Nvidia launches GeForce for mobiles - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 18th Feb 2008, 07:38

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/02..._for_mobiles/1

Graphics card maker Nvidia has announced a prototype mobile handset based around its new APX 2500 multimedia processor, and it can play 720p HD video.

LVMike · 18th Feb 2008, 07:43

i think it would be a cool handset..... but i doubt i would see one in the mobile phone back water that is the United States.

mmorgue · 18th Feb 2008, 08:26

As nice as it is in terms of techie goodness, I really only want a "phone" and not a cinema with only a 3inch screen :/

If technology gets to the point where phones can create a more stable/solid screen bigger than the phone itself such as projected screens ( as in a much more advanced version of Io2Technology) then maybe I'd be more for it.

But instead, how about focus on longer battery times, better signal receptions, clearer voice quality and slim technology.

I personally have no interest in watching HDTV videos on a tiny screen.

UncertainGod · 18th Feb 2008, 08:34

I am now putting off my handset upgrade until phones running this chipset hit the market.

bahgger · 18th Feb 2008, 09:27

I don't quite see how I'd use the 720p, but the graphics features would be a welcome feature

rjkoneill · 18th Feb 2008, 10:59

this is one of those "cool to have" things - but i doubt it would benefit my life in any way shape or form

if i want to play a game - i have three consoles and a pc
if i want to watch a video on the go i will watch it on my ipod
if i want to watch 720p high def video - i wouldnt feel like i was benefiting from it unless it was on a big screen

Dracyr · 18th Feb 2008, 12:19

is this more powerful then a psp?

Bluephoenix · 18th Feb 2008, 15:16

only use this has in in devices like the iPhone.

just give me a simple phone I can stick to the side of my head like a piece of tape, maybe with a little OLED screen and keypad on my wrist for dailing and messaging., I'd be perfectly happy with that. no need for any fancy stuff

TomH · 18th Feb 2008, 18:17

Android anyone?

Crazyglue · 18th Feb 2008, 21:19

this is pretty neat and all, but when is asus gonna come out with their external video card :-(

Ninja_182 · 19th Feb 2008, 06:23

I think the people commenting on how 720p on such a small device is a seemingly irrelevant feature are missing the point that it can output 720p to an external device such as your HDTV. I myself watch countless standard definition videos off my housemate's Zen on my tv and i have on occasion used my ipod for the same thing but they have all been missing the higher quality the TV is capable of. This device can display high definition (if you view 720 as that) on a tv in much the same way.

Think of it as more of a portable HD-DVD player

18th Feb 2008, 07:38	#1
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18th Feb 2008, 07:43	#2
LVMike Supermodder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas NV & Rolla MO Posts: 412	i think it would be a cool handset..... but i doubt i would see one in the mobile phone back water that is the United States.

18th Feb 2008, 08:26	#3
mmorgue Supermodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mos Eisley, in the bar... Posts: 378	As nice as it is in terms of techie goodness, I really only want a "phone" and not a cinema with only a 3inch screen :/ If technology gets to the point where phones can create a more stable/solid screen bigger than the phone itself such as projected screens ( as in a much more advanced version of Io2Technology) then maybe I'd be more for it. But instead, how about focus on longer battery times, better signal receptions, clearer voice quality and slim technology. I personally have no interest in watching HDTV videos on a tiny screen.

18th Feb 2008, 09:27	#5
bahgger Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 584	I don't quite see how I'd use the 720p, but the graphics features would be a welcome feature

18th Feb 2008, 12:19	#7
Dracyr What's a Dremel? Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10	is this more powerful then a psp?

18th Feb 2008, 15:16	#8
Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 936	only use this has in in devices like the iPhone. just give me a simple phone I can stick to the side of my head like a piece of tape, maybe with a little OLED screen and keypad on my wrist for dailing and messaging., I'd be perfectly happy with that. no need for any fancy stuff

19th Feb 2008, 06:23	#11
Ninja_182 Enginerd! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 424	I think the people commenting on how 720p on such a small device is a seemingly irrelevant feature are missing the point that it can output 720p to an external device such as your HDTV. I myself watch countless standard definition videos off my housemate's Zen on my tv and i have on occasion used my ipod for the same thing but they have all been missing the higher quality the TV is capable of. This device can display high definition (if you view 720 as that) on a tv in much the same way. Think of it as more of a portable HD-DVD player __________________ Athlon X2 4000+ @ 19.7GHz ¦ Saphire 4850 ¦ MSI K9A2 CF Bit-Tech Folding@Home Team (33346) Join us The Folding thread flickr?