTunes selling some games? It could bring portable gaming to the masses.

But i'll stick to my PSP.

BFGunrunner · 20th Jul 2006, 16:11

It probally will not be a G80 core It probally will be an weak 3d chip probally going to be based on a Geforce 2 core.

Tim S · 20th Jul 2006, 16:17

Well, NVIDIA has its PureVideo technology for video acceleration... I'm guessing that is the main reason.

olly_lewis · 20th Jul 2006, 16:49

Yeah, I bet that 3D won't even come into it, its for sheer video playback and loading of clips.... Doubt very much that apple would even venture into the 3D realm of gaming and if it did, then there would have to be a full redesign of the iconic iPod looks and UI, and could damage the brand and it image as a music lover's device...

Confused Fishcake · 20th Jul 2006, 18:18

This will be awesome, how long will it take before ipodlinux has a full 3d engine running?

EQC · 20th Jul 2006, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Confused Fishcake

This will be awesome, how long will it take before ipodlinux has a full 3d engine running?

exactly what I was thinking! whether or not they intend the new ipod to play 3d games, if it has the capability to do it, somebody will find a way. there's never anything wrong with adding features, even if you choose not to use them (as long as "added" features don't sacrifice quality or cost elsewhere)

Flibblebot · 20th Jul 2006, 19:16

I'd just want to see the size of the heatsink and hear how loud the fan is before I'd buy one

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SeBbY_007 Supermodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 289	3D chip on an iPod? What is going on? Apple trying to take a share of the gaming market maybe, with iTunes selling some games? It could bring portable gaming to the masses. But i'll stick to my PSP.

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